NCAA Division-1 heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson (2-0) will make his return to mixed martial arts (MMA) when he collides with Mexican mauler Hugo Lezama (11-3) on the official Mexico Fight League (MFL) YouTube channel on Thurs., Feb. 19, 2026 from Showcenter Complex in Monterey, Mexico.
“I am excited to continue my MMA journey at Mexico Fight League 3,” Steveson said. “I have a great opportunity to go against one of Mexico’s solid veteran fighters. This is all about growth
for me and testing myself before I do make that step up to the next level. But I come to take care of business and dominate. Tune in February 19 and be part of the ride.”
Check out the entire MFL 3 fight card below:
MFL 3 Main Card at 10 p.m. ET on YouTube:
Main Event | Heavyweight
Gable Steveson (2-0) vs. Hugo Lezama (11-3)
Co-Main Event | Welterweight
Irving ‘Mustang’ Cardona (4-4) vs. ‘Smooth’ Edgar Escarrega (12-4-1)
Bantamweight
Luis Solorzano (10-7) vs. Alexandro Bravo (5-3)
Bantamweight
Ricardo Hurtado (2-3) vs. Matias Molero (4-2)
Lightweight
Pacheco Hernandez (1-0) vs. Gael Resendiz (1-1)
MFL 3 ‘Prelims’ Card at 8 p.m. ET on YouTube:
Heavyweight
Hector Negroe García (1-1) vs. Renzo Aldave (Debut)
Bantamweight
Omar Diaz (2-2) vs. Luis Piñango (4-5)
Catchweight
Carolina Rojas (Debut) vs. Jharely Reyes (0-3)
Welterweight
Villareal (3-0) vs. Arreola (3-3)
Flyweight
Morales (Debut) vs. Rodriguez (Debut)
Steveson is expected to earn a spot on the UFC roster in the coming months — assuming he keeps winning.
