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Valter Walker has two names in mind for his next Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight bout.

The Brazilian submission specialist is hoping to return to action later this year and is eyeing former title challenger Derrick Lewis and unbeaten rising contender Josh Hokit as potential opponents, but prefers one over the other.

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Valter Walker wants Derrick Lewis fight after five first-round submissions Walker, who has submitted his last five opponents in the first round, is looking to return to the Octagon in October or November. In a recent interview, “The Foot Hunter” revealed that he wants to fight either Lewis or Hokit next.

“I want Derrick Lewis or Josh Hokit,” Walker told MMA Junkie. “I'll be ready to fight in October or November. I have in mind these two guys: Derrick Lewis or Josh Hokit. This is who I want next.”

Hokit and Lewis squared off at UFC Freedom 250, where the former emerged victorious. Nevertheless, Walker believes the latte…

Stamp Fairtex’s next bout has been confirmed by One Championship.

The former three-sport champion will return to action against Selina Flores in a women’s atomweight muay thai bout at One Fight Night 47 on Sept. 4.

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Stamp Fairtex eyes second muay thai win in 2026 at One Fight Night 47 One Championship announced the matchup on social media, describing it as a “pivotal” clash between two atomweight contenders.

This fight marks Stamp’s third appearance in One Championship since a two-year stint on the sidelines. She is widely regarded as one of combat sport’s most versatile fighters, winning titles in muay thai, kickboxing and MMA.

Meanwhile, Flores represents a new challenge for the former champion. The American enters the matchup looking to establish herself among the division’s top contenders with a win over one of the promotion’s most recognizable fighters.

Elsewhere on the card, Gilbert Nakatani takes on Nazareth Lalthazuala in strawwe…

Most Valuable Promotions aims to become a long-term challenger to the Ultimate Fighting Championship after completing its merger with the Professional Fighters League, combining live events, fighter promotion and entertainment content under a single brand.Jake Paul's MVP Reveals Ambitious Plan to Challenge UFC MVP’s merger with PFL represents one of the most significant recent developments in the professional mixed martial arts landscape. The combined company will operate under the MVP name and merge its promotional and talent management operations with the PFL’s event infrastructure and roster.

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MVP co-founder Nakisa Bidarian and other executives spoke to Business Insider about how MVP plans to compete with the UFC.

“We're not going to overtake UFC in the near term,” Bidarian said. “Over time, we want to chip away and hopefully create a Nike and Adidas dynamic, a Pepsi and Coke dynamic, over the next seven to 10 years.”

PFL CEO John Martin said t…