What time is UFC Fight Night Tonight? Allen vs Costa - Start times, Schedules, Fight Card

Ronald Crawley May 16, 2026, 8:20 a.m.

Arnold Allen, twenty-year-old fighter from England with a record of 20 wins and 4 losses. His tenure includes significant wins, as he relies on his diverse skillset combined with persistent training. Against fighters close to Costa's caliber, he's showcased adaptability and resilience imperative for this matchup due to Costa’s reach advantage.

Melquizael Costa boasts more extensive fight experience with 26 wins and 7 losses under his belt at just twenty-three years old. From Brazil, his journey brought him opportunities to hone a mettle across several formidable contenders. Given his last bouts and higher reach compared to previous opponents like Arnold Allen, Costa shows promise but challenges lie ahead.

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

The UFC Fight Night featuring Allen vs Costa takes place tonight at 9:00 PM EST. The event will be held at Meta APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada. This is a welterweight main event scheduled for three rounds.

Please note that the start time may vary slightly due to the performance of earlier fights on the card. It's important to check local listings or refer to the provided table for start times in your country.

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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Arnold Allen vs Melquizael Costa Betting Odds

  • Favorite: 43231Arnold Allen : 1.9 (-117)
  • Underdog: Melquizael Costa : 2.1 (+113)
Method of victory 43231Arnold Allen Melquizael Costa
By KO/TKO or disqualification 5.1 (+410) 8.0 (+700)
By decision or technical decision 3.0 (+200) 4.5 (+350)

Arnold Allen stands as the favorite with odds of 1.9 (-117). Bettors must wager $117 to win $100 on him. Costa, the underdog, offers a slightly higher return at 2.1 (+113), needing a $100 bet for that profit. Allen's likely victory route is through points at 3.0 (+200). Costa faces longer odds by special moves but pays well if successful — an 8.0 (+700) payoff for KO/TKO/DQ. The numbers tilt towards Allen winning, but the risks add intrigue for Costa fans betting on an upset.

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

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