Arnold Allen vs. Melquizael Costa

FeatherweightUFC Fight Night · May 16, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT

Main Card

Prediction & odds

Result

Arnold Allen

def. Melquizael Costa by Decision (Unanimous), round 5, 5:00.

Main CardFeatherweightUFC Fight Night →
ArnoldAllen
EN“Almighty”
21-4-0-118(52%)
Winner
26-8-0-102(48%)
BR“The Dalmatian”
MelquizaelCosta
ArnoldAllen
EN“Almighty”
21-4-0-118(52%)
Winner
26-8-0-102(48%)
BR“The Dalmatian”
MelquizaelCosta
Tale of the Tape:
Arnold AllenvsMelquizael Costa
21-4-0Record26-8-0
-118Odds-102
52%Win chance48%
5'8"Height5'10"
70"Reach71"
32Age30
Felixstowe, EnglandFights out ofBauru, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Fight Stats:
Arnold AllenMelquizael Costa
1Knockdowns0
98 of 152 (64%)Sig. strikes100 of 254 (39%)
156 of 222Total strikes118 of 280
7 of 7 (100%)Takedowns0 of 4 (0%)
0Sub attempts0
0Reversals0
9:28Control time1:45
Sig. strikes by target
81 of 134Head47 of 173
6 of 7Body20 of 42
11 of 11Leg33 of 39
Sig. strikes by position
79 of 131Distance97 of 249
0 of 2Clinch0 of 1
19 of 19Ground3 of 4

Source: UFCStats

Your Pick:

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What the Odds Said:
Arnold Allen-118 · 52%
Melquizael Costa-102 · 48%

The odds have Arnold Allen vs. Melquizael Costa as a pick'em: 52% to 48%.

Recent Form Going In:

Arnold Allen

Record21-4
Fighting out ofFelixstowe, England

Allen: 2-3 in the last 5, 1 win by finish.

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Melquizael Costa

Record26-8
Fighting out ofBauru, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Costa: 5-0 in the last 5, 3 wins by finish (5-fight win streak).

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