Allen vs. Costa: UFC Vegas 117 Results

Why it matters locally: UFC Vegas 117 took place at the META APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, contributing to the state's sports and entertainment sector.

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UFC Vegas 117 took place on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the META APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada. In the main event, Arnold Allen defeated Melquizael Costa. **Main Card Results:** * Arnold Allen defeated Melquizael Costa. * Daniel Santos defeated Doo Ho Choi. * Malcolm Wellmaker defeated Juan Diaz. * Bernado Sopaj defeated Timmy Cuamba. * Modestas Bukauskas defeated Christian Edwards. **Preliminary Card Results:** * Ivan Erslan defeated Tuco Tokkos by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28). * Tommy Gantt defeated Artur Minev by TKO (ground and pound) at 2:51 of round two. Gantt secured a takedown in the second round, leading to the TKO victory. * Ketlen Vieira defeated Jacqueline Cavalcanti by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28). * Cody Brundage defeated Andre Petroski by TKO (left hook and ground and pound) at 0:44 of round two. Brundage landed a left hook, followed by ground strikes for the stoppage. * Alice Ardelean defeated Polyana Viana by verbal submission (capsule lock) at 4:36 of round two. * Luis Gurule defeated Daniel Barez by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27). * Nicolle Caliari defeated Shauna Bannon by submission (arm triangle) at 3:08 of round three.