Allen, known as "Almighty", brings experience with 20 wins and only 4 losses. Costa, from Brazil, adds to the competitive mix with 26 wins and 7 losses. Both fighters stand ready with their orthodox stances, offering a fair matchup in height and reach.
Arnold Allen vs Melquizael Costa Betting Odds
- Favorite: 43231Arnold Allen : 1.9 (-117)
- Underdog: Melquizael Costa : 2.1 (+112)
| Method of victory | 43231Arnold Allen | Melquizael Costa |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 4.9 (+390) | 8.0 (+700) |
| By decision or technical decision | 2.9 (+185) | 4.5 (+350) |
Arnold Allen is the favorite with decimal odds of 1.9 and a moneyline of -117. Bettors need to wager $117 to win $100 on him. Costa has decimal odds of 2.1 and offers a profit of $112 on a $100 bet.
Allen has 4.9 odds to win by KO/TKO/DQ, promising $390 per $100 wagered. Costa's odds for the same are 8.0, yielding $700 per$100 bedded. For victory by points or decision, Allen stands at 2.9 (+185). Costa's chances here are at 4.5 (+350).
Expect Allen's strength; watch for Costa's surprise potential.
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.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Arnold Allen vs Melquizael Costa Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 05:00 PM | 09:00 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 02:00 PM | 06:00 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 09:00 PM | 01:00 AM (next day) |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, May 17, 2026 | 08:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
How and where to watch the Arnold Allen vs Melquizael Costa Fight
You can watch Arnold Allen vs Melquizael Costa via Paramount+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | Paramount+ |
| Canada | Paramount+ |
| UK and Ireland | Paramount+ |
| Australia | Paramount+ |
| India | Paramount+ |
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