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UFC Kansas City Post-Fight Press Conference

BAD MMA News — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 05:02:39 +0000

The UFC Kansas City Post-Fight Press Conference streams live from T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Mo. following tonight’s fights. The event was headlined by a welterweight bout between No. 7 ranked Ian Machado Garry and No. 13 ranked Carlos Prates . It was the third time the fight promotion hosted an event Kansas City. UFC Kansas City Post-Fight Press Conference Video

Ian Machado Garry promises to finish Carlos Prates at UFC on ESPN 66: ‘I feel it in my heart’

BAD MMA News — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 18:50:21 +0000

Ian Machado Garry is oozing confidence as he takes on a surging contender at UFC on ESPN 66. Machado Garry (15-1 MMA, 8-1 UFC) faces Carlos Prates (21-6 MMA, 4-0 UFC) in the April 26 welterweight main event at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Mo. Prates has been on a tear since joining the UFC roster, scoring four knockouts and four Performance of the Night bonuses. Machado Garry knows the Brazilian is dangerous but has a gut feeling that he’ll emerge victorious in emphatic fashion. “I think he’s been successful, I think he’s done very well, and there’s a reason he’s on a 10-fight knockout streak, and fair play to him,” Machado Garry said on “The Ariel Helwani Show.” “That’s great. I think his team is phenomenal, I love watching his team, I think his team are awesome.

Ian Machado Garry promises to finish Carlos Prates at UFC on ESPN 66: ‘I feel it in my heart’ – MMA Junkie

Ian Machado Garry vs. Carlos Prates: Odds and what to know ahead of UFC on ESPN 66 main event

BAD MMA News — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 21:52:54 +0000

Ian Machado Garry will look to halt Carlos Prates ’ momentum in the UFC on ESPN 66 headliner. Ian Machado Garry vs. Carlos Prates preview Machado Garry (15-1 MMA, 8-1 UFC) vs

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Paul Felder: Ian Machado Garry stepping up for UFC Kansas City will give him promotional push

BAD MMA News — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:45:46 +0000

Paul Felder expects Ian Machado Garry to get preferential treatment from the UFC after stepping up on short notice again. Machado Garry (15-1 MMA, 8-1 UFC) takes on Carlos Prates (21-6 MMA, 4-0 UFC) April 26 in the UFC on ESPN 66 main event at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Mo. The main event came together on short notice after the original headliner between Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree was scrapped. Machado Garry didn’t have a fight booked, whereas Prates was already in camp for Geoff Neal at UFC 314 on April 12, before Neal withdrew

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Michael Bisping: ‘Fair play’ to Ian Machado Garry for fighting Carlos Prates at UFC on ESPN 66

BAD MMA News — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 21:56:14 +0000

Michael Bisping credits Ian Machado Garry for facing Carlos Prates on short notice. Garry (15-1 MMA, 8-1 UFC) takes on Prates (21-6 MMA, 4-0 UFC) April 26 in the UFC on ESPN 66 main event at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Mo. Prates was already in camp, but for Geoff Neal at UFC 314 on April 12

Michael Bisping: ‘Fair play’ to Ian Machado Garry for fighting Carlos Prates at UFC on ESPN 66 – MMA Junkie

Da’Mon Blackshear vs. Heili Alateng joins UFC on ESPN 66 lineup

BAD MMA News — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 12:02:55 +0000

A matchup between rising bantamweights has been added to UFC on ESPN 66. Da’Mon Blackshear (16-7-1 MMA, 4-3-1 UFC) takes on Alatengheili (17-9-2 MMA, 5-2-1 UFC) April 26 at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Mo. Two people with knowledge of the matchup recently informed MMA Junkie of the matchup but asked to remain anonymous because the promotion has yet to make an official announcement. Blackshear will make a very quick turnaround after competing less than three weeks ago

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Ian Machado Garry reacts to short-notice Carlos Prates headliner with excitement

BAD MMA News — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 17:07:02 +0000

Ian Machado Garry relishes the opportunity to save UFC on ESPN 66. After the original headliner between Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree was scrapped due to a Hill injury, the UFC needed a big fight to fill the spot.

Ian Machado Garry returns to fight Carlos Prates in new UFC Kansas City headliner

BAD MMA News — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 14:28:38 +0000

The UFC on ESPN 66 event set for Kansas City, Mo., now has a new headliner. On April 26 at T-Mobile Center, Ian Machado Garry returns to action to face the surging Carlos Prates in an exciting welterweight headliner. The new main event replaces Jamahal Hill vs. Khalil Rountree, which was the initial headliner for the event

Khalil Rountree Jr. reacts to Jamahal Hill being injured and out of UFC Kansas City

BAD MMA News — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 11:03:29 +0000

Former light heavyweight title challenger Khalil Rountree Jr . was slated to face former champion Jamahal Hill in the UFC Kansas City main event on April 26, but an injury forced Hill out of the fight. The fight promotion made the announcement on Tuesday and revealed a new main event for the fight card. Welterweight contender Ian Machado Garry will take on the red hot Carlos Prates in the new headliner. Rountree reacted to the news of Hill’s injury and losing the UFC Kansas City main event spot in a video posted to his YouTube channel . “So, I just got off the phone with the UFC, and it appears that Jamahal Hill is injured, not able to fight in Kansas City on the 26th of April,” Rountree Jr. said in the video. “So, looks like I’m out of a fight, and it’s going to be postponed

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Khalil Rountree Jr. reacts to Jamahal Hill injury, cancellation of UFC Kansas City main event

BAD MMA News — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 03:42:59 +0000

Khalil Rountree Jr. was set to headliner the upcoming UFC event in Kansas City, Mo., but his former champion opponent suffered an injury. The fight was set to close the show at UFC on ESPN 66 at T-Mobile Center on April 26, but now, Rountree Jr. (13-6 MMA, 9-6 UFC) is left without an opponent due to Jamahal Hill suffering an undisclosed injury. The new main event of the card will be a welterweight showdown between Ian Machado Garry and Carlos Prates. Tuesday evening, Rountree Jr.