Jean Silva made a significant leap in the featherweight rankings, jumping four positions following his unanimous decision victory over Arnold Allen at UFC 324. The impressive performance solidified Silva's status as a rising contender in the featherweight division. Allen, meanwhile, dropped one spot to #7 after coming up short in the main card opener for UFC 324. Silva's rapid ascent in the rankings suggests the promotion views him as a legitimate threat in a competitive featherweight division heading into the latter half of 2026.











