Featherweight rivals Calvin Kattar and Arnold Allen will attempt to take a step closer to a title shot when they headline UFC Vegas 63 on Saturday.
Alexander Volkanovski, who is the pound-for-pound number one fighter in the UFC, has been a dominant force in the featherweight division for half a decade.
The Australian won the 145lb belt courtesy of a decision victory over Max Holloway in 2019 and has since made four successful defences.
Volkanovski has his sights set on becoming a two-weight world champion and is expected to challenge newly-crowned lightweight champion Islam Makhachev for the 155lb strap when the UFC heads to Perth, Australia on 12th February.
With his attentions turned elsewhere, the likes of #5 Kattar and #6 Allen are hoping to climb the rankings to put themselves in contention for a title bout in 2023.
Kattar, priced at 1/1 to win on Saturday, has been on the verge of entering the title conversation in the past but his brutal loss to Holloway in January 2021 saw him forced out of action for a year.
He returned to beat Giga Chikadze by decision in January 2022 but has since tasted defeat against Josh Emmett in June.
Allen, who can be backed at 4/5 to get the win, is flying and he'll step into the octagon on Saturday on the back of 11 successive victories with nine of those coming in the UFC.
The Ipswich-born 28-year-old was last seen earning a very impressive first-round victory over Dan Hooker at London's O2 Arena in March.
The momentum certainly appears to be on the side of the Englishman ahead of UFC Vegas 63 but Allen will need to prove his worth once again to stay on track.
| What: | Calvin Kattar vs Arnold Allen - UFC Vegas 63 |
| Where: | UFC Apex, Enterprise, Nevada, USA |
| When: | 22:00, Saturday 29th October 2022 |
| How to watch: | BT Sport 2 |
| Odds: | Calvin Kattar 1/1, Arnold Allen 4/5 |
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When is Calvin Kattar vs Arnold Allen - UFC Vegas 63?
The fight is set to take place on Saturday 29th October.
What time is Calvin Kattar vs Arnold Allen - UFC Vegas 63?
The preliminary card is set to get underway at 22:00 and the main card begins at 00:00, with Kattar and Arnold likely to walk to the octagon at around 02:30.
Where is Calvin Kattar vs Arnold Allen - UFC Vegas 63?
The UFC Apex in Nevada plays host to the card.
Can I watch Calvin Kattar vs Arnold Allen - UFC Vegas 63?
Yes. The preliminary card and the main card are both available to watch on BT Sport 2.
Who is the favourite at Calvin Kattar vs Arnold Allen - UFC Vegas 63?
Arnold is the 4/5 favourite to have his arm raised when Saturday's main event concludes after winning each of his last 11 fights, while Kattar can be backed at 1/1 to bounce back from his loss to Emmett.
Are there any belts on the line at Calvin Kattar vs Arnold Allen - UFC Vegas 63?
No. There are no title fights scheduled at UFC Vegas 63 but a victory for either fighter would put them within touching distance of a shot at champion Volkanovski in 2023.
What is Calvin Kattar's record?
29 fights, 23 wins (11KOs), 6 defeats
What is Arnold Allen's record?
26 fights, 25 wins (12 KOs), 1 defeat
Who is on the undercard at Calvin Kattar vs Arnold Allen - UFC Vegas 63?
Main Card |
Max Griffin vs Tim Means |
Jared Vanderaa vs Waldo Cortes-Acosta |
Josh Fremd vs Tresean Gore |
Dustin Jacoby vs Khalil Rountree Jr. |
Preliminary card |
Phil Hawes vs Roman Dolidze |
Andrei Arlovski vs Marcos Rogerio de Lima |
Park Jun-yong vs Joseph Holmes |
Chase Hooper vs Steve Garcia |
Carlos Mota vs Cody Durden |
Christian Rodriguez vs Joshua Weems |
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