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Matt Schnell meets Alessandro Costa at UFC Vegas 118 prelims

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 2:55 PM

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Matt Schnell meets Alessandro Costa at UFC Vegas 118 prelims
Summary

Matt Schnell faces Alessandro Costa in a catchweight bout at UFC Vegas 118 on June 3 at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas. Schnell, previously set to fight Imanol Rodriguez, is the biggest underdog on the card against Costa, despite his experience. Costa enters as a strong prospect, boasting five finishes in his six UFC fights. This match is part of a larger 12-fight card leading up to the historic UFC Freedom 250 next weekend.

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  • •Schnell is 17-10, 7-8 in UFC with recent struggles.
  • •Costa stands at 15-5, known for his explosive fighting style.
  • •McGhee battles Yannis due to a last-minute opponent change.
  • •UFC Vegas 118 features a total of 12 fights.
  • •Event occurs at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas.
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  • 2:55 PMYahoo Sports — Preview: UFC Vegas 118 Prelims
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Matt Schnell will look to right the ship against late-notice foe Alessandro Costa in the featured preliminary bout of UFC Vegas 118 on Saturday at the Meta Apex.

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