Oi legends — in this episode we wrap up UFC Kansas City and cover all the latest chaos from around the fight game.
We kick things off with Stephens vs Jones — cracker of a scrap early on, but Jones played it smart in the third and coasted to a clear 30-27.
Smotherman vs Sidey? Bit of a letdown. I had high hopes for Smotherman, especially with Diego Lopes and Adrian Yanez in his corner, but he didn’t listen to a word they said. Flat-footed, no feints, and Sidey just walked him down. Strong finish but too little too late
Daniel Marcos looked lost — just completely outclassed. Meanwhile, Ponzinibbio vs D-Rod was a proper banger. D-Rod gets the third-round KO, Ponz complained about the stoppage... then nearly faceplanted trying to stand. Good stoppage, ref nailed it.
Then we talk Bo Nickal vs RDR — Bo had a crack early, some solid scrambles, but once RDR started landing knees it was game over. Bo folded like a camping chair.
Main event time — Corey Sandhagen looked like a killer. Controlled every second. Figgy was hunting leg locks but Corey handled it easy. Weird scramble in the second, Corey gets top, starts laying in the ground and pound, and Figgy taps. Statement win.
Overall card was a bit average, but the last three fights and the Stephens scrap saved it.
MMA news wrap-up:
Alvarez pulls out of the BSD fight, Ruffy offers to step in but doesn’t get the call.
Dana White pushing Canelo vs Crawford under the new TKO boxing banner. Massive scrap if it happens.
Arman’s blowing up over being offered Gamrot. Says he’s #1, doesn’t want to fight backwards.
Ilia says he’s fighting during International Fight Week, no opponent announced.
Sandhagen’s smashing social media now — bloke’s on a mission.
Zabit joins Islam’s camp, Jay Rod booted from B-Team over dodgy behaviour.
Craig Jones taking the piss out of Belal, while Belal and Usman’s beef is heating up.
Ahmed Hassanzada pulled before his debut over disgusting allegations — proper scumbag.
Petr Yan vs McGhee locked in, with DDP still stirring the pot online like a pro.
Bloody big episode — get around it.