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Pros react after Edson Barboza KO's Billy Quarantillo at UFC Kansas City
Chris Taylor - April 15, 2023
Tonight’s UFC Kansas City event was co-headlined by a featherweight matchup featuring Edson Barboza taking on Billy Quarantillo. Barboza (23-11 MMA) had entered the contest looking to snap a two-fight losing skid. The feared Brazilian striker had suffered a unanimous decision loss to Bryce Mitchell in his most previous Octagon appearance.
UFC Kansas City Results: Edson Barboza KO's Billy Quarantillo (Video)
Chris Taylor - April 15, 2023
Tonight’s UFC Kansas City event is co-headlined by a featherweight matchup featuring Edson Barboza taking on Billy Quarantillo. Barboza (22-11 MMA) will enter the contest looking to snap a two-fight losing skid, his latest being a unanimous decision loss to Bryce Mitchell. The Brazilian striker last tasted victory at UFC 262 in 2021, when he knocked out Shane Burgos.
UFC Kansas City Results: Ion Cutelaba TKO's Tanner Boser in Round 1 (Video)
Chris Taylor - April 15, 2023
Tonight’s UFC Kansas City main card features a light heavyweight fight between Tanner Boser and Ion Cutelaba. Boser (20-10-1 MMA) will be returning to light heavyweight after going just 1-3 over his past four Octagon appearances. The 31-year-old Canadian will be looking to return to the win column after dropping a split decision to Rodrigo Nascimento in his previous effort.
UFC Kansas City Results: Rafa Garcia defeats Clay Guida (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - April 15, 2023
Tonight’s UFC Kansas City main card is kicked off by a lightweight bout featuring Rafa Garcia taking on Clay Guida. Garcia (15-3 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since earning a unanimous decision victory over Hayisaer Maheshate at December’s UFC Vegas 66 event. The Mexican standout has gone 3-3 since joining the UFC ranks in March of 2021.
Johnny Walker offers to welcome former UFC champion Alex Pereira to light heavyweight: “Whatever it takes”
Harry Kettle - April 15, 2023
UFC fighter Johnny Walker has made it known that he’d be interested in welcoming Alex Pereira to the light heavyweight division. Last weekend at UFC 287, Alex Pereira lost his UFC middleweight championship. He was knocked out cold by Israel Adesanya and as a result of that, ‘Poatan’ announced that his next fight will be up at 205 pounds.
Michael Bisping critical of Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz boxing match: “He’s not a boxer, he’s almost 40 years old”
Harry Kettle - April 15, 2023
UFC commentator Michael Bisping has criticized the matchmaking of Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz in a boxing match. Earlier this week, it was announced that Jake Paul will take on Nate Diaz in a pro boxing match. The contest will take place on August 5 in Dallas, Texas as Paul attempts to rebound from his recent defeat to Tommy Fury.
Max Holloway plans to finish or put on a "Kattar-like performance" against Arnold Allen after being called "pillow hands" by fans
Cole Shelton - April 14, 2023
Max Holloway plans to silence some doubters on Saturday night. Holloway is set to headline UFC Kansas City against Arnold Allen in a pivotal scrap at featherweight. The winner could get a title shot next time out, but Holloway has heard all the talk that he is done and needs to either retire or move up to lightweight.
Charles Oliveira vs. Beneil Dariush removed from UFC 288
Cole Shelton - April 14, 2023
Charles Oliveira and Beneil Dariush will not be fighting at UFC 288 after all. According to ESPN Deportes, Oliveira has suffered an injury and his fight against Dariush on May 6 at UFC 288 is off. The report states that the plan is to rebook the fight in the near future as Oliveira’s injury is described as minor but has kept him away from training for a few weeks.
Jake Paul says he's "fueled with vengeance" to beat Tommy Fury in a potential rematch after Nate Diaz fight: "That was the worst version of me possible"
Cole Shelton - April 14, 2023
Jake Paul hopes to secure a rematch with Tommy Fury after he beats Nate Diaz. Back in February, Paul and Fury finally settled their differences in a highly-anticipated fight which the Brit won by split decision. After the loss, Paul talked about doing an immediate rematch with Fury but that is no longer the plan.
