A chaotic prelims moment at UFC Vegas 115 led the way on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, as a fighter suffered a controversial knockout from an illegal soccer kick yet the bout was allowed to continue.
The incident topped a packed slate of MMA storylines that also included high-profile fight bookings, sharp criticism of the UFC, and notable moves across multiple promotions.
Jake Paul made waves by claiming that the UFC is dying and criticizing Dana White, adding more fuel to his ongoing feud with the promotion’s president.
On the fight front, Chris Weidman vs. Colby Covington was scheduled for a May 30 lineup, while Olympic wrestling standout Gable Steveson was announced to face an opponent nicknamed King Kong at RAF09.
Lando Vannata also addressed his loss to Darrius Flowers, attributing the defeat to a liver shot and a headbutt from two different slams rather than a rib injury.
Elsewhere on the UFC landscape, Cub Swanson was described as the final WEC fighter still active on the UFC roster, Azamat Murzakanov was noted for a callout at UFC 327 and his many Brazilian fans, and flyweight Alessandro Costa was seen demonstrating to Stewart Nicoll how he landed the finishing shot in their bout.
