UFC Vegas 117 took place at the Apex in Las Vegas, featuring a featherweight main event between Arnold Allen and Melquizael Costa. Allen, looking to rebound from recent losses, faced Costa, who is on a six-fight win streak and aiming for a top-15 ranking after two impressive first-round finishes.
Before the main card, seven preliminary bouts were held, including the appearances of popular fighters Shauna Bannon and Polyana Viana.
UFC Vegas 117 Prelims – Results
- Ivan Erslan def. Tuco Tokkos via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
- Tommy Gantt def. Artur Minev via TKO (strikes) at 2:51 of Round 2.
- Ketlen Vieira def. Jacqueline Cavalcanti via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
- Cody Brundage def. Andre Petroski via TKO (left hook to ground and pound) at 0:44 of Round 2.
- Alice Ardelean def. Pollyanna Viana via submission (leg lock) at 4:36 of Round 2.
- Luis Gurule def. Daniel Barez via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
- Nicolle Caliari def. Shauna Bannon via submission (arm triangle choke) at 3:08 of Round 3.
In English:
UFC Vegas 117 unfolded at the Apex in Las Vegas, headlined by a featherweight showdown between Arnold Allen and Melquizael Costa. Allen sought to return to the win column against Costa, who brought a six-fight winning streak and aspirations for a top-15 position following two consecutive highlight-reel first-round knockouts.
Prior to the main card, seven preliminary fights set the stage, featuring the returns of fan favorites Shauna Bannon and Polyana Viana.
UFC Vegas 117 Prelims – Results
- Ivan Erslan defeated Tuco Tokkos by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
- Tommy Gantt defeated Artur Minev by TKO (strikes) at 2:51 of the second round.
- Ketlen Vieira defeated Jacqueline Cavalcanti by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
- Cody Brundage defeated Andre Petroski by TKO (left hook followed by ground and pound) at 0:44 of the second round.
- Alice Ardelean defeated Pollyanna Viana by submission (leg lock) at 4:36 of the second round.
- Luis Gurule defeated Daniel Barez by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
- Nicolle Caliari defeated Shauna Bannon by submission (arm triangle choke) at 3:08 of the third round.
