UFC Kansas City: Garry, Zhang Claim Victory in Action-Packed Night

UFC Fight Night in Kansas City delivered an action-packed evening, thrilling fans with seven referee stoppages out of 14 bouts, including an electrifying first-round knockout by Malcolm Wellmaker over Cameron Saaiman. The main event saw Ian Machado Garry dominate Carlos Prates for three rounds and secure a unanimous decision victory, ending Prates' win streak and moving Garry closer to title contention. Zhang Mingyang spoiled Anthony Smith’s retirement by stopping him with a brutal first-round TKO in the co-main event. The Kansas City crowd was highly engaged, generating intense energy throughout the night, especially during high-impact finishes. In addition to high-level competition, the event showcased the diversity of fighting styles and highlighted local fan culture, with many in attendance relishing the excitement of live MMA action. The night also featured notable performances from Randy Brown, Ikram Aliskerov, and Jaqueline Amorim.