Alessandro Costa Stops Matt Schnell in 2:32, Extending 2026 UFC Run
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Updated · UFC · Jun 7
Alessandro Costa Stops Matt Schnell in 2:32, Extending 2026 UFC Run
3 articles · Updated · UFC · Jun 7
Summary
Alessandro Costa closed the UFC Fight Night prelims with a first-round TKO of Matt Schnell at 2:32, capitalizing on a short-notice opportunity for his second finish of 2026.
A straight right dropped Schnell and triggered a desperate takedown attempt, but Costa swarmed with follow-up strikes to force the stoppage.
The win gave Costa consecutive victories after his earlier stoppage of Stewart Nicoll and kept intact a notable trend: all four of his UFC wins have come by finish.
The Las Vegas prelim card featured four first-round finishes overall, including submissions by Edgar Chairez, Chelsea Chandler and Joanderson Brito, underscoring Costa's result in a fast-finishing night at Meta APEX.