Trending Now - Arnold Allen Claims Victory in Tough Decision Against Costa at UFC Vegas 117
WHO:
Yahoo Sports - Arnold Allen, a 32-year-old English fighter, faced Melquizael Costa, a rising contender from Brazil.
WHAT:
Yahoo Sports - Allen was 7-of-7 on takedown attempts during the fight against Costa.
Yahoo Sports - Costa entered the bout with a record of 26-8 and was on a six-fight winning streak, with four victories coming inside the distance against fighters like Andre Fili and Dan Ige.
Yahoo Sports - Allen's record improved to 21-4 with this victory.
Yahoo Sports - Allen stated post-fight, “I’ve been f*cked in the ass so many times with these decisions, and I’m sick of it. I thought I was getting f*cked again right there. But f*ck, I’ve got some rematches. Movsar, win that title, I want your ass back, boy!”
Yahoo Sports - Arnold Allen won the fight against Melquizael Costa via unanimous decision with scores of 50-45, 50-45, and 49-46.
Yahoo Sports - Allen had lost three of his past four fights prior to this victory.
Yahoo Sports - Allen expressed frustration about going to another decision, stating, “F*ck these decisions, man... I thought I was getting f*cked again right there.”
Yahoo Sports - Allen called out Movsar Evloev for a rematch for the featherweight title.
WHERE:
Yahoo Sports - The fight took place at UFC Vegas 117, held at Meta APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada.
WHEN:
Yahoo Sports - The event occurred on May 16, 2026.
HOW:
Yahoo Sports - Allen showcased aggressive tactics, pushing Costa back to the fence and landing his left hand repeatedly, including dropping Costa in the first round.
(UPDATED May 17, 2026 11:16 UTC)
In an impressive performance, Allen successfully completed all seven of his takedown attempts during his fight against Costa, who came into the match with a strong record of 26 wins and 8 losses, including a six-fight winning streak. With this victory, Allen's record now stands at 21 wins and 4 losses, and he expressed his frustration with past decisions in the sport, stating, “I’ve been f*cked in the ass so many times with these decisions, and I’m sick of it.” Looking ahead, he called out Movsar, declaring, “win that title, I want your ass back, boy!”
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(UPDATED May 17, 2026 06:05 UTC)
In a thrilling matchup at UFC Vegas 117 in Las Vegas, Arnold Allen secured a unanimous decision victory over Melquizael Costa with scores of 50-45, 50-45, and 49-46. Despite this win, which comes after a tough stretch where he lost three of his last four fights, Allen expressed his frustration about going to another decision, saying, “F*ck these decisions, man... I thought I was getting f*cked again right there.” Following the fight, he called out Movsar Evloev for a rematch for the featherweight title, showcasing his aggressive tactics throughout the bout by pushing Costa back and landing powerful strikes, including a knockdown in the first round.