UFC 324: Jean Silva Jumps Off Arnold Allen's Back In Dramatic Moment Mid-Fight, Draws Cheers From Crowd; Video

Jean Silva ensured his victory over Arnold Allen at UFC 324 was remembered as much for its dramatic ending as for the fight itself, jumping off Allen’s back in a striking post-fight moment that instantly grabbed attention.

After three demanding rounds inside the Octagon, Silva emerged as the winner on the judges’ scorecards, but it was what happened before the final horn that became the defining image of the bout. During the fight, Silva sprang off Arnold Allen’s back in a sudden burst of emotion, a celebration that reflected both relief and adrenaline after a grueling contest.

The fight itself was competitive and intense, with both men trading sharp strikes and testing each other’s endurance over the full three rounds. Allen brought his trademark composure and technical precision, while Silva responded with pressure, energy and consistent output, doing enough to sway the judges in his favor by the end of the fight.

Silva’s leap off Allen’s back quickly became a talking point among fans and commentators, symbolizing the raw, unscripted emotion that often follows a hard-earned UFC victory. The moment stood out not as a show of disrespect, but as an instinctive reaction to the physical and mental toll of the fight.

UFC Fighter Cameron Smotherman Collapses After Making Weight At UFC 324 Weigh-Ins In Las Vegas; Video

American UFC bantamweight Cameron Smotherman was at the center of a frightening scene at the official weigh-ins for UFC 324 on Friday in Las Vegas, collapsing moments after successfully making weight and prompting the cancellation of his scheduled fight.

Smotherman, 28, had weighed in at 135.5 pounds, the bantamweight limit, ahead of his preliminary-card bout against Ricky Turcios at the T-Mobile Arena. After stepping off the scale, he appeared unsteady and suddenly lost consciousness, falling forward off the stage and striking his head. Medics and UFC personnel responded immediately, tending to him on the floor before he was assisted and carried off the platform.

The UFC announced that Smotherman’s fight with Turcios was canceled due to the medical issue, and there has been no further competitive update on his status from the organization.