Twitter reacts to Max Holloway's vintage victory over Arnold Allen at ...
Max Holloway proved he’s still the standard among featherweight contenders on Saturday when he ended Arnold Allen’s winning streak in the UFC on ESPN 44 headliner.
Holloway (24-7 MMA, 20-7 UFC) bounced back from his title-fight loss to Alexander Volkanovski in July with a unanimous decision over Allen (19-2 MMA, 10-1 UFC) in the main event at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Mo.
Allen came into the fight with a flawless octagon record through 10 octagon appearances, but “Blessed” brought an end to all that and once again changed the conversation at 145 pounds.
Check below for the top Twitter reactions to Holloway’s victory over at UFC on ESPN 44.
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3,528 days since Max Holloway's last loss in a non-title fight (vs. Conor McGregor on Aug. 17, 2013)
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) April 16, 2023
It's hard not to like arnold allen
— Sodiq Yusuff (@Super_Sodiq) April 16, 2023
Max takes a low blow in the opening minute and thankfully we're back underway quickly #UFCKansasCity
— Cageside Press (@Cagesidepress) April 16, 2023
High kick from Allen. Both men land jabs. Holloway goes to the body & a 1-2 upstairs. Body combo from Holloway. Body kick from Holloway, Allen with a left hook counter. Right from Holloway. Allen with a body kick, eats a left. Holloway jabs the body & lands a 1-2. #UFCKansasCity
— Bloody Elbow (@BloodyElbow) April 16, 2023
10-9 Holloway in the first. Just did a bit more than Allen.
— Nick Baldwin (@NickBaldwinMMA) April 16, 2023
Max is smooth and patient.. a true veteran of our sport at the highest level #UFCKansasCity
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) April 16, 2023
Overhand left by ALlen lands, and then he lands a combination.
— Kevin Iole (@KevinI) April 16, 2023
Arnold got some respect now and has Max being a little more cautious, tentative in spots. But he’s targeting the body extremely well which may lay off in the later rounds. 19-19
— Jed Meshew II (@JedKMeshew) April 16, 2023
Holloway up 2 in my opinion. His ability to counter Allen’s power with 3-4 strikes is amazing!! #UFCKansasCity
— Wonderboy (@WonderboyMMA) April 16, 2023
Allen better that round closing gap but Holloway upped his countering, close rd. Edge Holloway. #UFCFightNight #UFC
— Teddy Atlas (@TeddyAtlasReal) April 16, 2023
Allen is whiffing a lot on these shots
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) April 16, 2023
29-28 Holloway after 3
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) April 16, 2023
Arnold Allen going to the championship rounds for the first time in his UFC career
This is the eighth straight fight that Holloway has gone past the third #UFCKansasCity
— Alexander K Lee (@AlexanderKLee) April 16, 2023
Allen trying to use the elbow guard I had success with as a southpaw with Max! Big rounds next!
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) April 16, 2023
Another one for Holloway. Allen is throwing heat but Max’s distance management and combos are shining! #UFCKansasCity
— Wonderboy (@WonderboyMMA) April 16, 2023
Holloway takes fourth 10-9. He’s up 39-37 on my card. Though fourth round was close. #UFCKansasCity
— Kevin Iole (@KevinI) April 16, 2023
Allen corner tells him the truth. You gotta stop him. World War 3. ##ufckansascity
— Fight Ghost (@Fight_Ghost) April 16, 2023
Allen's corner telling him to go to war. Needs a KO to win. Allen says "Dan Hooker time?" and corner agrees. #UFCKansasCity
— Bloody Elbow (@BloodyElbow) April 16, 2023
Max is out landing him, and doing overall more damage. I got it 4-0 for max going into the 5th. #UFCKansasCity
— Brad Tavares (@BradTavares) April 16, 2023
Holloway is like a maestro conducting an orchestra, controlling the rhythm. #UFCKansasCity
— Teddy Atlas (@TeddyAtlasReal) April 16, 2023
This is impressive from Arnold Allen no matter the outcome. Felt the same sort of way after Yair Rodriguez fought Max Holloway.
— Eric Jackman (@NewYorkRic) April 16, 2023
Frankly stunned Max Holloway's chin is still as good as it is after all these wars. Man is made out of concrete. #UFCKansasCity
— Shaheen Al-Shatti (@shaunalshatti) April 16, 2023
I have it 48-47 Max.
2 of 3 judges would have to give Arnold both rounds 2 and 4, the two closest rounds of the fight, in order for him to win, which I think is very unlikely.
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) April 16, 2023
Some vintage Max Holloway in the final seconds of the fight. Rocked Arnold Allen, who had a fantastic round to that point. Holloway should take a decision in a good performance. Will be interesting to see where he goes with the mic time.
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) April 16, 2023
Max took that IMO…. He is masterful out there. Totally in his element. born for it. #UFCKansasCity
— Wonderboy (@WonderboyMMA) April 16, 2023
Max showing great fight IQ and experience. High level fight…well done lads ???? #UFCKansasCity
— Alex Volkanovski (@alexvolkanovski) April 16, 2023
Blessed is back!!
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) April 16, 2023
Incredible bounce back performance for Holloway after it was unclear where he stood following Volk 3.
Also big takeaway: Alex Volkanovski is really, really good.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) April 16, 2023
Well done max. Well done
— C H????????T O????????V E R A (@chitoveraUFC) April 16, 2023
Max Holloway (@BlessedMMA) is the 12th fighter in @UFC history to earn 20 victories.
Tonight he also became the first fighter to land 3000 significant strikes in the UFC and the third fighter to log seven hours of Octagon time (Dos Anjos, Edgar).
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— UFC News (@UFCNews) April 16, 2023