Overview
- Judges scored it 30-27, 29-28, 29-28 for Silva in the UFC 324 main card opener at T-Mobile Arena, the first numbered event under the UFC’s new Paramount+ deal that increased post-fight bonuses.
- Fight metrics showed Silva leading 74-56 in significant strikes as he applied pressure, mixed in brief takedowns, and finished the bout strongly in the third round.
- Allen returned after sitting out 2025 following his July 2024 win over Giga Chikadze and dropped a competitive decision in his Las Vegas comeback.
- Silva punctuated the closing seconds by stepping onto Allen’s back in a rehearsed “surfing” move, then the rivals shared an emotional show of respect post-fight.
- Reporting indicates Silva will move into the featherweight top six, and he stated he wants the Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes winner next.