Arnold Allen took the reaction to the unusual moment he experienced against Jean Silva at UFC 324 in good humor. Despite putting on a balanced fight with the Brazilian, the Briton went viral on social media after the scene where his rival climbed onto his back in the final seconds to 'surf' . The episode drew criticism from internet users, but the fighter also began to take it lightly.
In an interview with Ariel Helwani, Allen stated that the situation became even funnier over time and downplayed the teasing on social media, emphasizing that he is not bothered by the comments and prefers to see it all as a joke.
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“I thought it was funny, and now it’s even funnier… when the idiots on Twitter try to comment, like, ‘Oh, go surfing or something.’ I’m like, ‘Dude, shut up.’ I don’t give a damn. It’s just funny,” said Arnold Allen.
Jean Silva explains his motivation for 'surfing' on Arnold Allen.
In a post-fight press conference, Jean Silva clarified what motivated him to climb on top of Arnold Allen in the final moments of the fight. According to the Fighting Nerds athlete, the move that caught the public's attention is already part of his training routine and was not something improvised during the fight.
“It’s funny. I do that at the gym (the 'unusual move')... I really trained that position,” explained Jean Silva.
Watch Jean Silva's 'surfing' 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
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