UFC Fight Night 276 is set for May 15-17 at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas, featuring a featherweight main event between Arnold Allen and Melquizael Costa. UFC veterans will also compete in various combat sports this weekend.
Key points
UFC Fight Night 276 takes place May 15-17
Main event features Arnold Allen vs. Melquizael Costa
Event held at Meta APEX in Las Vegas
UFC veterans competing in various combat sports
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This week, the UFC returns to its home base for a Fight Night event.
Saturday, UFC Fight Night 276 takes place at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas, featuring a featheweight main event between Arnold Allen and Melquizael Costa.
Elsewhere, veterans of the promotion are competing in various combat sports. Scroll below to see how last week's UFC vets fared on the regional scene, and check out the names and details of the upcoming weekend's competitors.
Alexey Kunchenko: Split decision loss vs. Tagir Magomedov at ACA 203
Ali AlQaisi: Unanimous decision loss vs. Sharif Kushaev at ACA 203
Klidson Abreu: Submisison loss vs. Zumso Zuraev at ACA 203
Seung Guk Choi: Split decision win vs. Dong Jo Joe at ZFN 4
Josh Quinlan: Unanimous decision loss vs. Jun Set Choi at ZFN 4
Luis Henrique da Silva: TKO loss vs. Muhammad Said at UAE Warriors 71
Laureano Staropoli: Knockout win vs. Wahed Nazhand at FNC 30
Francisco Rivera Jr.: Submission loss vs. Jesse Strader at UNF 33
Jesse Strader: Submission win vs. Francisco Rivera Jr. at UNF 33
Gianni Vazquez: TKO win vs. Kamron Ortikov at Combate Global
Darrick Minner (27-15 MMA, 2-4 UFC)
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Next fight: May 15 v.s Eduardo Peralta at DCS 108 (bareknuckle MMA)
Last MMA fight: Submission win vs. Jacob Ritchie at DCS 102 on Nov. 21, 2025
Last UFC fight: TKO loss vs. Shayilan Nuerdanbieke at UFC on Nov. 5, 2022
Record since UFC exit: 1-1
Ivana Petrovic (7-4 MMA, 1-3 UFC)
Q&A
What is the main event for UFC Fight Night 276?
The main event for UFC Fight Night 276 features Arnold Allen facing Melquizael Costa in a featherweight bout.
Where is UFC Fight Night 276 taking place?
UFC Fight Night 276 is taking place at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas.
Which UFC veterans are competing this weekend?
Various UFC veterans are competing in different combat sports, with specific names and details available in the event listings.
When is UFC Fight Night 276 scheduled?
UFC Fight Night 276 is scheduled for May 15-17.
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Ivana Petrovic
Ivana Petrovic
Next fight: May 16 vs. Daniellee Mistily at OKTAGON 88
Last MMA fight: Split decision loss vs. Sara Luzar Smajic at FNC 26 on Dec. 20, 2025
Last UFC fight: Unanimous decision loss vs. Juliana Miller at UFC on May 3, 2025
Record since UFC exit: 0-1
Khalid Taha (16-5 MMA, 1-4 UFC)
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Next fight: May 16 vs. Max Holzer at OKTAGON 88
Last MMA fight: Knockout win vs. Edgar Delgado at OKTAGON 75 on Sept. 13, 2025
Last UFC fight: TKO loss vs. Christian Quinonez at UFC on Sept. 3, 2022
Record since UFC exit: 3-0
Andre Fialho (19-6 MMA, 2-5 UFC)
Andre Fialho
Andre Fialho
Next fight: May 16 v.s Olli Santalahti at ICF 7
Last MMA fight: TKO loss vs. Jakhongir Jumaev at UAE Warriors 50 on May 18, 2024
Last UFC fight: TKO loss vs. Tim Means at UFC on Sept. 23, 2023
Record since UFC exit: 0-1
Jack Marshman (23-10 MMA, 3-5 UFC)
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Next fight: May 16 vs. Danny Mitchell at BKB 54 (bareknuckle boxing)
Last MMA fight (also last UFC bout): Unanimous decision loss vs. Sean Strickland at UFC on Oct. 31, 2020
Record since UFC exit: 3-2 bareknuckle boxing, 0-1 custom rules
Rolando Dy (15-13 MMA, 1-3 UFC)
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Next fight: May 16 vs. Paulie Malignaggi at BKB 54 (bareknuckle boxing)
Last MMA fight: Split decision win vs. Eduardo Demenko at Fire Cage FC 1 on February. 22, 2025
Last UFC fight: TKO loss vs. Shane Young at UFC Fight Night 132 on June 23, 2018
Record since UFC exit: 6-6 MMA, 4-1 bareknuckle boxing
Brandon Jenkins (16-11 MMA, 0-2 UFC)
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Next fight: May 16 vs. Chris Avila at MVP MMA 1
Last MMA fight: Submission loss vs. James Martin at Caged Aggression 40 on Oct. 17, 2025
Last UFC fight: TKO loss vs. Drakkar Klose at UFC on April 16, 2022
Record since UFC exit: 1-2 MMA, 1-1 bareknuckle MMA, 0-0-1 boxing, 3-3 karate
Chris Avila (8-9 MMA, 0-2 UFC)
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Next fight: May 16 vs. Brandon Jenkins at MVP MMA 1
