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Melquizael Costa vs Arnold Allen

Melquizael Costa vs Arnold Allen: Featherweight bout at UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Costa on May 16, 2026 at Meta APEX. Arnold Allen def. Melquizael Costa via Decision (49-46 | 50-45 | 50-45), R5 5:00. Full fight stats inside.

Main eventFeatherweight5 rounds

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UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Costa

May 16, 2026
Main card
Meta APEX · Las Vegas, NV
Featherweight
Scheduled for 5 rounds
Arnold Allen def. Melquizael Costa via Decision (49-46 | 50-45 | 50-45), R5 5:00

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Costa vs Allen Fight Stats

Costa	Stat	Allen
0	Knockdowns	1
88 of 282	Significant strikes	106 of 177
107 of 306	Total strikes	157 of 232
39 of 198	Head strikes	87 of 157
17 of 42	Body strikes	7 of 8
32 of 42	Leg strikes	12 of 12
0 of 4	Takedowns	7 of 7
0	Submission attempts	0
1:45	Control time	9:31

Tale of the Tape

Career averages are per fight, from each fighter's recorded fights.
Costa	Stat	Allen
26-8-0	Record (W-L-D)	21-4-0
#12 Featherweight	Ranking	#7 Featherweight
2-1 in last 3	Recent form	2-1 in last 3
Featherweight	Weight class	Featherweight
30	Age	32
5' 10"	Height	5' 8"
71"	Reach	70"
Southpaw	Stance	Southpaw
Brazil	Nationality	England
13.2	Sig. strikes landed per fight	30.9
44.5%	Sig. strike accuracy	43.8%
0.32	Takedowns landed per fight	0.72
35.5%	Takedown accuracy	60%
0.06	Knockdowns per fight	0.16
0.18	Submission attempts per fight	0.16
0:13	Control time per fight	0:25

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UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Costa
May 16, 2026 · Featherweight
Arnold Allen def. Melquizael Costa via Decision (49-46 | 50-45 | 50-45), R5 5:00

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