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UFC Kansas City: 'Garry vs. Prates' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - April 26, 2025
The Octagon returns to Missouri for tonight’s UFC Kansas City event, a 13-bout fight card headlined by Ian Machado Garry vs. Carlos Prates. Garry (15-1 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since suffering his first career loss to Shavkat Rakhmonov at this past December’s UFC 310 event. Prior to that setback, ‘The Future’ had gone a perfect 8-0 inside of the Octagon, earning wins over Michael Page, Geoff Neal and Neil Magny during that stretch.
Kamaru Usman issues statement after UFC Atlanta return confirmed
Harry Kettle - April 26, 2025
UFC legend Kamaru Usman has issued a statement after it was confirmed that he’ll be battling Joaquin Buckley at UFC Atlanta. For the longest time, Kamaru Usman has been seen as one of the greatest welterweights of all time. He earned that title for two reasons: his run as a contender, and his dominant reign as champion. However, after suffering a string of defeats in his last few outings, many have wondered whether or not ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ is on his way out of mixed martial arts.
Amanda Nunes explains motivation behind planned UFC return
Harry Kettle - April 26, 2025
UFC legend Amanda Nunes has explained the motivation behind her planned return to action with the promotion. For the longest time, Amanda Nunes has been recognized as the greatest female fighter in mixed martial arts history. She accomplished some truly incredible things throughout the course of her career, and that much is an understatement. Now, after a few years away, it seems as if she’s planning on making the walk to the Octagon once again.
Georges St-Pierre gives his thoughts on Tom Aspinall vs Jon Jones
Harry Kettle - April 26, 2025
UFC legend Georges St-Pierre has given his thoughts on the potential showdown between Tom Aspinall and Jon Jones. As we know, there’s a lot of hype and excitement in the air when it comes to a potential clash between Tom Aspinall and Jon Jones. The two are both holding a version of the UFC heavyweight title right now, and it seems as if we’re waiting on Jones before we get any kind of official announcement regarding a fight between them. Alas, that hasn’t stopped fans from thinking hard about what this contest would look like.
Dana White announces UFC Atlanta main and co-main events, featuring return of Kamaru Usman
Cole Shelton - April 25, 2025
The UFC is headed back to Atlanta, Georgia, and UFC CEO Dana White has announced the main and co-main event. Taking to Instagram Live, White announced that the main event of the card will see former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman taking on Joaquin Buckley. The event will take place on June 14 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.
WATCH | UFC Kansas City headliner caught smoking cigarettes days before main event fight
BJ Penn Staff - April 25, 2025
It’s no secret that UFC welterweight contender Carlos Prates enjoys the occasional — or regular — cigarette. What may surprise some fans is that the Brazilian is still hacking darts mere days before the biggest fight of his life. Prates is currently ranked No. 13 at welterweight, thanks in large part to recent victories over welterweight veterans Li Jingliang and Neil Magny. This weekend, in the main event of the UFC’s latest stop in Kansas City, he will take on No. 7-ranked contender Ian Machado Garry. The winner of their fight probably isn’t next for a shot at the welterweight title, but they will be close. Safe to say the stakes of the fight are extremely high.
Dustin Poirier claims he asked for Ilia Topuria in retirement fight but UFC ‘never entertained it’
BJ Penn Staff - April 25, 2025
Dustin Poirier will fight for a final time at UFC 318 on July 19, when he takes on his long-time rival Max Holloway. On paper, Holloway looks like a perfect final opponent for the legendary lightweight Poirier. The pair have fought twice before, and while Poirier has won both encounters, both fights were entertaining. Furthermore, the two MMA legends are among the most beloved fighters in the sport’s history. It makes all the sense in the world.
Former Manchester United star Patrice Evra signs with PFL, set to debut in May
Cole Shelton - April 25, 2025
Former Manchester United superstar Patrice Evra will be making his MMA debut. The PFL announced they signed Evra, and he’s set to make his debut at PFL Paris on May 23. The event will take place at the Accor Arena.
UFC icon Demetrious Johnson shares key factor in decision to retire following legendary run
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 25, 2025
Demetrious Johnson has shared a crucial reason for his decision to retire from pro MMA competition. Johnson is regarded as one of MMA’s all-time greats. He holds the record for the most successful consecutive UFC title defenses with 11. “Mighty Mouse’s” last pro MMA bout took place back in 2023 for ONE Championship, and he announced his retirement the following year.
