UFC Kansas City featured Ian Machado Garry’s tactical win, Anthony Smith’s emotional retirement, and David Onama’s upset victory over Giga Chikadze.

UFC Kansas City 2025 Delivers Memorable Moments

Ian Machado Garry Takes Decisive Victory

Ian Machado Garry secured a unanimous decision win against Carlos Prates in the main event at UFC Kansas City. Garry utilized strategic striking and wrestling control, impressing judges who scored the bout 48-47, 48-47, and 49-46. This victory advances Garry into position as the backup for the UFC 315 welterweight title fight between Belal Muhammad and Jack Della Maddalena.

Anthony Smith Bids Farewell

In an emotional co-main event, Anthony Smith was defeated by Zhang Mingyang via first-round TKO at 4:03. Marking his third consecutive loss, Smith left his gloves in the octagon post-fight, symbolizing his retirement from professional MMA after a storied 59-fight career, earning the respect and applause of fans and fighters alike.

David Onama Shocks Giga Chikadze

Featherweight David Onama surprised many with a unanimous decision victory over Giga Chikadze. Onama’s striking and resilience earned him scores of 29-28 across all judges’ cards, marking a significant step forward in his UFC career and shaking up the featherweight rankings.

Complete Main Card Results

• Ian Machado Garry def. Carlos Prates (Unanimous Decision)
• Zhang Mingyang def. Anthony Smith (TKO, Round 1, 4:03)
• David Onama def. Giga Chikadze (Unanimous Decision)
• Abus Magomedov def. Michel Pereira (Unanimous Decision)
• Randy Brown def. Nicolas Dalby (KO, Round 2, 1:39)
• Ikram Aliskerov def. Andre Muniz (TKO, Round 1, 4:54)

Fight Night Bonuses

• Fight of the Night: Randy Brown vs. Nicolas Dalby
• Performance of the Night: Zhang Mingyang and Malcolm Wellmaker

UFC Fight Night Kansas City 2025 provided thrilling action, emotional farewells, and significant upsets, promising exciting developments in the MMA landscape moving forward.