My that was a sneaky knee, Edson's a master and ever so quick
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- 4/5.76 ARNOLD ALLEN +144
- 3/2.52 ALLEN vs HOLLOWAY o4½ -119
UFC @KC: Main Event
MAX HOLLOWAY(23-7) VS ARNOLD ALLEN(19-1)
- I used to get so excited when Max was making the walk, but after his trilogy with Volkanovski he's just not the same exciting fighter. Styles do make fights and Volk stripped Holloway of his volume boxing game through leg kicks and sniping combos. I know there's plenty miles left in the Max gas tank and he's a bad match-up for FWs. His chin continues looking as unbreakable as ever, along with his skilled counterpunching in the pocket and the recently added elbows. Even though Max failed all takedowns vs Volk, a wrestling threat will still benefit his game tonight – as seen in the distress it caused Rodriguez during their bout. Arnold Allen seems like solid gent in and out of the octagon. An athletic beast with a plethora of exceptional weapons held loosely together by a thread. Some recent wins have followed reckless aggression, such as the suffocating volume against Dan Hooker. You can't overlook Allen’s grappling chops...a strength that helped him grind out a decision over the highly rated prospect Sodiq Yusuff. We don't know how Allen adapts over 5 rounds. He is on a 10-fight UFC win streak but he hasn't faced a top dog yet. Max has proven he can weather an early storm to come on strong later down the line. There is no such track record of Allen dealing with a tough battle into the championship rounds. Very close call, but I'll ride with the dog. Allen and Over