LAS VEGAS – Arnold Allen knows exactly how big of an opportunity he’s got on his hands this weekend. Fighting on network television in a UFC co-main event is a big deal. But Allen (16-1 MMA, 7-0 UFC) sees his opponent, Sodiq Yusuff (11-1 MMA, 4-0 UFC), as a stern challenge, as well. Sure, “Almighty” has already beaten more stablished names like Gilbert Melendez and Nik Lentz, but Allen knows exactly how respected Yusuff is as a prospect, too. “This is huge,” Allen told MMA Junkie at Wednesday’s UFC on ABC 2 media session at the UFC Apex.
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Arnold Allen sees Sodiq Yusuff as breakout opportunity: ‘It’s proving time’ – MMA Junkie