UFC Kansas City was eventful with Ian Machado Garry securing a win despite late challenges, Anthony Smith retiring, and Garry being named a backup for an upcoming title fight, while other stories included Dricus du Plessis addressing injury rumors and Chael Sonnen retracting a fight announcement.
UFC Kansas City was packed with drama. Ian Machado Garry triumphed, Anthony Smith retired, and fighters seized the spotlight beyond the APEX’s comfort zone.
Garry rebounded from a tough loss to Shavkat Rakhmonov. He dominated Carlos Prates early but faced a scare in Round 4. Prates almost ended it with his knockout power, but Garry held on in the final seconds to keep his title dreams alive.
Dana White named Garry as a backup for UFC 315’s welterweight title fight. Yet, fans remain skeptical about his championship potential. Curious about the buzz? Check out reactions to UFC Kansas City and other big stories.
In a twist, Dricus du Plessis addressed rumors about his injury and fight schedule. He debunked claims he’d be out until 2026, urging fans to ignore the fake news.
Then there’s Chael Sonnen. One minute, he claimed Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall was set, only to retract it hours later. Classic Sonnen—always keep a pinch of skepticism handy.
Belal Muhammad backed Islam Makhachev’s decision not to give Ilia Topuria a title shot. Fans are split on Topuria’s immediate contender status.
Oh, and the Poll of the Week! We asked who won the 2025 MMA Promotional Draft. Damon Martin’s GFL led with 34%, while Mike Heck’s UFC lagged at 12%. Surprised? So were we.
In other news… well, that’s for another day.