When the UFC and WWE joined forces under the TKO Group banner, it was expected that at some point, the promotions would play off each other, and try to build off each other’s fanbases.
One such moment has arrived, as the UFC, WWE, and Professional Bull Riding (PBR) have been announced for the “TKO Takeover,” a trio of events that will take place across a five-day span in Kansas City, Missouri.
The takeover begins with a PBR event on April 24 (a Thursday night, but close enough to the weekend). The UFC will then host its Fight Night event at the T-Mobile Center on Saturday, April 26, followed by a broadcast of Monday Night RAW on April 28 from the same venue.
Ticket bundles providing access to all three events will be available to fans. Tickets go on sale March 3, 2025.
“Kansas City has collectively hosted dozens of UFC, WWE, and PBR events over the years, and it has become a top destination for each of these respective promotions,” said Peter Dropick, Executive Vice President, Event Development and Operations for TKO. “This is a unique opportunity to showcase these three premier properties in one city at the same time for the benefit of fans and visitors to the area. We thank the Kansas City Sports Commission and the management at T-Mobile Center for making this possible.”
UFC Kansas City, set for April 26, is headlined by Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree Jr. in a light heavyweight fight. Anthony Smith is also booked on the card in what is expected to be his retirement fight, against Zhang Mingyang. Promotion officials announced the main card on Wednesday.
The event currently includes the following reported bouts:
- Jamahal Hill vs. Khalil Rountree Jr.
- Michel Pereira vs. Abusupiyan Magomedov
- Giga Chicadze VS. David Onama
- Ikram Aliskerov vs. André Muniz
- Polyana Viana vs. Jaqueline Amorim
- Ahmad Sohail Hassanzada vs. Mitch Ramirez
- Malcolm Wellmaker vs. Cameron Saaiman
- Zhang Mingyang vs. Anthony Smith
- Joselyne Edwards vs. Chelsea Chandler
- Matt Schnell vs. Jimmy Flick
