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UFC Featherweight

Arnold Allen VS Jean Silva

T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.

Tale of the Tape

21-4-0 Record 18-3-0
32 Age 29
173 cm Height 170 cm
178 cm Reach 175 cm
southpaw Stance orthodox
52% Finish rate 89%
33% KO rate 67%
19% Sub rate 22%

Result Summary

Jean Silva def. Arnold Allen Decision (unanimous) · R3 5:00

Jean Silva and Arnold Allen delivered a thrilling featherweight scrap, with Silva emerging victorious via decision. The 'Fighting Nerd' brought his trademark chaotic style, pressing forward with unorthodox strikes and aggression that seemed to unsettle the more technical Allen. Allen found success with his straight left and check hook, but Silva's relentless forward pressure and power shots in the pocket swayed the judges. The bout featured high-paced exchanges in all three rounds, but Silva's damaging combinations and octagon control ultimately earned him the nod in a competitive affair.

Fight Overview

Arnold Allen's disciplined, high-guard British boxing meets the chaotic, unorthodox violence of 'The Fighting Nerd' Jean Silva. Silva has built a cult following with his aggressive, risk-taking style and power, but Allen is historically one of the most defensively sound fighters in the division. This is a test of Silva's ability to crack a defensive puzzle that few have solved.

Keys to Victory

Arnold Allen

  1. Fight behind the high guard and counter Silva's wide hooks down the middle
  2. Mix in takedowns to disrupt Silva's striking rhythm
  3. Patience: allow Silva to burn energy with wild movement in the first round

Jean Silva

  1. Pressure relentlessly to force Allen onto his back foot
  2. Mix erratic tempo changes with heavy hooks and elbows
  3. Create scrambles where Allen's technical structure breaks down

Last 5 fights

Arnold Allen

  1. W Giga Chikadze Decision · R3 5:00 · 27 JUL 2024
  2. L Movsar Evloev Decision · R3 5:00 · 20 JAN 2024
  3. L Max Holloway Decision · R5 5:00 · 15 APR 2023
  4. W Calvin Kattar TKO · R2 0:08 · 29 OCT 2022
  5. W Dan Hooker TKO · R1 2:33 · 19 MAR 2022

Jean Silva

  1. L Diego Lopes TKO · R2 4:48 · 13 SEPT 2025
  2. W Bryce Mitchell Submission · R2 3:52 · 12 APR 2025
  3. W Melsik Baghdasaryan TKO · R1 4:15 · 22 FEB 2025
  4. W Drew Dober TKO · R3 1:28 · 13 JUL 2024
  5. W Charles Jourdain KO · R2 1:22 · 29 JUN 2024

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