One of Fighting Nerds’ most exciting talents, Jean Silva, will look to bounce back from his first UFC loss when he takes on Arnold Allen in a UFC-ranked top 10 featherweight matchup on the UFC 324 main card.
Arnold Allen vs. Jean Silva preview
Allen (20-3 MMA, 11-2 UFC) enters his first fight since UFC 304 in July 2024, when he snapped a two-fight skid by winning a unanimous decision over Giga Chikadze. Those two losses, the only blemishes on his UFC record, came against former champ Max Holloway and top contender Movsar Evloev. Allen currently holds the No. 6 spot in the UFC’s official featherweight rankings.
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Silva (16-3 MMA, 5-1 UFC), ranked No. 10 among 145-pounders by the promotion, suffered his first loss in the UFC in September in a Fight of the Night battle against Diego Lopes. Prior to the setback, Silva won his first five UFC appearances, all by stoppage. Silva has earned four bonuses for his performances in the UFC.
Arnold Allen vs. Jean Silvaodds
According to FanDuel, Silva is a sizable -310 favorite against Allen, who comes in at a +230 underdog.
How to watch Arnold Allen vs. Jean Silva
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Where: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
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When: Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026
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