Jean Silva’s Heavier Shots Earned the Verdict Against Allen
Jean Silva defeated Arnold Allen by unanimous decision at UFC 324 on January 24, 2026, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Scores of 30–27, 29–28 and 29–28 rewarded Silva after three competitive featherweight rounds, restoring his momentum following a defeat to Diego Lopes.
Allen’s early combinations forced Silva to find another gear
Both made weight, with Allen at 145.5 pounds and Silva at 146. Allen began behind his jab, mixing quick combinations and kicks while moving away from Silva’s strongest punches.
Silva increased his output near the end of the opening round. The late flurry changed the rhythm after Allen had enjoyed much of the cleaner early work.
Power and volume created a back-and-forth middle round
Allen continued connecting in the second, but Silva answered more readily with heavy individual shots. The exchanges became increasingly competitive, with neither able to force a decisive knockdown.
Both considered takedowns in the final round without establishing prolonged control. They returned to striking, where Silva’s cleaner power connections became increasingly important as Allen’s accuracy declined.
A complete distance performance returned Silva to the win column
Silva added head kicks late and completed the fifteen minutes without finding his usual stoppage. All three judges nevertheless preferred his work over the full contest.
Afterward, he praised Allen and explained that his team had encouraged patience. The result demonstrated another route to victory for the Brazilian: sustaining effective offense against an experienced contender without needing a dramatic finishing sequence.
Sources
- UFC: official scorecards and stoppages
- UFC: January 24 Las Vegas event and weights
- MMA Fighting: exchanges and return from Lopes defeat
