Arnold Allen vs Movsar Evloev — Fight recap

Movsar Evloev defeated Arnold Allen via unanimous decision after three rounds on January 20, 2024, with referee Marc Goddard officiating. Evloev landed 51 significant strikes on 43% accuracy while controlling the cage for 3:31, supplemented by five successful takedowns at 29% efficiency.

Allen countered with 59 significant strikes at 42% accuracy but managed zero takedowns and only 0:03 of control time, leaving him consistently on the back foot. The striking volume remained competitive—both fighters landed roughly 50 significant strikes—yet Evloev's wrestling dominance and positional control proved decisive across all three rounds.

The unanimous verdict underscored Evloev's superior octagon control and grappling threat, establishing him as a legitimate contender in the featherweight division while raising questions about Allen's path forward against elite competition.