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 26-7-0. 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
26-7-0
5' 8"
Height
5' 10"
70"
Reach
71"
32
Age
30
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Stance
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Style
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#6
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 1611
VS
69
Global score
All-rounder
Elo 1554
Arnold Allen
Melquizael Costa
Striking accuracy
44%
47.6%
Strike defense
60.2%
46%
Takedown defense
73.1%
50%
Finish rate
33.3%
60%
Boxing
68
39
Wrestling
54
61
BJJ
59
72
What does the MMX community think?
Arnold Allen0%
Melquizael Costa100%
1 prediction
Top predicted method: KO (100%)
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