British featherweight Arnold Allen has booked his second combat in 2026 for the principle occasion of Meta APEX in Might.
In an interview with TNT Sports activities, the 145-pound challenger revealed what it was wish to obtain a call-up to fights scheduled for this spring.
“I used to be actually consuming fish and chips. I bought a name from my supervisor saying, do you wish to combat in 9 weeks? So, can I name you again within the morning, I used to be going to weigh in tomorrow and I used to be like, yeah, I will do it, it is going to occur. So, yeah, I used to be completely happy to be again.”
Allen competed at UFC 324 in January and had a back-and-forth battle with fan favourite Jean Silva, however resulted in a disappointing loss in a hard-fought choice. The damage marked his first look at T-Cell Enviornment in almost 18 months. Inactivity has all the time plagued the British participant’s profession, however he goals to place an finish to it in 2026.
Arnold Allen previews his subsequent combat
Allen, at the moment ranked No. 8 within the featherweight division, has received simply one in every of his final 4 fights, however is able to defend his spot from rising stars. The Englishman mentioned of his subsequent opponent Melquizael Costa:
“Buddy, he (Costa) is getting higher. He will be assured. He simply knocked out a man who wasn’t performed but. Dan (Ige) is a tricky man and he took him out with a foul again kick. So I am excited for the problem. He is one other southpaw so it is going to be a tricky combat, somewhat bit awkward, however oh nicely, it is going to be a combat.”
Brazilian Costa will get the possibility to face his hardest opponent but after his stunning kind and performances inside the UFC. The Brazilian, who has a file of 7-2 within the UFC, is without doubt one of the most lively fighters on the roster, with 4 finishes in a six-fight profitable streak and 5 fights since February 2025. He’s destined to be a future star together with his colourful hair and match highlights, and he has additionally come to phrases together with his pores and skin illness, vitiligo, and goals to present youngsters the braveness to dwell with the illness.
Who do you suppose will elevate their hand within the Arnold Allen vs. Melquizael Costa predominant occasion on Might sixteenth?
