UFC Announces Majestic Headliner for TKO Takeover Event Weekend
Prepare yourself, Kansas City, because the UFC is about to lay waste to your city in April! On February 26, the UFC announced the main event for their Fight Night in T-Mobile Center on April 26. Jamahal "Sweet Dreams" Hill, once the UFC light heavyweight champ, will go toe-to-toe with Khalil Rountree Jr. in an epic stand-up battle.
The stage is set for a showdown between two true KO artists. Rountree's last performance sees him suffering a TKO loss against Pereira, who dropped the champ before halting him in the fourth round at UFC 307 in October 2024. Hill met the same fate against Pereira around the same time at UFC 300, succumbing to a first-round TKO. But Hill ain't out just yet; he's coming into this fight after a third-round TKO loss to Jiri Prochazka at UFC 311 in January. With Hill's current two-fight losing streak, this is a must-win situation for him if he wants to secure a spot in the Top 5.
Rountree will likely enter the fight ranked No. 7, and Hill might be at No. 4 or No. 3. To give that elusive title shot another shot, Hill needs to beat Rountree and rack up a couple more W's. So buckle up, Kansas City. This fight card is shaping up to be a doozy, with some talented fighters ready to steal the show.
Wanna know more about the star-studded event? Here's a sneak peek at what you can expect from the UFC Kansas City card so far:
UFC Kansas City Fight Card (As It Stands)
- Jamahal Hill vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. – Light Heavyweight
- Anthony Smith vs. Mingyang Zhang – Light Heavyweight
- Michel Pereira vs. Abus Magomedov - Middleweight
- Giga Chikadze vs. David Onama – Lightweight
- Ikram Aliskerov vs. André Muniz – Middleweight
- Ahmad Hassanzada vs. Mitch Ramirez – Lightweight
- Jaqueline Amorim vs. Polyana Viana – Strawweight
- Cameron Saaiman vs. Malcolm Wellmaker - Bantamweight
- Chelsea Chandler vs. Joselyne Edwards – Bantamweight
- Matt Schnell vs. Jimmy Flick – Flyweight
Expect more fights to join the mix as the event draws closer.
The UFC was in a swivel on more than one front on February 26, with Dana White also taking to Instagram Live to announce two more events. Rafael Fiziev was tapped to face Justin Gaethje in a rematch at UFC 313 on March 8, filling in for the injured Dan Hooker[1,3]. Plus, Jean Silva will face Bryce Mitchell in Miami at UFC 314[1,3].
TKO Takeover in Kansas City
Kansas City's not just getting an UFC Fight Night. TKO Holdings released a press statement announcing a massive takeover of the T-Mobile Center from April 24-28[2]. The lineup includes a PBR event on April 24, the UFC Fight Night on the 26th, and WWE's Monday Night Raw live on Netflix on April 28. These events have long been in the works following the TKO merger, and this could be a wild mix of sports and entertainment!
Anticipate a few cameos from UFC fighters on Monday Night Raw and vice versa! This is a Fight Night you won't want to miss, so keep your eyes peeled for more updates as we get closer to the big event.
- Fans eagerly await the UFC 313 Fight Night card, scheduled to take place in the T-Mobile Center on April 26, featuring Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree Jr. in a highly anticipated light heavyweight bout.
- To secure a top position and a potential title shot, Jamahal Hill needs a win against Khalil Rountree Jr., as he currently holds a No. 4 or No. 3 ranking.
- The UFC news on February 26 also included Dana White announcing two other events, with Rafael Fiziev facing Justin Gaethje in a rematch at UFC 313 on March 8, and Jean Silva battling Bryce Mitchell in Miami at UFC 314.
- UFC news reports also mentioned TKO Holdings taking over the T-Mobile Center from April 24-28, featuring events such as a PBR event on April 24, the UFC Fight Night on April 26, and WWE's Monday Night Raw live on Netflix on April 28.
- Tenth-ranked light heavyweight fighter Khalil Rountree Jr. will enter the battle against Jamahal Hill with a current No. 7 ranking, making their clash all the more thrilling.
- Concerning the UFC 313 card, UFC news revealed star talent such as Anthony Smith, Michel Pereira, Giga Chikadze, Ikram Aliskerov, Ahmad Hassanzada, Jaqueline Amorim, Cameron Saaiman, and Chelsey Chandler, among others, ready to showcase their skills.
- It appears that the UFC 313 fight card presents an impressive lineup of talented contenders, with the incredible matchup between Hill and Rountree promising a night full of excitement and potential TKO finishes, just like in their previous encounters.
