UFC Fighter Arnold Allen Assaulted in Montreal Over French Language Dispute

Arnold Allen, a British UFC featherweight contender ranked sixth in the division, revealed he was attacked on the streets of Montreal because he was not speaking French. The 31-year-old fighter, who has been out of competition for over a year and is training in Canada, showed facial bruises and cuts from the incident but did not provide further details. Allen, known for his deadpan humor and social media presence, has a professional MMA record of 20 wins and 3 losses, with his only recent defeats coming against top-ranked fighters Max Holloway and Movsar Evloev. Despite the attack, he remains focused on his career and continues to engage fans on YouTube, where he also previews UFC events. The incident highlights cultural and language tensions in bilingual Montreal, where Allen trains at the prestigious Tristar Gym. Allen has a history of both fierce competition and occasional off-ring altercations, yet maintains a strong reputation within the MMA community.