Fight For It 26 just got a fresh jolt of electricity. With Levi Whitlow withdrawing for the second time against Cody Noel, the promotion has tapped a hungry, proven competitor to fill the void — Devin “Manu the Great” Pegg. And while he’s stepping in on short notice, Pegg does not arrive as a filler opponent. He arrives with pedigree, momentum, and a résumé built on finishing instinct and composure under pressure.
Pegg enters Charlotte with an impressive 8–2 amateur record, backed by five submission victories and a top-three amateur ranking in Florida’s featherweight division. Trained out of Fight Me Combat Sports in Fort Myers, the 25-year-old has consistently taken on experienced opposition and emerged with clean technical wins. Whether by slick back takes, rear-naked chokes, or gritty decision victories, Pegg has shown he knows how to control chaos — a valuable trait when stepping into a pro-level spotlight on short notice.
Across the cage stands Cody “The Lion” Noel, the undefeated pro from Hobbs Jackson-Wink MMA. Noel carries five straight wins — four by stoppage — and has quietly built a reputation as one of the region’s most dangerous pressure fighters. His August pro debut ended in just 69 seconds, and his amateur run included a string of violent finishes against strong competition in Tennessee and the Carolinas. Where Pegg brings grappling precision and top-tier composure, Noel brings raw power, forward pressure, and a sense that momentum always bends in his direction.