Arnold Allen faces Melquizael Costa in the main event of UFC Fight Night on Saturday, with both fighters aiming to secure a top 10 ranking in the featherweight division. The event will take place at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas.
Key points
Arnold Allen vs. Melquizael Costa main event at UFC Fight Night
Event takes place at Meta APEX in Las Vegas
Allen ranked No. 7, Costa ranked No. 12 in featherweight division
Victory could lead to a championship opportunity
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A featherweight division in search of new, young contenders will see one man emerge as a clear top 10 talent when Arnold Allen and Melquizael Costa main event UFC Fight Night on Saturday from the Meta APEX in Las Vegas.
Allen holds the No. 7 spot in the official UFC featherweight rankings, while Costa is sitting at No. 12. A win for either man sets them up to climb further up the ladder and closer to a championship opportunity.
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Allen started his UFC career with 10 consecutive wins in the Octagon. Unfortunately, Allen has gone 1-3 in his four fights since that impressive 10-fight winning streak and needs a big win over Costa to hold on to a relevant spot in a stacked 145-pound division.
Costa has seen his career play out in almost the exact opposite way from Allen. Costa lost two of his first three UFC bouts, both by stoppage. Since then, Costa has rattled off six consecutive wins, four of those wins coming by stoppage.
**Date:**May 16 | Start time: 8 p.m. (Main Card) | 5 p.m. (Preliminary Card) Location: Meta APEX -- Las Vegas
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Q&A
What time does UFC Fight Night start for Allen vs. Costa?
UFC Fight Night featuring Arnold Allen vs. Melquizael Costa starts on Saturday at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas.
Where can I watch UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Costa live?
You can watch UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Costa live on Paramount+.
What are the current rankings for Arnold Allen and Melquizael Costa?
Arnold Allen is ranked No. 7 and Melquizael Costa is ranked No. 12 in the UFC featherweight division.
What is at stake for Allen and Costa in this fight?
A win for either Arnold Allen or Melquizael Costa will help them climb the rankings and get closer to a championship opportunity.
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UFC Fight Night card, odds
Odds via DraftKings
Favorite
Underdog
Weightclass
Arnold Allen -148
Melquizael Costa +124
Featherweight
Daniel Santos -162
Doo Ho Choi +136
Featherweight
Malcolm Wellmaker -340
Juan Diaz +270
Bantamweight
Modestas Bukauskas -340
Christian Edwards +270
Light heavyweight
Benardo Sopaj -155
Timothy Cuamba +130
Bantamweight
Khaos Williams -120
Nikolay Veretennikov +100
Welterweight
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