Jon Anik reveals that Colby Covington beef has been squashed: "I never felt particularly threatened"
Josh Evanoff - April 14, 2023
UFC commentator Jon Anik has finally discussed his brief feud with Colby Covington. ‘Chaos’ has been out of the cage since his win over Jorge Masvidal over a year ago. However, last month in London at UFC 287, the former interim champion made a shocking return. Covington weighed in as the main event’s backup fighter and was cageside for the card.
Leon Edwards laughs off talk that he could be stripped of UFC welterweight title: "I’m one that always took every fight"
Josh Evanoff - April 14, 2023
UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards isn’t worried about losing the gold. ‘Rocky’ has been out of the octagon since his trilogy bout with Kamaru Usman last month. In that outing, Edwards scored his second straight win over ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ by unanimous decision. The British star had famously claimed the title by knockout the prior August.
Leon Edwards opens up on his relationship with UFC President Dana White amid Colby Covington controversy: “It's alright, we're not the best pals”
Lewis Simpson - April 14, 2023
UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards opens up on his relationship with UFC President Dana White amid the Colby Covington controversy. In March, at UFC 286, Edwards successfully completed the double over Kamaru Usman, earning a majority decision on the judges’ scorecards. Colby Covington, the UFC’s favourite heel, weighed in as the backup fighter in case anything was to unexpectedly occur.
Gilbert Burns explains why he would prefer to fight Colby Covington for the UFC welterweight title over Leon Edwards
Susan Cox - April 14, 2023
Gilbert Burns is explaining why he would prefer to fight Colby Covington for the UFC welterweight title over Leon Edwards. It was earlier this month at UFC 287 where Gilbert Burns (22-5 MMA) defeated Jorge Masvidal (35-17 MMA) via unanimous decision in the welterweight co-main event.
UFC Kansas City: 'Holloway vs. Allen' Weigh-in Results - One Fighter Misses Weight
Susan Cox - April 14, 2023
UFC Kansas City takes place tomorrow, Saturday, April 15th at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Headlining the event will be a featherweight battle between Max Holloway (23-7 MMA) and Arnold Allen (19-1 MMA).
Chael Sonnen shares some advice for former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker: “You cannot be a Sandhagen”
Harry Kettle - April 14, 2023
MMA analyst Chael Sonnen has given Robert Whittaker some advice regarding a possible fight against Alex Pereira. Last weekend at UFC 287, Alex Pereira was knocked out cold by Israel Adesanya. In the process, he lost his UFC middleweight championship.
Firas Zahabi believes Alex Pereira “might never be the same” after brutal knockout loss to Israel Adesanya at UFC 287: “The way he fell”
Harry Kettle - April 14, 2023
Firas Zahabi feels like Alex Pereira may never be the same following his knockout loss to Israel Adesanya last weekend. Last Saturday night, Israel Adesanya knocked Alex Pereira out cold. In doing so, he recaptured the UFC middleweight championship and finally earned a win over the man who had previously beaten him three times.
Jan Blachowicz details 'very big motivation' to cut to 185lbs for Israel Adesanya rematch
Andrew Whitelaw - April 13, 2023
Jan Blachowicz wants to challenge Israel Adesanya for the UFC middleweight title in a rematch. The former light heavyweight champ has competed in the same division his entire career but is willing to endure what would be a tough weight cut for a chance to take middleweight gold from ‘The Last Stylebender.’
Loopy Godinez "confident" she beat Cynthia Calvillo at UFC 287 but disappointed how "close" the fight was
Cole Shelton - April 13, 2023
Loopy Godinez is disappointed by how close her fight with Cynthia Calvillo was. Godinez entered the fight coming off a loss to Angela Hill last August, in what she admits was a disappointing fight for her. She was then booked to face Calvillo at UFC 287 in a fight Godinez thought she would dominate in.