The Ultimate Fighting Championship makes its return to Missouri this Saturday, bringing with it a highly anticipated main event.
UFC Kansas City is set to unfold at the T-Mobile Center, featuring a welterweight showdown between Ian Machado Garry and Carlos Prates as the headliner. Garry is coming off a challenging bout in December where he nearly defeated Shavkat Rakhmonov, while Prates stands out as a prominent figure in the emerging `Fighting Nerds` movement within the UFC. This matchup prompts the question: who will emerge victorious, and what implications does this fight hold for their careers?
Looking ahead to the weekend`s fight card, MMA Fighting analysts Alexander K. Lee and Jed Meshew offer their insights and preview the main event featuring Garry and Prates. They delve into what`s at stake for the winner, reflect on the career trajectory of Anthony Smith as he potentially steps into the octagon for his final fight, and highlight other intriguing matchups on the undercard. The discussion also touches upon the unique `World’s Strongest Fight` between Mariusz Pudzianowski and Eddie Hall at KSW 105 on the same day. Additionally, Lee and Meshew address viewer questions and react to any late-breaking news.
