UFC Fight Night: Allen vs Costa - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Arnold Allen started his professional MMA career early gaining 20 wins. Costa entered the profession with an impressive triumph of 26 victories. Despite past challenges — Allen has faced a mixture of outcomes in previous fights and Costa tends to triumph more frequently — this match could see strategic counterplay given Costa’s slight reach advantage.

What time is Arnold Allen vs Melquizael Costa fight

Live coverage for the Arnold Allen vs Melquizael Costa main card will start at 05:00 PM EST on Paramount+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

The UFC Fight Night: Allen vs Costa will take place on May 16, 2026, at Meta APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event starts at 09:00 PM EST. This is a welterweight main event featuring Allen against Costa. The fight will have three rounds.

Please note that the start time might vary depending on how long the earlier fights last. It is important to check local listings for exact times in your area.

Fighters Details

Arnold Allen

• Nationality: England
• Stance: Orthodox
• Height: 173 cm
• Reach: 173 cm
• Total Fights: 24
• Record: 20 / 4 / 0

Melquizael Costa

• Nationality: Brazil
• Stance: Orthodox
• Height: 178 cm
• Reach: 178 cm
• Total Fights: 33
• Record: 26 / 7 / 0

Arnold Allen will face Melquizael Costa in a welterweight battle over three rounds. No belts or titles are on the line.

Arnold Allen, fighting out of England, holds an impressive record of 20 wins and 4 losses. Known as "Almighty," Allen fights in the welterweight division with an orthodox stance. Coming off a solid performance in his previous outings, his reach matches his height of 173 cm. However, his lack of recent bouts may hurt his readiness against opponents with more recent fights.

Melquizael Costa, known as "The Dalmatian," boasts a strong fight record with 26 wins and 7 losses. Hailing from Brazil, Costa's height and reach measure up at 178 cm, fitting well in the welterweight class with an orthodox stance. Costa's history of diverse victories shows resilience and adaptability in changing circumstances, providing an advantage over fighters like Allen who may not have fought extensively recently.

Arnold Allen vs Melquizael Costa Betting Odds

• Favorite: 43231Arnold Allen : 1.9 (-117)
• Underdog: Melquizael Costa : 2.1 (+112)

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