Arnold Allen isn’t married. Instead, he is in a loving relationship with Carina Bertoldi. The couple has been together for over five years, preferring to keep their relationship private and not sharing details on social media. Arnold Allen is a professional mixed martial artist who competes in the featherweight division.
Allen started his mixed martial arts career as a young athlete, climbing from amateur to professional competition in 2012. Competing in various regional promotions across Great Britain, he amassed an impressive 9-1 record in the first three years of his professional career. Allen made his UFC debut on June 20, 2015, stepping in as a short-notice replacement for the injured Mike Wilkinson. He secured a victory over Alan Omer by third-round submission at UFC Fight Night 69. As of now, Arnold Allen holds a professional record of 19 wins and 2 defeats.
Arnold Allen’s Partner: His Relationship with Carina Bertoldi
Arnold Allen’s social media presence indicates that he is currently in a relationship with Carina Bertoldi. The couple has been together for nearly five years, but there has been no confirmation of marriage as there are no posts about a wedding ceremony. Carina Bertoldi, Arnold’s girlfriend, maintains a private Instagram account under the username @carinabertoldi.
While there’s limited information about her, it’s known that she is of Italian descent. On February 14, 2021, Arnold shared a picture with Carina along with the message, “Happy Walentines to this Italian lady, excited for spag bol dinner.”
Arnold Allen vs. Movsar Evloev at UFC 297
Arnold Allen is set to face Movsar Evloev at UFC 297. Allen (19-2 MMA, 10-1 UFC) is geared up for the first bout of the UFC 297 main event and has expressed his preference for a higher-ranked opponent, despite facing challenges in securing such fights. Although not going against a top-five opponent, Allen anticipates a tough competition in his upcoming fight against Evloev (17-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC). During the media day, Allen praised his opponent, acknowledging him as a skilled and dangerous fighter.
Looking back on his ascent in the rankings, Allen understands Evloev’s situation, recognizing the reluctance of top-ranked fighters to risk their positions against lower-ranked opponents. Allen’s most recent fight was in April 2023, where he suffered a unanimous decision loss to former champion Max Holloway, ending his 12-fight undefeated streak. He sees a victory against Evloev as a crucial step towards reentering the championship conversation in the highly competitive 145-pound division.