Dustin Poirier ends UFC career in BMF title fight against Max Holloway on July 19
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 25, 2025
Dustin Poirier’s swan song has been announced, and he’ll get to have one last dance with an old rival. Poirier appeared on “The Pat McAfee Show” and he revealed that the final bout of his pro MMA career will take place on July 19. Poirier will share the Octagon with Max Holloway for the third and final time. Holloway’s BMF title will be at stake in the five-round pay-per-view headliner.
UFC Kansas City weigh-in results: Ian Machado Garry vs. Carlos Prates official, one fighter whiffs on scale
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 25, 2025
The UFC Kansas City weigh-ins have wrapped up, and there was a scale fail on the main card. Luckily for fight fans, headliners Ian Machado Garry and Carlos Prates made weight for their clash scheduled for Saturday. Garry tipped the scales at 171 pounds. Prates made championship weight at 170 pounds. Anthony Smith also clocked in for the last bout of his pro MMA career. Both he and his opponent Zhang Mingyang weighed in at 206 pounds.
Ian Machado Garry says Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington are "not fighters" anymore
Harry Kettle - April 25, 2025
UFC welterweight contender Ian Machado Garry has taken an interesting shot at welterweight veterans Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington. For Ian Machado Garry, Saturday night serves as a real opportunity for him to prove that he belongs amongst the elite at 170 pounds. He plans on taking out Carlos Prates which, if you’ve seen the Brazilian fight, is going to be no easy task. It may well be the toughest bout of the Irishman’s career to date, and that’s saying something given that he’s battled Shavkat Rakhmonov – although, Shavkat was reportedly injured at least during some of that fight.
The Rock explains why he decided to play Mark Kerr in new MMA movie
Harry Kettle - April 25, 2025
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has explained why he was so interested in playing Mark Kerr in The Smashing Machine movie. For the longest time, The Rock has been one of the biggest names in the world of combat sports – if you include professional wrestling, that is. He’s also proven himself to have a keen interest in mixed martial arts, too, even bestowing the BMF title to Jorge Masvidal a number of years ago. In late 2023, it was announced that he’d be taking his passion for the sport to a new level by playing Mark Kerr in a biopic of the former UFC champion’s life.
Israel Adesanya reveals interest in training with former rival Jon Jones
Harry Kettle - April 25, 2025
UFC legend Israel Adesanya has said that he’d be interested in training with Jon Jones at some point in the future. As we know, Israel Adesanya is a pretty iconic figure within the world of mixed martial arts. He is one of the most popular fighters of his generation, and he’s one of the most successful middleweight in the history of the sport. Alas, across his last few fights, he’s fallen short in a string of losses that have left many wondering how much longer he’s got left at the elite level.
Sean Climaco aims to give Akif Guluzada a rude welcoming at ONE Fight Night 31
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 24, 2025
Flyweight Muay Thai striker Sean Climaco wants to teach rising star Akif Guluzada a harsh lesson when they meet at ONE Fight Night 31: Kongthoranee vs. Nong-O II. The brawlers lock horns on Friday, May 2, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium in flyweight Muay Thai action that promises to be memorable for as long as it lasts.
Tye Ruotolo gunning for fast finish in third clash with Dante Leon
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 24, 2025
ONE Welterweight Submission Grappling World Champion Tye Ruotolo is out to prove he’s not the same man that Dante Leon battled all those years ago. The American defends his crown against Leon. This happens in their third meeting in the co-main event of ONE Fight Night 31: Kongthoranee vs. Nong-O II. The action takes place on Friday, May 2, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
Israel Adesanya admits he did 'three macro shroom trips' before beating Alex Pereira at UFC 287
BJ Penn Staff - April 24, 2025
Israel Adesanya waited a long time to beat Alex Pereira. As it turns out, his training camp for his long-awaited UFC win over the Brazilian included an interesting detail: psychedelic mushrooms. Adesanya finally beat Pereira at UFC 287 in 2023. It was his fourth fight with the fearsome Brazilian, and he had lost each previous encounter. Their first two fights were contested under kickboxing rules, and their third was in the UFC. Pereira won the first by decision, and the second and third with brutal knockouts.
Magomedov Ankalaev suspects Alex Pereira is 'done' fighting as UFC fans await rematch
BJ Penn Staff - April 24, 2025
UFC light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev doubts that Alex Pereira wants to continue fighting. Ankalaev captured the UFC light heavyweight title with a close decision win over Pereira at UFC 313 early last month. There has been talk of a rematch between the two stars since soon after they left the cage that night. Unfortunately, the rematch is still not a done deal.