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  • MMA Community Debates The Finish Of Costa vs. Schnell

    MMA Community Debates The Finish Of Costa vs. Schnell

    Though there is debate about the finishing sequence, Alessandro Costa came away with the win over Matt Schnell in the featured prelim of UFC Vegas 118.

    Both men took a cautious approach to start, but Costa started to get his striking going, picking up the pace. Costa landed a combination a couple of minutes in, blasting Schnell with a right hand that made him wobbly before falling flat onto his face.

    Costa got on top and started to throw punches that went unanswered, resulting in referee Herb Dean stepping in to stop the fight.

    Schnell, however, appeared to scramble into grappling for a takedown after the stoppage, needing to be informed by Dean that the fight was over. Schnell protested the stoppage; however, the result will stand.

    Alessandro Costa Gets Bizarre Stoppage Win Over Matt Schnell At UFC Vegas 118

    Costa has now won three of his last four. He came into this bout off a performance bonus-earning finish of Stewart Nicoll in April.

    Schnell has now lost back-to-back fights and five of his last six.

  • “Bas Rutten Would Be Proud” – Alessandro Costa Gets Liver Shot KO

    “Bas Rutten Would Be Proud” – Alessandro Costa Gets Liver Shot KO

    Alessandro Costa hasn’t always found success in his UFC tenure thus far, but he had a highlight during the prelims of UFC Vegas 115, putting away Stewart Nicoll with a nasty liver shot.

    Costa appeared to be fairly dominant in round one, bringing pressure and calculated striking that outmatched Nicoll’s flashy striking style. The second round proved to be more competitive, with some back-and-forth between the two.

    Costa, however, took round two over when he added successful takedown attempts.

    Then, in the closing seconds of the round, Costa landed a punch that went directly to the liver of Nicoll, causing him to crumble down in pain.

    Alessandro Costa Stops Stewart Nicoll At UFC Vegas 115

    Costa is now 3-3 in the UFC since entering from Lux Fight League. Two of his losses have notably come against Amir Albazi and Steve Erceg.

    Nicoll is 0-3 since arriving at the UFC in 2024.