Overview
- MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck reported the UFC is targeting Allen vs. Silva, a matchup not yet confirmed by the promotion.
- Allen recently rebounded from back-to-back losses by defeating Giga Chikadze after a prior 12-fight winning streak.
- Silva is portrayed as a knockout threat with UFC finishes over Bryce Mitchell, Melsik Baghdasaryan, and Drew Dober.
- Silva is coming off his first UFC defeat, a loss to Diego Lopes at Noche UFC 3 earlier this year.
- UFC 324 is set to launch the UFC’s move to Paramount+, with the full card expected to be announced in the coming weeks.