UFC Fight Night start time for Arnold Allen vs. Melquizael Costa: Where to watch live on Paramount+

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UFC Fight Night start time for Arnold Allen vs. Melquizael Costa: Where to watch live on Paramount+

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Arnold Allen and Melquizael Costa headline a UFC Fight Night event in Las Vegas, battling in a key featherweight matchup with rankings implications. Allen, ranked No. 7, seeks to rebound from recent losses, while Costa aims to extend his six-fight winning streak after early UFC setbacks. The event streams live on Paramount+, which holds exclusive rights to all UFC events through 2033.

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▪Arnold Allen is ranked No. 7 and Melquizael Costa is ranked No. 12 in the UFC featherweight division.
▪Allen has gone 1-3 in his last four fights, while Costa has won six consecutive bouts.
▪The UFC Fight Night main card starts at 8 p.m. ET on May 16 at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas.
▪All UFC events, including Fight Nights, are streamed exclusively on Paramount+ through 2033.
▪Paramount+ offers two subscription plans, both including live and on-demand UFC content without additional fees.

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▪ UFC Fight Night 276: How are we picking Arnold Allen vs. Melquizael Costa? — Yahoo Sports
▪ UFC Fight Night predictions: Vegas 117 full picks for prelims, main card — New York Post

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UFC Fight Night start time for Arnold Allen vs. Melquizael Costa: Where to watch live on Paramount+ An exciting featherweight bout will main event in Las Vegas on Saturday By Brent Brookhouse May 16, 2026 at 12:00 pm ET • 3 min read Getty Images 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.Sign up for Paramount+ and watch UFC Fight Night: Allen vs.

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