Arnold Allen Says Montreal Attack; Account Questioned

British UFC featherweight Arnold Allen said on YouTube that he was jumped and beaten on the streets of Montreal after not speaking French, showing fresh cuts and thumb-sized welts. Allen, 31, said he was in Montreal training at Tristar Gym under coach Firas Zahabi and last fought in July 2024; he is ranked No. 6 with a 20‑3 record. He offered few other details and told fans “don’t worry about it.” The account drew public skepticism, with former fighter Chael Sonnen questioning whether multiple attackers could overpower someone of Allen’s striking ability. Media reports also noted Allen’s 2016 suspended sentence for affray and that concrete details or official statements about the Montreal incident remain limited.