Ian Machado Garry and Carlos Prates are ready for an intense showdown this Saturday at UFC Kansas City.
Garry’s Career: Garry, with a record of 15-1, faced his first loss in a tough match against Shavkat Rakhmonov but nearly came out on top. Known for his trash talk, he aims to put Prates to the test in the octagon.
Garry’s Transition: “When the going gets tough, he quits,” said Garry, emphasizing he plans to challenge Prates like never before.
Prates’ Background: With a record of 21-6, Prates is part of the rising Fighting Nerds team and is expecting to deliver a strong performance against Garry, recently gaining momentum through notable knockouts.
Quotes from the Fighters:
Garry: “I promise you that I hit harder than that man. If he wants to stand and bang, let’s find out.”
Prates: “Ian Garry cannot believe that; just see how many knockouts we have compared to each other.”
Fight Card Insights:
| Favorite | Underdog | Weight class |
|---|---|---|
| Ian Machado Garry -142 | Carlos Prates +120 | Welterweight |
| Zhang Mingyang -455 | Anthony Smith +350 | Light Heavyweight |
| David Onama -180 | Giga Chikadze +150 | Featherweight |
| Michel Pereira -142 | Abus Magomedov +120 | Middleweight |
Viewing Information:
- Date: April 26
- Start Time: 9 p.m. ET (main card)
- Location: T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, Missouri
- TV Channel: ESPN 2/ESPN+
Prediction:
Garry vs. Prates: Though Garry has faced hardships, his experience and defensive skills give him the edge against a knockout artist like Prates, who boasts a higher stoppage statistic. Expect Garry to win this via unanimous decision. Check our principles and analysis on SportsLine for detailed predictions.
