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UFC Kansas City: Machado Garry vs. Fighting analysis

Published

1 year ago

April 23, 2025

Photo: Mmajunkie

UFC Kansas City: Machado Garry vs. sheet He has Elektiza T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, on Saturday, April 26, 2025. This event means the third UFC visit to Kansas City and has an attractive main event in welterweight between Ian Machado Garry and Carlos Prates.

Preview of the main event: Ian Machado Garry vs. Carlos Prates

In the headliner Ian Machado Garry from Ireland (15-1 MMA, 8-1 UFC) is looking for a redemption after his first professional defeat with Shavkat Rakhmonov on UFC 310 in December. On his path stands Brazilian Carlos Prates (21-6 MMA, 4-0 UFC), a knockout specialist, riding in a series of 10-chalters KO/TKO. The fight promises to start with styles: technical striking and fight IQ compared to the explosive power and the final ability of Prates. Since both warriors look at climbing in welterweight rankings, this duel may have significant implications of the title.

How to watch

Date Saturday, April 26, 205
Premises T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, Missouri
Storage 18:00 et / 15:00 PT on ESPN2 and ESP+
Main card 21:00 et / 18:00 PT at ESPN2 and ESP+. Fans can stream the live event on ESPN+ with subscription. In selected countries, the event is also available at DAN.

Strange betting

The main event is expected to be strictly questioned, and the chances are reflected in the contrasting strengths of the fighters. On April 22, 2025, Ian Machado Garry is a tiny favorite with the chances of them around -110, while Carlos Prates is mentioned around -110, which indicates the fight for Pick’s law.

Full combat card:

Main card (21:00 et / 18:00 PT at ESPN2 and ESPN+):

*Semi -average weight: Ian Machado Garry vs. Carlos Prtes
*Lightweight massive weight: Anthony Smith vs. Zhang Minggang
*Featherweight: Giga Chikadze vs. David Oama
*Average weight: Michel Pereira vs. Abus Magomdov
*Semi -average weight: Randy Brown vs. Nicolas DLBY
*Average weight: Ikram of Aliscers vs. Andre MNIZ

Entrance card (18:00 et / 15:00 PT on ESPN2 and ESPN+)

*Fly weight: Matt Schnell vs. Jimmy Got
*Featherlight: Evan Elder vs. Ahmad Hassanada
*Wadzka Bantam: Malcolm wellmaker vs. Cameron Saaman
*Straw weight of women: Jaqueline Amorim vs. Polyana van
*Women’s Bantam Weight: Chelsea Chandler vs. Joselyne Edwards

Final thoughts

UFC Kansas City: Machado Garry vs. Prates offers a night of high rate duels and potential implications of the title, especially in the welterweight ward. With a mix of experienced veterans and emerging stars, this event is a must for MMA enthusiasts.

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UFC Abu Dhabi results: Ankalaev vs. Guskov

Published

1 hour ago

July 25, 2026

The Punch Junkie™ News

UFC Abu Dhabi results: Ankalaev vs. Guskov

UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev v Guskov Ceremonial Weigh-in

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – JULY 24: (L-R) Opponents Magomed Ankalaev of Russia and Bogdan Guskov of Uzbekistan face off during the UFC Fight Night ceremonial weigh-in at Etihad Arena on July 24, 2026 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)

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PFL D.C. Results: Jean vs. Rodriguez

Published

5 hours ago

July 25, 2026

The Punch Junkie™ News

MMA Fighting has PFL D.C. results for the Jean vs. Rodriguez fight card from CareFirst Arena, Washington, D.C on Saturday night.

In the main event, Thad Jean takes on late-notice replacement Ernesto Rodriguez for the vacant PFL welterweight title. The 2025 PFL welterweight champion, Jean was originally scheduled to face 2024 PFL champion Shamil Musaev in the bout, but Musaev withdrew this week, allowing Rodriguez, who was booked to fight Aaron McKenzie on the undercard, to step in.

A light heavyweight slugfest between Tyson Pedro and Rafael Xavier serves as the co-main event.

The PFL D.C. prelim card kicks off at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with the main card following at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN.

Check out the PFL D.C. results below.

Main Card (10 p.m. ET on ESPN)

Thad Jean vs. Ernesto Rodriguez â€” Vacant welterweight title fight

Tyson Pedro vs. Rafael Zavier

Sullivan Cauley vs. Rasul Magomedov

Eliezer Kubanza vs. Chris Mixan

Preliminary Card (8 p.m. ET on ESPN+)

Michael Cyr vs. Bryce Meredith

Nkosi Ndebele vs. Brandon Davis

Chad Yard vs. Coby Bradford

Noah Hermosillo vs. Jacob Pais

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UFC Abu Dhabi loses fight hours before event

Published

5 hours ago

July 25, 2026

The Punch Junkie™ News

UFC Abu Dhabi loses fight hours before event

UFC Abu Dhabi has taken a late just before the event was set to kick off.

Saturday's Fight Night card will go down with only 12 bouts after the cancellation of a main card bout between Islam Dulatov and Wellington Turman, the promotion announced just hours before the start of the event.

According to the promotion, Dulatov was forced off the welterweight bout due to illness. On a statement posted on Dulatov's social media Saturday morning, his team revealed the fighter had to be hospitalized on Friday.

â€œLast night, Islam was admitted to the hospital due to an infection and spent several hours receiving medical treatment,â€ the statement read. â€œDespite every effort to keep the fight on, the decision was made together with the UFC to withdraw him from the bout in the interest of his health and well-being. Right now, the only priority is for Islam to make a full recovery. He will personally address everyone with a statement as soon as he is able.â€

Dulatov's team added that â€œIslam will use this time to recover completely and will come back stronger than ever.â€

Turman, who was set to make his return to the cage after two and a half years away, sidelined that long due to four shoulder surgeries, said on his social media he wishes Dulatov a quick recovery and hopes for a fast turnaround, re-booking the Dulatov bout or facing a new opponent instead.

The UFC has yet to announce if a fight will be moved to the main card.

Check the updated UFC Abu Dhabi lineup below.

Main Card (Paramount+ at 12 p.m. ET)

Preliminary Card (Paramount+ at 9 a.m. ET)