Matches to make after UFC Vegas 117
UFC Vegas 117 featured a 13-fight card headlined by a featherweight bout between Arnold Allen and Melquizael Costa. Several fighters earned notable victories, prompting suggestions for future matchups in the featherweight, bantamweight, and light heavyweight divisions. The event continued the UFC's active May schedule at the Meta Apex venue.
- ▪Arnold Allen defeated Melquizael Costa and is suggested to face fellow Englishman Lerone Murphy next.
- ▪Doo Ho Choi earned a TKO win over Daniel Santos and could fight Sean Woodson in a potential contender matchup.
- ▪Juan Diaz won via rear-naked choke in his UFC debut and is matched up against Rinya Nakamura.
- ▪Modestas Bukauskas defeated Christian Edwards and is expected to return to light heavyweight to face Dustin Jacoby.
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