Max Holloway returned to the octagon with a vintage display of his skills as he convincingly defeated Arnold Allen at UFC Kansas City. The featherweight champion had been out of action for over a year but showed no signs of rustiness as he controlled the fight from the very start. With his impressive performance, Holloway showed the world that he is still a force to be reckoned with in the featherweight division. In this article, we will take a closer look at Holloway’s brilliant performance and what it means for his future in the UFC.
Max Holloway proved his worth as one of the best featherweights in mixed martial arts (MMA) at the UFC Kansas City main event, even though he may not be the champion anymore. After losing to Alexander Volkanovski thrice, many spectators believed it was time for Holloway to pass the baton to the next contender, Arnold Allen. However, Holloway’s performance during the match proved quite the opposite. He won a unanimous decision victory over five hard-fought rounds, securing his position in the title picture (145 pounds).
Holloway’s signature volume striking attack was on point right from the start. He dished out quick combos, not giving Allen a chance. Allen found some success early on, landing a huge left hook. But Holloway was unfazed and kept charging. Holloway started engaging in some body work as he moved towards the end of the second round. He landed several quick punches followed by a kick, which shook the entire arena.
Despite Allen’s persistent aggression, Holloway landed with superior speed and variety of strikes. The body work offered by Holloway also paid dividends, as Allen couldn’t do any significant damage on the midsection. Allen’s coaches urged him to score a finish rather than let the match go to the scorecards as they entered the final round, but Holloway kept counter-striking him. In the final sequence, Holloway dropped Allen to the ground just before the final horn sounded.
Holloway is now awaiting the title fight between Volkanovski and Yair Rodriguez later this year, while Allen praised Holloway for his victory, saying he had been one of the best in the world for a long time. Holloway’s performance at the UFC Kansas City main event proved he still had plenty in his bag and was not going anywhere any time soon.
In the end, it was a vintage performance from Max Holloway as he got back on track with a dominant victory over Arnold Allen at UFC Kansas City. The former featherweight champion showed his experience and skillset, proving that he’s still a force to be reckoned with in the division. With this win, he has once again reminded the MMA world of his passion, dedication to training, and perseverance to come back stronger after setbacks. Fans and critics alike will undoubtedly look forward to his future bouts, as he continues to cement his legacy as one of the greatest featherweights of all time.
