UFC Vegas 117 ‘Allen vs. Costa’ play-by-play, results & round scoring

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Coverage of the event was largely consistent among the center-leaning sources, with Yahoo Sports focusing on the fight results, highlights, and analysis of the match dynamics. However, Forbes, while also reporting on the fight, emphasized…

May 16, 2026 · 11:57 PM UTC ·19 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 39 views

UFC Vegas 117 ‘Allen vs. Costa’ play-by-play, results & round scoring

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UFC Vegas 117, also known as UFC Fight Night 276, took place on May 16, 2026, featuring a series of bouts including the main event between Arnold Allen and Melquizael Costa. The event included multiple fights across various weight classes, with live coverage provided by Sherdog. Several matches were closely contested, including a grappling-heavy bout between Shauna Bannon and Nicolle Caliari.

Key facts

▪Arnold Allen faced Melquizael Costa in the main event of UFC Vegas 117.
▪Nicolle Caliari defeated Shauna Bannon via decision in a fight marked by repeated takedowns and guard control.
▪The event included 13 bouts, spanning weight classes from flyweight to light heavyweight.
▪Ketlen Vieira and Jacqueline Cavalcanti competed in a women's bantamweight matchup.
▪Live coverage began at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 16, 2026.

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▪ UFC Fight Night - Allen Vs. Costa Results, Bonus Winners And Highlights — Forbes — Business

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Publication time	Sat, 16 May 2026 23:57:10 +0000
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