The UFC Fight Night in Kansas City takes place this Saturday, April 26, 2025, live from the T-Mobile Center in Missouri.
Broadcasting live on ESPN2 and ESPN+, the event features a stacked card headlined by a welterweight clash between Ian Machado Garry and Brazil’s rising knockout artist Carlos Prates.
🥊 Main Event: Ian Machado Garry vs. Carlos Prates
Saturday's main event brings together two dynamic strikers in a high-stakes welterweight showdown:
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Ian Machado Garry 🇮🇪 (15-1): Returning after his first career loss at UFC 310, Garry looks to bounce back and re-establish himself as a top contender.
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Carlos Prates 🇧🇷 (21-6): Representing the Fighting Nerds, Prates enters the octagon riding an 11-fight knockout streak, making his first UFC main event appearance.
📌 What to Expect: A fast-paced, technical striking war that could have major implications for the welterweight division.
🥋 Co-Main Event: Anthony Smith vs. Zhang Mingyang
The co-main event features a light heavyweight clash between seasoned veteran Anthony Smith and hard-hitting prospect Zhang Mingyang.
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Anthony Smith 🇺🇸: Former title challenger seeking one more signature win before retirement.
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Zhang Mingyang 🇨🇳: A dangerous up-and-comer aiming to make a statement on the big stage.
📌 Expect fireworks in this battle of experience vs. youth.
📋 UFC Kansas City – Main Card Lineup
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Ian Machado Garry vs. Carlos Prates (Welterweight)
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Anthony Smith vs. Zhang Mingyang (Light Heavyweight)
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Giga Chikadze vs. David Onama (Featherweight)
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Michel Pereira vs. Abus Magomedov (Middleweight)
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Randy Brown vs. Nicolas Dalby (Welterweight)
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Ikram Aliskerov vs. André Muniz (Middleweight)
🔥 Preliminary Card Highlights
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Matt Schnell vs. Jimmy Flick (Flyweight)
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Evan Elder vs. Gauge Young (Lightweight)
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Chris Gutiérrez vs. John Castañeda (Bantamweight)
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Da'Mon Blackshear vs. Alateng Heili (Bantamweight)
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Malcolm Wellmaker vs. Cameron Saaiman (Bantamweight)
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Jaqueline Amorim vs. Polyana Viana (Women’s Strawweight)
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Timothy Cuamba vs. Roberto Romero (Featherweight)
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Chelsea Chandler vs. Joselyne Edwards (Women’s Bantamweight)
📌 Keep an eye on the Brazilian fighters, including Amorim, Viana, and Muniz, all looking to impress.
📺 How to Watch UFC Kansas City
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Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
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Location: T-Mobile Center – Kansas City, Missouri
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Prelims Start: 6:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT
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Main Card Start: 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT
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Broadcast: ESPN2 / ESPN+ (US), UFC Fight Pass (International)
🎯 Final Thoughts: All Eyes on Kansas City
With a main event featuring two elite strikers and a deep lineup of finishers, UFC Kansas City is set to deliver non-stop action.
✅ Garry vs. Prates headlines in a high-stakes welterweight clash
✅ Anthony Smith’s final run? He faces a dangerous young prospect
✅ Plenty of finishes expected across both the prelims and main card
Don't miss this explosive fight night!