Medical suspensions from UFC Kansas City: Trio of fighters face longest time out due to knockout defeats

Billy Quarantillo and Matheus Nicolau were given the longest medical suspensions following their knockout losses at UFC Kansas City. Both fighters, competing in the featherweight and flyweight divisions respectively, suffered brutal knees from their opponents Edson Barboza and Brandon Royval resulting in 60-day medical suspensions. However, due to medical privacy laws, the details of the fighters’ suspensions were not disclosed. UFC Kansas City took place … Continue reading Medical suspensions from UFC Kansas City: Trio of fighters face longest time out due to knockout defeats

Veteran fighters Ed Herman and Zak Cummings call it a career after Cummings secures tough win at UFC Kansas City

After long and successful runs with the UFC, both Zak Cummings and Ed Herman have officially retired in style. Cummings, 38, won a well-deserved decision over Herman in a light heavyweight fight at UFC Kansas City, and after the match, both fighters left their gloves in the ring and announced their retirements on the mic. Cummings had earlier hinted that this could be the last … Continue reading Veteran fighters Ed Herman and Zak Cummings call it a career after Cummings secures tough win at UFC Kansas City

UFC Kansas City witnesses Zak Cummings and Ed Herman retirements, prompting emotional responses from professionals

Zak Cummings and Ed Herman, long-time veterans of the MMA world, have earned a significant amount of respect due to the years of experience they have acquired. Evidence of this respect was on full display on Saturday when both fighters announced their retirement from the sport following a grueling three-round battle at UFC Kansas City. Though Cummings earned a unanimous decision, both men laid their … Continue reading UFC Kansas City witnesses Zak Cummings and Ed Herman retirements, prompting emotional responses from professionals

UFC Kansas City sees Edson Barboza receive 11th bonus after stunning knockout victory, adding to his impressive UFC accolades

Edson Barboza’s UFC career is set to be adorned with a plethora of post-fight bonuses. The 37-year-old featherweight recently secured his eleventh award, adding an impressive $50,000 to his coffers for his knockout of Billy Quarantillo during UFC Kansas City’s co-main event. He was, one of three Performance of the Night winners from the event and was among seven fighters who won bonuses overall. Brandon … Continue reading UFC Kansas City sees Edson Barboza receive 11th bonus after stunning knockout victory, adding to his impressive UFC accolades

UFC Kansas City post-fight analysis: Holloway’s endurance against Allen and Barboza’s brutal KO garner reactions.

Max Holloway emerged victorious in a thrilling five-round headliner against Arnold Allen in the recently concluded UFC Kansas City event. The former champion proved his mettle against the resilient contender and secured a unanimous decision win to redeem himself. MMA Fighting’s seasoned journalists Mike Heck, José Youngs, and Alexander K. Lee weighed in on the intense battle between Holloway and Allen, scrutinized the scoring in … Continue reading UFC Kansas City post-fight analysis: Holloway’s endurance against Allen and Barboza’s brutal KO garner reactions.