2026 UFL Week 6 Results: St. Louis Battlehawks' Road Win vs. Louisville Kings

May 1, 2026 - 12:37

The St. Louis Battlehawks silenced the crowd at Louisville Stadium on Saturday, taking down the Kings 27-17 in a gritty Week 6 matchup. The win pushes St. Louis to 4-2 on the season, keeping them firmly in the playoff hunt in the XFL Conference.

Quarterback A.J. McCarron delivered a steady performance, throwing for 248 yards and two touchdowns. His connection with wide receiver Hakeem Butler proved lethal, as Butler hauled in seven catches for 112 yards and a score. The Battlehawks defense also stepped up, forcing two turnovers in the second half that swung momentum. Defensive back Mike Hampton intercepted a pass in the red zone, snuffing out a potential Louisville scoring drive.

For the Kings, the loss drops them to 2-4. Quarterback Malik Willis showed flashes of mobility, scrambling for 67 yards and a touchdown, but the offense stalled in the fourth quarter. Louisville managed only three points after halftime, unable to crack a St. Louis defense that tightened its coverage. Head coach Mike Nolan pointed to missed assignments and penalties as the main culprits.

The Battlehawks now return home to face the Arlington Renegades, while the Kings hit the road to take on the Houston Roughnecks. Both teams have clear areas to clean up as the season hits its midpoint.