Jean Silva explains the 'unusual blow' against Arnold Allen at UFC 324

Jean Silva In action for the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/X

Jean Silva went over arnold allen, literally. The Brazilian emerged victorious from the duel against the Englishman at UFC 324., an event that took place last Saturday (24), in Las Vegas (USA), via unanimous decision. Within the show that was presented by the two athletes in the confrontation, one particular move stood out at night and “Lord” explained where the idea came from.

In a post-fight interview, the Fighting Nerds academy athlete clarified the doubts of those who watched the fight. According to Jean, the movement he performed that led some to think he had 'surfed' on English had already been done in training.

"It's funny. I do that at the gym (the 'unusual move')... I really trained that position," he explained. Jean Silva after winning arnold allen by unanimous decision.

😆Jean Silva explains why he decided to “surf” on arnold allen at #UFC324:

“It's funny. I do this at the gym. … I really trained this position.” pic.twitter.com/aTPMDcMWyU

— MMA Fighting (@MMAFighting) January 25, 2026

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Watch Jean Silva's 'unusual move' against Arnold Allen at UFC 324.

Jean Silva needs to be sent to the lab and be studied! 🤣 @ufc #UFC324 pic.twitter.com/aVv2iM5yz8

- Ross Edmonds (@RosssEdmonds) January 25, 2026

Check out the results of UFC 324

Main Card

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Justin gaethje derrotou Paddy Pimblett by unanimous decision (48-47, 49-46, 49-46) – fight for the interim belt

Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Sean O'Malley defeated song yadong by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Waldo Cortes Acosta derrotou Derrick Lewis by technical knockout (punches) at 3min15sec of R2

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Natalia Silva derrotou Rose namajunas by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Jean Silva derrotou arnold allen by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Preliminary Card

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Umar Nurmagomedov derrotou Deiveson Figueiredo by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Ateba Gautier derrotou Andrey Pulyaev by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Nikita Krylov derrotou Modest Bukauskas by knockout (punches) at 4min57sec of R3

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Alex Perez derrotou Charles Johnson by knockout (punch) at 3min16sec of R1

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Michael Johnson x Alexander Hernandez – fight canceled

Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Josh Hokit defeated Denzel Freeman by technical knockout (punches and knees) at 4:59 of round 1

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Ricky Turcios x Cameron Smotherman – fight canceled

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Ty Miller defeated Adam Fugitt by technical knockout (punches) at 4min59sec of R1