UFC Vegas 117 returns to Meta APEX in Las Vegas on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
The main card features English athlete Arnold Allen versus Brazilian athlete Melquizael Costa. Allen is looking to re-establish himself as a title contender, while Costa is fighting for a top-5 ranking.
Arnold "Almighty" Allen is 20-4-0, and 1-3 in his last four bouts. Known for his technical striking and high-level experience he remains a dangerous contender despite his losing streak.
Melquizael "The Dalmation" Costa is 26-7-0, and is on a six fight win streak. He is known for being well-rounded and has shown improvements as he tries to prove he belongs in top-tier ranks.
How to watch UFC Vegas 117
Fans can stream UFC Vegas 117 main card and prelims on Paramount+.
UFC Fight Night Main Card
The main card begins at 8:00 PM ET.
Fight | Weight Class |
Arnold Allen vs. Melquizael Costa | Feathweweight |
Dooho Choi vs. Daniel Santos | Featherweight |
Malcolm Wellmaker vs. Juan Diaz | Bantamweight |
Modestas Bukauskas vs. Christian Edwards | Heavyweight |
Timmy Cuamba vs. Bernardo Sopaj | Bantamweight |
Nikolay Veretennikov vs. Khaos Williams | Welterweight |
Prelims
Prelims begin at 5:00 PM ET.
Fight | Weight Class |
Tuco Tokkos vs. Ivan Erslan | Light Heavyweight |
Thomas Gantt vs. Artur Minev | Lightweight |
Ketlen Vieira vs. Jacqueline Cavalcanti | Women's Bantamweight |
Cody Brundage vs. Andre Petroski | Middleweight |
Alice Ardelean vs. Polyana Viana | Women's Strawweight |
Daniel Barez vs. Luis Gurule | Flyweight |
Shauna Bannon vs. Nicolle Caliari | Women's Strawweight |
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