A poll was posted asking fans to vote on who should be Arnold Allen's next opponent. The options presented were Yair Rodriguez, Aljamain Sterling, Lerone Murphy, or the winner of Lopez versus Garcia. No official announcement was made about Allen's next fight. The post is purely speculative and gauges fan interest in potential matchups. Details about Allen's current status or timeline were not provided.
A fan poll circulating online has asked MMA followers to weigh in on who should be Arnold Allen's next opponent, though no official matchup has been announced and the exercise remains purely speculative.
Allen, ranked fifth in the UFC featherweight division, carries a 21-4 record and fights out of Tristar Gym. The 32-year-old from England is a southpaw standing five-foot-eight with a 70-inch reach. He lands 3.52 significant strikes per minute and supplements his striking with 1.24 takedowns per 15 minutes, making him a well-rounded threat at 145 pounds.
The poll offered four options: Yair Rodriguez, Aljamain Sterling, Lerone Murphy, or the winner of Lopez versus Garcia.
Sterling, ranked fourth in the division, would bring a 26-5 record into any such fight. The 36-year-old American, now competing at featherweight after his run at bantamweight, averages 2.45 takedowns per 15 minutes and lands significant strikes at 52 percent accuracy, posing a considerable grappling threat.
Murphy, ranked second in the division, presents what could be argued as the most intriguing option. The 34-year-old from England holds a 17-1-1 record and fights out of Manchester Top Team. Standing five-foot-nine with a 73-inch reach, he lands 4.34 significant strikes per minute at 51 percent accuracy. A matchup with Allen would carry all-English bragging rights and genuine divisional weight.
Why it matters
- Allen at fifth and Murphy at second means a win for either would significantly shift the featherweight rankings
- A Sterling fight would pit Allen against a proven former champion with elite grappling credentials
- The all-English angle between Allen and Murphy adds a narrative dimension beyond pure rankings
- No timeline or official confirmation exists; any booking remains unverified at this stage
