Arnold Allen calls for rematch with Sean Strickland after latest win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 8:33 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Arnold Allen is seeking a rematch against UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland after his victory over Edmen Shahbazyan at UFC Fight Night 278. Allen's win, marking his third consecutive victory, maintains his position in the division's top five. He expressed confidence in his ability to defeat Strickland, noting their previous fight in 2020, which ended Allen's seven-fight winning streak. Should Strickland not be available, Allen is open to fighting Nassourdine Imavov or the winner of the Kamaru Usman vs. Dricus du Plessis bout scheduled for October.
- •Arnold Allen is currently on a three-fight winning streak.
- •He aims for a rematch against Sean Strickland, who previously defeated him.
- •The fight at UFC Fight Night 278 was held at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas.
- •Allen is open to opponents if Strickland is not available.
- 8:33 PMYahoo Sports — Arnold Allen wants Sean Strickland next: 'Let's run this sh*t back'
"Now 3-0, Arnold Allen wants a rematch against UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland next.
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