Max Holloway defeated Arnold Allen via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47) on Saturday night at UFC Fight Night 206 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Holloway, who is the former UFC featherweight champion, improved to 23-6 overall and 19-6 in the UFC. Allen, who was ranked No. 4 in the UFC featherweight rankings, fell to 18-1 overall and 11-1 in the UFC.

The fight was a back-and-forth affair, with both fighters landing significant strikes. Holloway was the more active fighter, landing 186 significant strikes to Allen’s 157. Holloway also had a significant advantage in takedowns, landing four to Allen’s none.

Holloway’s win keeps him in the conversation for a title shot at 145 pounds. He has now won three straight fights since losing his title to Alexander Volkanovski in 2019.

Allen, who was making his first UFC main event, showed a lot of heart in defeat. He is still a young fighter with a lot of potential. He will be looking to bounce back in his next fight.

With the win, Holloway remains one of the top contenders in the UFC featherweight division. He is a former champion and has a lot of experience. He will be a tough challenge for anyone in the division.

Holloway is a fan favorite and a great ambassador for the sport. He is always exciting to watch and he always puts on a show. He is a great addition to any card and he is sure to be in the title picture for a long time to come. HustleTV