Last MMA fight: TKO win vs. Jon Kennedy at North Iowa Fights on July 31, 2021
Last UFC fight: Unanimous decision loss vs. Enrique Barzola at UFC Fight Night 98 on Nov. 5, 2016
Record since UFC exit: 3-5 MMA, 6-1 boxing, 0-1 exhibition boxing
Albert Morales (19-10-1 MMA, 1-4-1 UFC)
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Next fight: May 16 vs. David Mgoyan at MVP MMA 1
Last MMA fight: Submission win vs. Taron Grigoryan at UNF 30 on Jan. 31, 2026
Last UFC fight: Submission loss vs. Manny Bermudez at UFC on FOX 28 on Feb. 24, 2018
Record since UFC exit: 12-6
Robelis Despaigne (5-2 MMA, 1-2 UFC)
Robelis Despaigne def. Josh Parisian, UFC 299
Robelis Despaigne def. Josh Parisian, UFC 299
Next fight: May 16 vs. Junior dos Santos at MVP MMA 1
Last MMA fight (also last UFC bout): Unanimous decision loss vs. Austen Lane at UFC on Oct. 19, 2024
Record since UFC exit: 7-0 karate
Junior dos Santos (21-10 MMA, 15-8 UFC)
Rousey vs. Carano: Junior dos Santos full open workout
Rousey vs. Carano: Junior dos Santos full open workout
Next fight: May 16 vs. Robelis Despaigne at MVP MMA 1
Last MMA fight: TKO loss vs. Yorgan de Castro at Eagle FC 47 on May 20, 2022
Last UFC fight: Knockout loss vs. Ciryl Gane at UFC 256 on Dec. 12, 2020
Record since UFC exit: 0-1 MMA, 2-0 bareknuckle MMA
Philipe Lins (18-5 MMA, 4-2 UFC)
Rousey vs. Carano: Philipe Lins full open workout
Rousey vs. Carano: Philipe Lins full open workout
Next fight: May 16 vs. Francis Ngannou at MVP MMA 1
Last MMA fight (also last UFC bout): Unanimous decision win vs. Ion Cutelaba at UFC 299 on March 9, 2024
Record since UFC exit: 0-0
Francis Ngannou (18-3 MMA, 12-2 UFC)
Rousey vs. Carano: Francis Ngannou full open workout
Rousey vs. Carano: Francis Ngannou full open workout
Next fight: May 16 vs. Philipe Lins at MVP MMA 1
Last MMA fight: TKO win vs. Renan Ferreira at PFL on Oct. 19, 2024
Last UFC fight: Unanimous decision win vs. Ciryl Gane at UFC 270 on Jan. 22, 2022
Record since UFC exit: 1-0 MMA, 0-2 boxing
Mike Perry (14-8 MMA, 7-8 UFC)
VENICE, CALIFORNIA - MAY 13: Mike Perry participates in training during the Open Workout for Netflix's MVP MMA 1 at Venice Beach on May 13, 2026 in Venice, California. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images for Netflix)
VENICE, CALIFORNIA - MAY 13: Mike Perry participates in training during the Open Workout for Netflix's MVP MMA 1 at Venice Beach on May 13, 2026 in Venice, California. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images for Netflix)
Next fight: May 16 vs. Nate Diaz at MVP MMA 1
Last MMA fight (also last UFC bout): Unanimous decision loss vs. Daniel Rodriguez at UFC on ABC 2 on April 10, 2021
Record since UFC exit: 0-1 boxing, 6-0 bareknuckle boxing, 1-0 custom rules
Nate Diaz (21-13 MMA, 16-11 UFC)
VENICE, CALIFORNIA - MAY 13: Nate Diaz participates in training during the Open Workout for Netflix's MVP MMA 1 at Venice Beach on May 13, 2026 in Venice, California. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images for Netflix)
VENICE, CALIFORNIA - MAY 13: Nate Diaz participates in training during the Open Workout for Netflix's MVP MMA 1 at Venice Beach on May 13, 2026 in Venice, California. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images for Netflix)
Next fight: May 16 vs. Mike Perry at MVP MMA 1
Last MMA fight (also last UFC bout): Submission win vs. Tony Ferguson at UFC 279 on Sept. 10, 2022
Record since UFC exit: 1-1 boxing
Ronda Rousey (12-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC)
Ronda Rousey, MVP/Netflix press conference
Ronda Rousey, MVP/Netflix press conference
Next fight: May 16 vs. Gina Carano at MVP MMA 1
Last MMA fight (also last UFC bout): TKO loss vs. Amanda Nunes at UFC 207 on Dec. 30, 2016
Record since UFC exit: 0-0
Eric Shelton (21-9 MMA, 2-4 UFC)
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Next fight: May 16 vs. Khuseyn Shaykhaev at Fusion Fight League
Last MMA fight: Unanimous decision win vs. Eduardo Penha at Fury FC 116 on Feb. 20, 2026
Last UFC fight: Unanimous decision loss vs. Jordan Espinosa at UFC on ESPN+ 6 on March 23, 2019
Record since UFC exit: 9-3. MMA, 1-0 boxing
Bruno Souza (14-4 MMA, 0-2 UFC)
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Next fight: May 16 vs. Amin Almelik at Tachi PF 36
Last MMA fight: TKO loss vs. Ernie Juarez at Urijah Faber’s A1 Combat 34 on March 27, 2026
Last UFC fight: Unanimous decision loss vs. Luis Saldana at UFC on March 26, 2022
Record since UFC exit: 4-1 MMA, 3-3 karate
Damon Jackson (23-8-1 MMA, 6-6-1 UFC)
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Next fight: May 17 vs. Carlos Calderon at Fury FC 119
Last MMA fight (also last UFC bout): Submission loss vs. Jim Miller at UFC 309 on Nov. 16, 2024
