SteelFist Fight Night 115 lands in Salt Lake City on July 18, 2026, featuring Jaime Sanchez vs Gilbert Irankunda, Max Kreger vs Shea Kopecky, and the first-ever SteelFist Muay Thai Championship.
SteelFist Fight Night 115 Set to Ignite Salt Lake City with MMA, Kickboxing & Muay Thai Action
Salt Lake City is preparing for one of the biggest regional combat sports events of the summer as SteelFist Fight Night 115 heads to the Union Event Center on Saturday, July 18, 2026.
Promoters are advertising up to 14 explosive bouts across MMA, Kickboxing, and Muay Thai, making it one of the most diverse fight cards on the Utah combat sports calendar. Doors open at 6:00 PM, with the first fight scheduled for 7:00 PM.
SteelFist has built a reputation as Utah’s longest-running live combat sporting event, consistently showcasing rising local talent alongside experienced regional veterans.
Main Event: Jaime Sanchez vs Gilbert Irankunda
The headline attraction features a Lightweight MMA showdown between Jaime Sanchez and Gilbert Irankunda.
Sanchez enters as a highly regarded lightweight prospect known for his aggressive pace and finishing ability, while Irankunda brings a powerful, athletic style that has made him a dangerous matchup for anyone in the division.
With both fighters looking to make a statement in the regional lightweight scene, the matchup has the potential to produce fireworks from the opening bell.
Co-Main Event: Max Kreger vs Shea Kopecky
The co-main event features a Catchweight MMA contest between Max Kreger and Shea Kopecky.
Kreger is expected to bring a pressure-heavy approach and strong grappling credentials, while Kopecky’s striking and toughness have made him a fan favorite on previous regional cards. The stylistic contrast could create one of the night’s most compelling battles.
Historic SteelFist Muay Thai Championship
One of the biggest storylines of the evening will be the crowning of the first-ever SteelFist Muay Thai Champion.
Tucker Harris and Logan Shell are set to collide for the inaugural SteelFist Muay Thai Championship Belt, adding a historic element to an already stacked event.
Full Card Highlights
Additional bouts featured on the poster include:
- Damon Munoz vs Joey Maloua Kurtin (Kickboxing)
- Maxwell Spencer vs Brock Slade (Kickboxing)
- Ernest vs Kea Teritahi (Kickboxing)
- Joe Davis vs Brian Miller (Kickboxing)
- Frank Clemente vs Chris Keochaleune (Kickboxing)
- George Lavaka vs Taggert Jackson (Kickboxing)
- Parker Seyboldt vs Renan Galvao (Muay Thai)
- Colten McOuvery vs Shaun Combs (Featherweight MMA)
- Sam Curtis vs Kohel Robison (Featherweight MMA)
- Aung Zeya vs Damien Syddall (Bantamweight MMA)
- Adam Shaheem vs Kenny Yetter (Heavyweight MMA)
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026
- Venue: Union Event Center
- Doors Open: 6:00 PM
- First Fight: 7:00 PM
