John Allan (fighter)


John Allan Arte is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the Light Heavyweight division. He formerly competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Background

When Allan was 14 years old, he entered a Muay Thai gym with the goal of losing weight. He also took up Jiu-Jitsu classes when he was 17 and Before turning pro, he played amateur basketball from when he was 15 to 19 years old.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Allan made his professional debut against Fabiano Rodrigues on September 15, 2012, losing his first MMA fight by heel hook in under a minute. He would go on to compile a 12–4 record on the Brazilian regional scene.
At Dana White's Contender Series Brazil 3 on August 11, 2018, Allan fell short to eventual contract-winner Vinicius Moreira via second-round triangle choke submission despite a successful first round that saw Allan bloody his fellow Brazilian.
At Future FC 6 on June 28, 2019, Allan defeated previously undefeated prospect Alexandre Silva via second-round TKO in a barnburner of a fight.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Allan made his UFC debut against Mike Rodríguez on July 13, 2019, at UFC Fight Night: de Randamie vs. Ladd. He originally won the fight via unanimous decision. However, Allan tested positive for banned hormone and metabolic modulator tamoxifen for which he received a one-year USADA suspension, which began on began on July 13, 2019, and was fined $4,800 by the California State Athletic Commission which overruled the original decision to a no contest.
Allan, as a replacement for Gerald Meerschaert, was scheduled to face Ed Herman on September 12, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Waterson vs. Hill. Allan was removed from the fight in early September as he faced travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic and was replaced by Mike Rodríguez.
Allan faced Roman Dolidze at UFC on ESPN: Hermansson vs. Vettori on December 5, 2020. He lost the bout via split decision; however 19 out of 19 media members scored it a 30-27 for Dolidze.
Allan was expected to face Aleksa Camur on November 6, 2021, at UFC 268. However, Camur pulled out of the bout citing an undisclosed injury and was replaced by Dustin Jacoby. Allan lost the bout via unanimous decision.
Allan was released by the UFC in November 2021 following his loss to Jacoby.

Post UFC

In his first appearance after his UFC release, Allan faced Diego Dias on September 25, 2022 at Fight Music Show 2. He lost the bout via unanimous decision.
Allan returned not long after against Marcos del Vigna on November 19, 2022 at Prime Fights 1, where he knocked him out in the first round.
Allan faced Ewerton Polaquini on March 19, 2023 at Imortal FC 12, winning the bout via guillotine choke in the first round.
Allan faced Tyago Moreira on November 18, 2023 at SFT 44, winning the bout via first round TKO stoppage.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

  • ShowFight
  • * LHW Tournament Championship