UFC Vegas 117 live blog: Arnold Allen vs. Melquizael Costa
Arnold Allen faced Melquizael Costa in the featherweight main event of UFC Vegas 117 at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas. Allen, a longtime top-15 fighter, entered the bout seeking to rebound from three losses in his last four fights. Costa, on a six-fight winning streak, aimed to prove himself as a serious contender by defeating Allen.
- ▪Arnold Allen has been a consistent presence in the UFC featherweight division for a decade.
- ▪Allen previously held a 10-fight winning streak but has lost three of his last four bouts.
- ▪Melquizael Costa joined the UFC in 2023 and has won six consecutive fights, including a stoppage victory over Dan Ige.
- ▪Costa entered the fight as a rising contender looking to break into the division's upper tier.
- ▪The event took place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, on May 15, 2026.
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