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Alessandro Costa stops Matt Schnell by TKO in round 1 at UFC Vegas 118

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Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Alessandro Costa stops Matt Schnell by TKO in round 1 at UFC Vegas 118
Summary

At UFC Fight Night 278 on June 6, 2026, Alessandro Costa secured a TKO victory over Matt Schnell in the first round. The fight took place at Meta APEX in Las Vegas, and Costa ended the bout with punches at 2:32. Schnell, facing mounting pressure after being rocked, attempted a takedown, but referee Herb Dean halted the match before he could engage further. This win marks Costa's second straight victory, while Schnell has now lost five of his last six fights.

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  • •Alessandro Costa wins via TKO against Matt Schnell at 2:32 of Round 1.
  • •The fight took place at UFC Fight Night 278 in Las Vegas.
  • •Costa has won three of his last four bouts.
  • •Schnell has lost back-to-back matches.
  • •Referee Herb Dean stopped the fight due to Schnell's condition.
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  • 12:04 AMYahoo Sports — UFC Vegas 118 video: Alessandro Costa pummels for TKO; Matt Schnell disputes
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