There is a lot about “The Almighty” that I did not know.

Arnold, 29 years old from Suffolk.

He is unbeaten in the UFC. He has been in the biggest show since June 2015. He is 19 and 1 on a 12 win streak. His only loss was a decision. He is very, very difficult to beat. 

Max, 31 years old from Hawaii, Holloways record is deceiving he has been in the UFC since 2012. Without Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier and Alexander Volkanovski he would have lost only once, to Dennis Bermudez. Remember that guy? He was no mug. The former champ has victories over some of our sports biggest names. Cub Swanson, Charles Oliveira, Ricardo Lamas, Anthony Pettis, Jose Aldo (twice), Frankie Edgar, Brian Ortega and Yair Rodriguez. 

I’m surprised that they not met before and that they only share one opponent. They have both beaten Calvin Kattar. Max via points and Calvin blew his knee out against Arnold. 

I think this is a title fight decider for Arnold, but with Volkanovski as champion Max would need another win before pursuing a forth fight with Alexander.  

I’m going for Allen, but it he needs the performance of his career so far.

UFC Fight Night, Kanas City, Missouri, April 15 2023