UFC 324: Arnold Allen vs Jean Silva Preview & Prediction
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A compelling clash of styles unfolds at UFC 324, with Ipswich’s Arnold Allen facing Brazilian knockout artist Jean Silva to open the main card.
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Where is UFC 324? T-Mobile Arena, Nevada, USA
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What TV channel is UFC 324 on? UK – TNT Sports Box Office / USA – Not televised
Where can I stream UFC 324? UK – TNT Sports subscribers who have paid for the fight can stream the event online via the TNT Sports website and discovery+ / USA – Paramount+ & UFC Fight Pass
UFC 324: Gaethje vs Pimblett main card
Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett (Lightweight)
Sean O'Malley vs Song Yadong (Bantamweight)
Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Derrick Lewis (Heavyweight)
Natalia Silva vs Rose Namajunas (Women’s Flyweight)
Arnold Allen vs Jean Silva (Featherweight)
UFC 324: Gaethje vs Pimblett prelims
Umar Nurmagomedov vs Deiveson Figueiredo (Bantamweight)
Ateba Gautier vs Andrey Pulyaev (Middleweight)
Nikita Krylov vs Modestas Bukauskas (Light Heavyweight)
Alex Perez vs Charles Johnson (Flyweight)
Michael Johnson vs Alexander Hernandez (Lightweight)
Josh Hokit vs Denzel Freeman (Heavyweight)
Ricky Turcios vs Cameron Smotherman (Bantamweight)
Adam Fugitt vs Ty Miller (Welterweight)
Arnold Allen: Composed technician looking to reassert his place among the elite
Arnold “Almighty” Allen (20-3-0) returns to action as one of the longest-tenured and most technically reliable contenders in the featherweight division. Hailing from Ipswich, England, the 31-year-old has been competing in the UFC since 2015 and has built his reputation on discipline, composure, and fight intelligence rather than raw athleticism. Over the years, he has quietly assembled an impressive résumé, with notable wins over Dan Hooker, Calvin Kattar and Sodiq Yusuff, demonstrating his ability to neutralise dangerous strikers through intelligent range control and sharp boxing fundamentals.
Allen’s most recent appearance came in July 2024, where he earned a clear decision victory over Chikadze, showcasing patience, timing and defensive awareness. That win followed a difficult stretch that included losses to Max Holloway and Movsar Evloev, both of whom remain among the very best at 145/155 pounds. While Allen’s long layoff due to shoulder rehabilitation raises questions about rhythm, he has historically returned from absences with measured performances rather than reckless starts. At 31, he remains firmly in his physical prime, and his ability to manage pace and make in-fight adjustments continues to be one of his greatest assets.
Jean Silva: Explosive finisher rebuilding confidence after first major setback
Jean Silva (16-3-0) enters this bout as one of the most physically imposing and explosive strikers in the featherweight division. The Brazilian knockout artist made a rapid rise through the UFC after earning his contract on Dana White’s Contender Series, rattling off five straight wins inside the promotion against the likes of Westin Wilson, Charles Jourdain, Drew Dober, Melsik Baghdasaryan and Bryce Mitchell. Known for his athleticism, power, and varied striking arsenal, Silva established himself as a genuine threat to anyone willing to trade in open space.
However, Silva’s aura of invincibility took a significant hit in September 2025, when he suffered a TKO loss to Diego Lopes in a high-paced, damaging encounter. While competitive early, Silva became overzealous, abandoning structure in favour of extended exchanges and paying the price against a composed finisher. That defeat marked the first time Silva had been stopped and raised questions about his defensive discipline when momentum swings against him. At 29, he remains a dangerous and improving fighter, but this matchup comes at a moment where composure and patience will be tested more than raw aggression.
Arnold Allen vs Jean Silva prediction
This fight presents a classic clash between measured technique and explosive power. Silva’s advantages lie in his physicality, athleticism and ability to change a fight with a single strike. However, Allen’s strengths align well against those threats. His jab, footwork and defensive responsibility allow him to manage distance and deny opponents the chaos they thrive in. Importantly, Allen does not rely on chasing finishes; instead, he builds rounds methodically and forces opponents to overextend.
Silva’s recent loss to Lopes may also play a role. After suffering significant damage and losing his unbeaten UFC run, Silva enters this bout under pressure to prove that setback was an anomaly. Against a fighter as composed and experienced as Allen, that urgency could lead to impatience. If Allen can maintain discipline, avoid extended brawls and consistently win the cleaner moments, he has a clear path to controlling the fight across three rounds.
Prediction: Arnold Allen to win by decision
