Chikaze called Allen a strong contender

Giga Chikaze, the No. 9 ranked fighter in the UFC's featherweight division, spoke out about his upcoming bout with Arnold Allen.

"Arnold Allen is a very tough opponent. He has a different style of fighting. He's a versatile fighter. He's not bad in the stand-up, he's not bad in the parterre. He's got everything you need ... I believe I'm still the best puncher and I know what adjustments I need to make before the fight. I believe this is one of the challenger fights. Winning it will put me back on the same place," said Chikaze.

Recall that the fight between Chikadze and Allen will take place on July 27 at UFC 304 in Manchester.