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
29
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Stance
—
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Style
—
#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
69
Global score
All-rounder
Elo 1526
VS
84
Global score
Grappler
Elo 1553
Arnold Allen
Melquizael Costa
Striking accuracy
43.2%
55%
Strike defense
52.8%
41.4%
Takedown defense
0%
57.9%
Finish rate
50%
75%
Boxing
68
30
Wrestling
6
81
BJJ
17
81
What does the MMX community think?
Arnold Allen0%
Melquizael Costa100%
1 prediction
Top predicted method: KO (100%)
See the full division: Featherweight