UFC results: Max Holloway ends Arnold Allen’s long win streak
Re-live updates from the featherweight main event in Missouri, where Holloway was a decision winner
Max Holloway halted Arnold Allen’s 12-fight win streak on Saturday, outpointing the Briton in the pair’s UFC Fight Night main event.
Former featherweight champion Holloway bounced back from his third loss to Alexander Volkanovski by beating Allen in Kansas City, where he was a unanimous-decision winner.
Meanwhile, Allen came up short as he looked to set up a title shot against reigning champion Volkanovski, landing numerous heavy strikes but failing to put down Hawaiian Holloway.
In fact, it was Allen who dropped to a knee in the frenzied final seconds of the fight, which Holloway won 49-46, 49-46, 48-47 on the scorecards.
Re-live updates from Holloway vs Allen, and the rest of this evening’s UFC Fight Night, below. Click here to subscribe to The Independent’s Sport YouTube channel for all the latest sports videos.
UFC LIVE: Max Holloway vs Arnold Allen
“I would never retire in a dump like Kansas City,” Algeo sneers, playing the perfect villain.
The crowd obliges and boos him out of the ring.
UFC LIVE: Max Holloway vs Arnold Allen
Bill Algeo def. TJ Brown via second-round submission (rear naked choke, 1:40).
UFC LIVE: Max Holloway vs Arnold Allen
Algeo vs Brown – Round 2
Algeo tags Brown with a knee as the latter shoots for a takedown, but Brown eats it well.
He’s able to get Algeo to the fence, where he takes the back. Algeo fights out of that position, but he receives some winging punches from Brown.
Another knockdown for Algeo, though! He catches Brown off guard with a beautiful left elbow!
Algeo is straight into side control, securing a crucifix posiiton and firing off punches!
Brown is able to escape, but he’s caught in a rear naked choke! He survives for as long as he can, but he eventually taps! It’s all over!
UFC LIVE: Max Holloway vs Arnold Allen
Algeo vs Brown – Round 1
An awkward grappling exchange ensues, with Algeo trying to isolate Brown’s arm from side control, before Brown fights into a variation on side control and attempts the same.
No joy for Brown there, and the fighters soon stand. A firefight follows, with Brown landing the harder punches!
He’s dropped again, however, by a well-timed cross! He jumps back to his feet.
Algeo’s face is busted up, his nose leaking blood, but he shows some nice versatility in striking offence late in the round.
UFC LIVE: Max Holloway vs Arnold Allen
Algeo vs Brown – Round 1
Fine start by Algeo, who is switching stances frequently to keep Brown guessing.
Brown is landing in the pocket, but Algeo is connecting with the cleaner shots.
A counter right hook secures a knockdown for Algeo, but Brown shoots straight bacck to his feet and lands two uppercuts in the clinch!
Algeo then takes down Brown against the fence.
UFC LIVE: Max Holloway vs Arnold Allen
Bill Algeo vs TJ Brown is next, at featherweight.
UFC LIVE: Max Holloway vs Arnold Allen
Title shot next for Royval? There are reports that Brandon Moreno will defend the belt against Alexandre Pantoja soon, so Royval may have to wait a little while.
UFC LIVE: Max Holloway vs Arnold Allen
Brandon Royval def. Matheus Nicolau via first-round KO (knee and punches, 2:09).
UFC LIVE: Max Holloway vs Arnold Allen
Royval vs Nicolau – Round 1
“Let’s go, Brandon,” is the chant from the Kansas City crowd as the American presses forward on Brazilian Nicolau.
Lots of feints from southpaw Royval, ranked fourth at flyweight, early on. Nicolau, ranked fifth, circles away.
Nicolau appears to land a left hook, but as he crouches he eats a perfect knee that puts him down!!
Royval overwhelms him with ground and pound in full guard, elbows aplenty, and the referee waves it off!!
Wow.
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