WHETHER Arnold Allen will feel it is a 'Blessing' or a curse is difficult to say right now but Max Holloway is anticipating another 'Almighty' challenge.
Holloway has been mixing with the featherweight elite for the majority of his 27-fight UFC career, having not lost a non-title bout since 2013.
'Blessed' was the obstacle standing between Suffolk's Allen in Kansas City last weekend and a likely shot at the 145lb crown.
And while 'Almighty, who had been on a 10-fight winning streak, looked at home in the spotlight of a big-time main event, the experienced Hawaiian used all his fight IQ and precision striking to earn a unanimous decision victory after five tough rounds.
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