On To the Next One: Matches to make after UFC Vegas 117
Arnold Allen is back in the win column
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 16: Arnold Allen of England reacts after a featherweight fight against Melquizael Costa of Brazil during the UFC Fight Night event at Meta APEX on May 16, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC) Arnold Allen got back in the win column by spoiling the first UFC main event spot for Melquizael Costa with fantastic showing int the main event of UFC Vegas 117. After his much-needed victory, where does “Almighty” go in the absolutely loaded featherweight division?
On an all-new edition of On To the Next One , MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee put on the matchmaking hats following the UFC’s latest Fight Night event, and discuss what’s next for Allen after his win over Costa? Additionally, future matchups are discussed for Doo Ho Choi after his Fight of the Night stoppage win over Daniel Santos, Juan Diaz following his finish win over Malcolm Wellmaker, along with fellow main card winners Modestas Bukauskas, Bernardo Sopaj, Khaos Williams, and more.
Plus, some listener suggestions and thoughts on the MVP MMA event on Saturday. Listen to the UFC Vegas 117 edition of On To the Next One . Audio-only versions of the podcast can be found on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , iHeartRadio , and wherever you find your favorite podcasts.