At one point one of the most dominant champions in MMA, Max Holloway is currently on the outside looking in. The “Blessed” one is 0-3 against UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski and is trying to fight back to contender status. If he beats rising star Arnold Allen on April 15, Holloway may get his wish.
Holloway faces Allen inside the T-Mobile Center in Kansa City, and it airs on ESPN+.
The 31-year-old Holloway turned pro in 2010. Joining the UFC in 2012, he is 19-7 with the promotion and won the featherweight title in 2017. Losing the title against Volkanovski in 2019, he lost two more times against the Aussie in 2020 and 2022.
"Never say never,” Holloway told ESPN about a fourth fight with Volkanovski via MMA Junkie. “A lot of people are like, ‘It’s hard to get a fourth with him – there’s a lot of things that need to happen.’ I’m like, you could tell me whatever it is, I’m not even supposed to be here. I was never, ever supposed to be a UFC champion at any point in my career, supposedly. So at the end of the day, don’t count it out.”
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Turning pro in 2012, Allen joined the UFC in 2015. He is on a 12-fight win streak, with two-straight wins via TKO. Allen last fought in October, beating Calvin Kattar via TKO.
Here is all you need to know about UFC Kansas City, from the start time, channel, odds, fight card, and more.
When is UFC Kansas City: Max Holloway vs. Arnold Allen?
- Date: Saturday, April 15 | Sunday, April 16
- Start time: 5:30 p.m. ET | 9:30 p.m. ET | 8:30 a.m. AEDT
- Main card: 8:30 p.m. ET | 12:30 a.m. GMT| 11:30 a.m. AEDT
- Main event: 11:30 p.m. ET | 3:30 a.m. GMT | 2:30 a.m. AEDT (approx.)
Holloway vs. Allen takes place on April 15. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. ET | 9:30 p.m. ET | 8:30 a.m. AEDT, while the main card is at 8:30 p.m. ET | 12:30 a.m. GMT| 11:30 a.m. AEDT. The main event will start around 11:30 p.m. ET | 3:30 a.m. GMT | 2:30 a.m. AEDT, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
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How to watch UFC Kansas City: Max Holloway vs. Arnold Allen
| Country | Date | Channel + Live Stream (main card) |
| United States | Sat. April 15 | ESPN+ |
| United Kingdom | Sat. April 15 | BT Sport |
| Australia | Sun. April 16 | Kayo |
The prelims and main card for UFC Kansas City will be available on the ESPN+ streaming service.
Holloway vs. Allen price: How much does UFC Kansas City cost?
You can pay $9.99 for a monthly subscription to ESPN+ or buy an annual subscription for $99.99.
| Product | Prices |
|---|---|
| ESPN+ Monthly Subscription | $9.99/month |
| ESPN+ Annual Subscription | $99.99/year |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported | $12.99/month |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads | $19.99/month |
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Where is UFC Kansas City: Max Holloway vs. Arnold Allen?
Holloway vs. Allen is in the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri. The arena can hold up to 19,000+ people.
How much do tickets for FC Kansas City: Max Holloway vs. Arnold Allen cost?
Tickets start at $114 per Ticket Smarter.
Prices then range from $200, $300, $400, $500, $700, $800, and $1,072.
Max Holloway vs. Arnold Allen odds for UFC Kansas City
Per Bet MGM, Max Holloway is the -185 favorite, while Arnold Allen is the +150 underdog.
In Canada, per Sports Interaction, Max Holloway is the -200 favorite, while Arnold Allen is the +155 underdog.
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Max Holloway record, bio
- Nationality: American
- Born: December 4, 1991
- Height: 5-11
- Reach: 69 inches
- Total fights: 30
- Record: 23-7 with ten wins via knockout
Arnold Allen record, bio
- Nationality: English
- Born: January 22, 1994
- Height: 5-8
- Reach: 70 inches
- Total fights: 20
- Record: 19-1 with seven wins via knockout
UFC Kansas City: Max Holloway vs. Arnold Allen fight card
Main card
- Max Holloway vs. Arnold Allen; Featherweights
- Edson Barboza vs. Billy Quarantillo; Featherweights
- Dustin Jacoby vs. Azamat Murzakanov; Light Heavyweights
- Ion Cuțelaba vs. Tanner Boser; Light Heavyweights
- Pedro Munhoz vs. Chris Gutierrez; Bantamweights
- Clay Guida vs. Rafa Garcia; Lightweights
Prelims
- Bill Algeo vs. T.J. Brown; Featherweights
- Brandon Royval vs. Matheus Nicolau; Flyweights
- Zak Cummings vs. Ed Herman; Light Heavyweights
- Gillian Robertson vs. Piera Rodriguez; Strawweights
- Lando Vannata vs. Daniel Zellhuber; Lightweights
- Bruna Brasil vs. Denise Gomes; Strawweights
- Aaron Phillips vs. Gaston Bolanos; Bantamweights
- Joselyne Edwards vs. Lucie Pudilova; Catchweight
