Arnold Allen vs Yaotzin Meza — Fight recap

Arnold Allen defeated Yaotzin Meza via unanimous decision over three rounds on February 27, 2016, showcasing superior wrestling and control to secure all three cards. Allen landed 31 significant strikes at 30% accuracy while successfully executing all four of his takedown attempts, controlling the cage for 4:12 total.

Meza, despite landing 25 significant strikes at a superior 40% clip, could not defend the wrestling, going 0-for-8 on takedown attempts and managing only 2:02 of control time. Allen's grappling dominance and cage control proved decisive despite being the less accurate striker, with one knockdown further emphasizing his edge.

The victory established Allen as a rising featherweight prospect capable of neutralizing strikers through wrestling and positional control.