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Face off! Arnold Allen vs. Melquizael Costa staredown video at UFC Vegas 117 weigh ins!
TL;DR
Arnold Allen and Melquizael Costa faced off at UFC Vegas 117 weigh-ins ahead of their main event fight on May 16, 2026. Allen, ranked No. 7, is looking to secure his spot in the featherweight division against the rising Costa.
Key points
- Arnold Allen faces Melquizael Costa at UFC Vegas 117
- Fight scheduled for May 16, 2026
- Allen is ranked No. 7 in the featherweight division
- Allen has lost three of his last four fights
- Event takes place at Meta Apex in Las Vegas
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 15: Arnold Allen and Melquizael Costa face-off during the official weigh-in for UFC Fight Night at Meta APEX on May 15, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC)
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) featherweight title hopefuls are ready to bang it out in âSin Cityâ as No. 7-ranked Arnold Allen risks his spot on the 145-pound leaderboard against surging Brazilian bruiser Melquizael Costa in the UFC Vegas 117 main event on Sat. night (May 16, 2026) inside the promotionâs Meta Apex facility in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Theyâll go head-to-head with âRousey vs. Caranoâ on Netflix.
After starting his UFC career on absolute fire, winning his first 10 fights inside the Octagon, Allen (20-4) now finds himself in a difficult stretch. The 32-year-old Brit has lost three of his last four, though his defeats came against elite competition in the form of Max Holloway, Movsar Evloev, and most recently, Jean Silva at UFC 324 earlier this year.
Q&A
What is the date and location of the Arnold Allen vs. Melquizael Costa fight?
The fight is scheduled for May 16, 2026, at the Meta Apex facility in Las Vegas, Nevada.
What are Arnold Allen's recent fight results leading up to UFC Vegas 117?
Arnold Allen has lost three of his last four fights, with defeats against Max Holloway, Movsar Evloev, and Jean Silva.
Who is Melquizael Costa and what is his current status in the UFC?
Melquizael Costa is a rising Brazilian fighter competing in the UFC featherweight division, facing Arnold Allen in the main event.
