Tonight’s UFC Kansas Metropolis occasion was co-headlined by a light-weight heavyweight contest between Anthony Smith and Changmin Yang.
Smith (38-22 MMA) was lastly competing in Missouri tonight. “Lion Coronary heart” entered a retirement battle in hoping to snap Skid, who misplaced two matches. The 36-year-old was beforehand knocked out by Dominic Reyes at UFC 310.
In the meantime, Zhang Mingyang (19-6 MMA) entered tonight’s match, boasting 11 consecutive victories, together with his two previous victories coming within the Octagon. China’s standout was one which was really acted earlier this November, the place he received a first-round knockout victory over Ozzy Diaz.
Tonight’s UFC Kansas Metropolis co-main occasion did not carry the Swan efficiency that many followers wished from Anthony Smith. Zhang Mingyang was capable of descend some good photographs steadily and infrequently after opening the “Lionheart” together with his elbow. Regardless of his first spherical defeat, Smith confirmed the braveness and coronary heart that made him well-known ultimately.
Official UFC Kansas Metropolis Outcomes: Zhang Mingyang Def. Anthony Smith through TKO (punch and elbow) at 4:08 in Spherical 1
Take a look at how the professionals responded to “Smith vs. Mingyan” beneath.
Tonight’s fortunate @lionheartasmith pic.twitter.com/yzhxcctvk0
– Josh Thomson (@therealpunk) April 27, 2025
The very best walkout songs too. Mac’s Return 👌🏽 #ufckansascity
– Brandon (@brandonroyval) April 27, 2025
Lion Coronary heart’s ultimate experience 🦁 #justscrap
– bjpenndotcom (@bjpenndotcom) April 27, 2025
Anthony Smith lastly walks to the cage.
After I spoke to him this week, I discussed that his battle with John Jones is an emblem of his profession.
He might have grow to be a champion that night time after absorbing unlawful strikes, however he by no means took a shortcut.
-AaronBronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) April 27, 2025
Anthony Smith fought each killer in his profession! Males are beasts. Completely satisfied retirement #ufckansascity
-Rafael Dos Anjos (@rdosanjosmma) April 27, 2025
I want @_lionheartmma Good luck in his ultimate MMA struggle. You had been the inspiration for a lot of of my mates. Congratulations in your superb profession
– Massive John McCarthy (@johnmccarthymma) April 27, 2025
Postwar response to Zhang Mingyang to defeat Anthony Smith at UFC Kansas Metropolis:
What a horrible cease. Please hearth this man #ufckansascity
-Rafael Dos Anjos (@rdosanjosmma) April 27, 2025
Why did they shine the highlight on the person?
-Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) April 27, 2025
I’ll by no means inform you that I’ll retire from ufc im. I do not wish to struggle for retirement
– Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) April 27, 2025
I’ll by no means inform you that I’ll retire from ufc im. I do not wish to struggle for retirement
– Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) April 27, 2025
An excellent congratulations to Anthony Smith on an unbelievable profession. I am happy to have the ability to prepare and grow to be mates with you through the years! 👊👊
– Chris Weidman (@ChrisWeidman) April 27, 2025
What a particular second! Have enjoyable with the bros worthy of this second! #heartofalion #ufckansascity
– Stephen Thompson (@wonderboymma) April 27, 2025
“I did that shit!” – Anthony Smith 🫡
– Israel Adesanya (@StyleBender) April 27, 2025
Do you wish to see Mingyan struggle subsequent following TKO’s victory over Smith in Missouri?
