Jean Silva showed his trademark explosiveness and grit at Noche UFC 3 but ultimately came up short against Diego Lopes. After absorbing heavy ground-and-pound in the first round, Silva stormed back with crisp boxing and stinging leg kicks in Round 2. However, Lopes caught him late with a spinning back elbow and follow-up punches, forcing the stoppage at 4:48 of the second round. The loss dropped Silva to 16–3 overall and ended his seven-fight UFC win streak, but at just 28 years old, the Brazilian remains one of the featherweight division’s brightest prospects.
A perfect rebound fight for Silva would be Arnold Allen. Ranked #6 in the featherweight division, Allen represents the kind of seasoned, well-rounded veteran who can test Silva’s durability, pace, and defensive grappling. The pairing would match Silva’s aggressive power-striking and dangerous submissions against Allen’s technical boxing, composure, and proven cardio.
For Silva, it’s an opportunity to immediately reassert himself in the top ten after the setback. For Allen, it’s a chance to halt a surging newcomer and remind everyone why he belongs near the title picture. With both fighters still in their athletic prime and possessing fan-friendly styles, this matchup would make an excellent co-main or Fight Night headliner.
Last Five Fights – Jean Silva:
1. Loss to Diego Lopes – TKO (spinning back elbow and punches), Noche UFC 3 (September 13, 2025)
2. Win over Bryce Mitchell – Submission (ninja choke), UFC 314 (April 12, 2025)
3. Win over Melsik Baghdasaryan – TKO (punches and elbows), UFC Fight Night (February 22, 2025)
4. Win over Drew Dober – TKO (doctor stoppage), UFC on ESPN (July 13, 2024)
5. Win over Charles Jourdain – KO (punch), UFC 303 (June 29, 2024)
Last Five Fights – Arnold Allen:
1. Win over Giga Chikadze – Decision (unanimous), UFC 304 (July 27, 2024)
2. Loss to Movsar Evloev – Decision (unanimous), UFC 297 (January 20, 2024)
3. Loss to Max Holloway – Decision (unanimous), UFC on ESPN (April 15, 2023)
4. Win over Calvin Kattar – TKO (knee injury), UFC Fight Night (October 29, 2022)
5. Win over Dan Hooker – TKO (punches and elbows), UFC Fight Night (March 19, 2022)