UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Costa · May 16, 2026
Arnold Allen VS Melquizael Costa
Summary
Arnold Allen faces Melquizael Costa at UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Costa on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Fight in the Featherweight division over 5 rounds. Arnold Allen comes in with a 21-4-0 record, Melquizael Costa with 26-8-0. Arnold Allen is the favorite. Result: Arnold Allen defeated Melquizael Costa by Unanimous Decision in round 5.
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Tale of the Tape: Arnold Allen vs Melquizael Costa
21-4-0
Record
26-8-0
5' 8"
Height
5' 10"
70"
Reach
71"
32
Age
29
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Stance
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Style
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#7
UFC Rank
#13
How do Arnold Allen and Melquizael Costa win their fights?
Arnold Allen
KO7
SUB4
DEC10
Melquizael Costa
KO9
SUB8
DEC9
Performance
77
Global score
All-rounder
Elo 1612
VS
74
Global score
All-rounder
Elo 1566
Arnold Allen
Melquizael Costa
Striking accuracy
44%
47%
Strike defense
60.2%
50.4%
Takedown defense
73.1%
50.9%
Finish rate
33.3%
57.1%
Boxing
68
41
Wrestling
54
60
BJJ
60
79
What does the MMX community think?
Arnold Allen50%
Melquizael Costa50%
16 predictions
Top predicted method: KO (63%)
See the full division: Featherweight