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Arnold Allen needs this one bad. After dropping back to back decisions to Jean Silva and Movsar Evloev, the Tristar product is staring down a three fight skid if he can't handle Melquizael Costa. Meanwhile, Costa's been on an absolute tear, finishing four straight fights including that nasty spinning back kick that put Dan Ige's lights out in February. The Brazilian's got serious momentum and a chance to crack the rankings with a big name on his resume. This is a southpaw mirror match that could get wild.
Costa's finishes all came in round one, so if Allen survives the early storm, his experience could take over late.
Allen's the more proven guy at this level, took Max Holloway five rounds back in 2023 and has that slick boxing game. But Costa's finishing instincts are scary right now. He flatlined Morgan Charriere in 74 seconds with a head kick, then turned around and starched Ige with that spinning back kick. Dude's hunting for highlight reels every time he steps in there. Allen's gotta use his experience and boxing fundamentals to keep Costa guessing.
He went the distance with Giga Chikadze and showed he can win technical battles. But if he gets too comfortable, Costa's got the kind of explosive power that ends nights early. That guillotine he sunk on Andre Fili shows he's dangerous everywhere too. For Allen, it's about stopping the bleeding and proving he's still elite. For Costa, it's about announcing himself as a real problem in the featherweight division.
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Arnold Allen needs this one bad. After dropping back to back decisions to Jean Silva and Movsar Evloev, the Tristar product is staring down a three fight skid if he can't handle Melquizael Costa. Meanwhile, Costa's been on an absolute tear, finishing four straight fights including that nasty spinning back kick that put Dan Ige's lights out in February. The Brazilian's got serious momentum and a chance to crack the rankings with a big name on his resume. This is a southpaw mirror match that could get wild.
Costa's finishes all came in round one, so if Allen survives the early storm, his experience could take over late.
Allen's the more proven guy at this level, took Max Holloway five rounds back in 2023 and has that slick boxing game. But Costa's finishing instincts are scary right now. He flatlined Morgan Charriere in 74 seconds with a head kick, then turned around and starched Ige with that spinning back kick. Dude's hunting for highlight reels every time he steps in there. Allen's gotta use his experience and boxing fundamentals to keep Costa guessing.
He went the distance with Giga Chikadze and showed he can win technical battles. But if he gets too comfortable, Costa's got the kind of explosive power that ends nights early. That guillotine he sunk on Andre Fili shows he's dangerous everywhere too. For Allen, it's about stopping the bleeding and proving he's still elite. For Costa, it's about announcing himself as a real problem in the featherweight division.
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Pace delta
+0.9 significant strikes/min
Melquizael Costa averages 4.4 significant strikes per minute while Arnold Allen sits at 3.5.
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80%
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