""For the last year, I lost my mind trying to focus on the things I can do," Allen told UFC.com. "My life is very career-driven, and I love my career - I want to give it that push and achieve my goals - so I'd be a liar if I didn't admit I was pissed off in that sense, and I'd also be a liar if I didn't say it trickles into my personal life sometimes.""
""When I'm in camp and full focus, it's easier, because you're on task; you're on the train, and you're moving. When you're on the sidelines and injured, that sucks. I dealt with a little bit of depression because [in those moments], you can't control anything. You watch the division, watch the guys; even the controllables don't matter at that point. But we're all good, I'm in a good place, excited to perform, and excited to remind everyone who I am and what I do.""
Arnold Allen will return to the Octagon at UFC 324 after more than an 18-month absence. He last fought in July 2024, defeating Giga Chikadze at UFC 304, which ended a two-fight losing streak that followed ten straight wins to start his UFC run. A lingering shoulder injury caused the prolonged layoff and contributed to mental struggles, including a period of depression and frustration over lost control. Allen says being in camp restores focus, while being sidelined felt difficult. He is scheduled to face Jean Silva at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on the UFC's first Paramount-era card.
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