Arnold Allen recaptured his featherweight dominance last night (Sat., May 16, 2026) at UFC Vegas 117 LIVE on Paramount+ from inside Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, outlasting surging contender Melquizael Costa in a one-sided main event showcase.
In addition to the featherweight main event, UFC Vegas 117 produced some memorable performances and highlight-reel finishes. On a weekend paired with Rousey vs. Carano on Netflix, UFC delivered the goods. Check out some of the key moments below and let us know who stood out the most!
Now that the Octagon action has concluded, let’s take a closer look at the official UFC Vegas 117 post-fight bonus winners. Remember, each winner gets an extra $100,000, while every fighter leftover who earned a finish gets $25,000.
Fight of the Night: Doo Ho Choi vs. Daniel Santos
Performance of the Night: Juan Diaz
Performance of the Night: Alice Ardelean
$25K Winners: Bernardo Sopaj, Khaos Williams, Tommy Gannt, Cody Brundage, and Nicolle Caliari
For complete UFC Vegas 117 results, coverage, and highlights click HERE.
