Prelim Results | UFC Fight Night: Muhammad vs Bonfim

The two men danced around one another trading jabs and low kicks, looking to find their range and timing early. Soon after, Costa put a straight right hand on Schnell’s chin that send him collapsing backwards and reaching for a panicked takedown, only for the Brazilian to pounce and pound out the win.

After stopping Stewart Nicoll earlier this year, that’s now consecutive victories for Costa, who has earned finishes in each of his four UFC wins. The Brazilian has clear power in his hands and Top 15 talent, so it will be interesting to see who he ends up standing across from next.

McGhee was the more effect of the two in the opening round, switching stances and stinging Yannis with a diverse array of attacks. But Yannis clawed his way back into the contest in the second, getting the rhythm and timing of McGhee down and making things more competitive before the veteran was the more active of the two down the stretch.

For just the second time all day, the judges were called upon to render a verdict and when they did, it was McGhee who came away with the win. After an 11-month hiatus, this was a good return to the win column for “The Maniac,” who is looking to reclaim a place in the bantamweight rankings in the not-too-distant future.

The rangy Mexican stung Silva early in the contest and never really allowed him to get settled again. He floored Silva for a second time with an uppercut as the Brazilian came charging forward, and from there, he climbed into mount, worked to the back, and locked up the rear-naked choke finish.

Just a brilliant effort from “Puro Chicali,” who has now won three straight and should crack the rankings when they update next week. This was clearly an emotional moment for the talented 30-year-old, who secured the win in front of his kids.

The Stockton, California native dropped Cachoeira with a pair of hooks early in the contest, chasing her to the canvas immediately. She eventually worked into a position where she could isolate and extend the left arm of the Brazilian, and when she did, Cachoeira had no choice but to tap.

This was a great showing from the 35-year-old Chandler, who snapped a two-fight skid with the victory, collecting her first finish since her promotional debut in October 2022. This was easily the best she’s looked inside the Octagon and sets her up for another big opportunity later this year.

The two men were happy to battle in the clinch for much of the contest, trading control positions along the fence, neither throwing nor landing much of anything. Late in the frame as they broke from the cage, Brito started to apply pressure, causing Leavitt to shoot from too far out, giving the Brazilian the opportunity to latch onto the fight-ending choke.

That’s the second time the Dana White’s Contender Series grad has locked up that choke inside the Octagon and the seventh time in 10 appearances that he’s gotten his hand raised. Brito is a physical presence and dangerous threat on the doorstep of the Top 15, and it will be interesting to see who he gets paired off with next.

The flyweights came out firing from the jump, both women throwing heavy shots with nasty intent, a pair of green prospects showing their aggressive tendencies. Chaves controlled the majority of the second round from Duben’s back, landing shots and hunting for finishes prior to running level in the first half of the final round before Duben was able to grind things out from top position to close it out.

The judges were tasked with determining the victor and when the scorecards were tallied, it was Chaves that came out on the happy side of the split decision verdict, maintaining her undefeated record. This was a hard-fought first win and the kind of outing that will serve “A Braba” well going forward.

A right hand over the top caught Carnelossi in the side of the head, shaking her equilibrium and forcing her to fall to the canvas. As soon as she became a legal target, Souza blasted her with a left high kick that landed flush and sent Carnelossi crashing backwards, ending the contest.

Just a nasty finish from the 30-year-old Brazilian, who has now earned consecutive victories to open her 2026 campaign while advancing to 4-3 overall inside the Octagon. What a way to start the evening!