Melquizael Costa: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

UFC Star to Undergo Nose Surgery Before Making Major Career Move

Injuries are an unavoidable part of the fight game. But not every MMA fighter lets them slow things down. With his seven-fight win streak gone in his last fight against Arnold Allen in May, UFC No.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / May 17

Arnold Allen beats Melquizael Costa by UD on 16 May 2026

Arnold Allen defeated Melquizael Costa by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Allen vs Costa, extending his record to 21-4. The British featherweight controlled the main event against the debuting Costa, who falls to 0-1 in his first professional outing.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / May 16

UFC Vegas 117: Allen vs. Costa live results

The octagon returns to Sin City for Saturday's UFC Vegas 117: Allen vs. Costa event at the Meta Apex. The fight card is headlined by a featherweight bout between No.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / May 16

UFC Fight Night: Arnold Allen vs. Melquizael Costa Free Live Stream Results & Highlights

The UFC returns home to the Meta APEX in Las Vegas, NV today for a UFC Fight Night card that features two featherweight matchups at the top of the bill.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / May 15

UFC Vegas 117 Weigh-in Results: All fighters on point

The UFC Vegas 117: Allen vs. Costa weigh-in took place on Friday at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas. The event is headlined by a featherweight bout between No.

MMA News / MyMMANews.com / May 15

UFC Vegas 117 weigh-in results – Allen vs. Costa

UFC Vegas 117 weigh-in results from the Meta APEX in Las Vegas. The same venue hosts Saturday’s event (Paramount+). In the May 16 main event, Arnold Allen and Melquizael Costa will meet in a featherweight contest.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / May 14

Arnold Allen vs. Melquizael Costa prediction, odds, pick for UFC Vegas 117

UFC Vegas 117: Arnold Allen vs. Melquizael Costa continues on the main card with the main event fight between Arnold Allen and Melquizael Costa in the featherweight division on Saturday.

MMA News / HITC / May 13

Melquizael Costa backs himself to do what Max Holloway couldn’t at UFC Vegas 117

Melquizael Costa isn’t just chasing a win this weekend – he wants to break new ground. The Brazilian featherweight steps into his first UFC main event against Arnold Allen, who’s not just well-known for his skills but also for being incredibly tough to put away.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / May 13

UFC Fight Night: Arnold Allen vs. Melquizael Costa Preview & Storylines

Arnold “Almighty” Allen is no stranger to high-stakes fights, but this weekend represents a critical crossroads in his career. The British featherweight

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 13

Melquizael Costa says he’ll do what Max Holloway couldn’t to become top contender at UFC Vegas 117

Melquizael Costa plans to propel himself into the featherweight title mix by making history. ‘The Dalmatian’ will face perennial contender Arnold Allen in the main event of UFC Vegas 117 on Saturday night.

MMA News / HITC / May 5

“People called me racist”: Melquizael Costa reveals impact of vitiligo ahead of biggest UFC fight

Melquizael Costa has spoken out about what it’s like to live with a widely misunderstood skin condition. The up-and-coming UFC featherweight was diagnosed with vitiligo as a child.

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‘People called me racist’… Melquizael Costa on living with skin condition shown in Michael Jackson biopic

Melquizael Costa has opened up about living with a ‘stigmatized’ skin condition. The rising UFC featherweight was diagnosed with Vitiligo as a child. It is a non-contagious autoimmune disorder that causes skin depigmentation, where melanocytes die or stop producing pigment, leading to white patches.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 4

Melquizael Costa explains how clash with Ronda Rousey’s comeback will benefit UFC Vegas 117

Melquizael Costa‘s first UFC main event falls on the same day as the biggest MMA fight of 2026. Ronda Rousey will make her comeback on a Netflix super card featuring Francis Ngannou and Nate Diaz on May 16.

MMA News / Yardbarker / March 22

Potential matchups after UFC Fight Night in London

UFC Fight Night in London had some fun fights and ended with a likely new opponent for featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski. Here are some matchups that could be made from the results of Fight Night.

Mason Jones takes decision in bloody win over Axel Sola at UFC London

UFC's White House event to be sanctioned by ABC, not D.C. commission

MMA News / Yardbarker / February 23

Potential matchups for fighters after UFC Fight Night in Houston

UFC Fight Night in Houston had some great finishes on the main card. Here’s how some matchups could pan out after the results of Fight Night.

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MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / February 21

Melquizael Costa stuns at UFC Houston by finishing Dan Ige in round 1

Melquizael Costa delivered a moment of pure, jaw-dropping violence that will be etched into UFC highlight reels for years to come. At UFC Houston, Costa achieved what many considered impossible: he became the very first man to finish the notoriously durable Dan “100K” Ige.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / February 19

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