Ian Garry v Carlos Prates preview & tips | UFC Fight Night
| Ian Machado Garry vs Carlos PratesUFC Fight Night Odds & Main Event Info | |
|---|---|
| Main Event odds | Garry -133.33 at BetOnline | Prates +110 at BetOnline |
| When | Sunday, April 27 – main card from 11am AEST |
| Where | T-Mobile Center – Kansas City, USA |
| Watch Live | UFC Fight Pass, Kayo |
Top-10 welterweights Ian Machado Garry and Carlos Prates headline UFC Kansas City this Sunday (AEST) in a five-round clash with title implications.
It’s a matchup of styles as Garry’s slick, movement-based striking meets the aggressive Muay Thai of knockout machine Prates.
Garry is the slight favourite with UFC bookmakers, but the Brazilian’s power has turned every opponent into a highlight-reel victim. Buckle up for fireworks.
Garry vs Prates main event preview
Ian Machado Garryvs 
Carlos Prates |
| 15-1-0 | MMA record | 21-6-0 |
| 27 | Age | 31 |
| 6’3” | Height | 6’1” |
| 170lbs | Weight | 170lbs |
| 74.5” | Reach | 78.0” |
| Ireland | Nationality | Brazil |
Ian Machado Garry (15-1) steps into his second straight main event, looking to rebound after a gritty decision loss to Shavkat Rakhmonov. The Irishman is known for his range control, footwork, and striking IQ — tools that have taken him past the likes of Michael Page, Geoff Neal, and Neil Magny.
Garry rarely gets hit clean and has built a reputation as a cerebral fighter who outpoints opponents over five rounds. Now training at Chute Boxe, he has added new wrinkles to his ground game and looks to reassert himself as a future title challenger.
Carlos Prates (21-6) is riding an 11-fight win streak and has burst onto the UFC scene with four straight knockouts. Training out of the wildly successful Fighting Nerds camp in Brazil, he has taken out the likes of Magny and Li Jingliang in devastating fashion.
Prates is a forward-pressure striker with a dangerous mix of power, timing, and shot selection. However, he’s never been past the second round in the UFC, and questions remain about his cardio and adaptability in deep waters — especially over five rounds against someone with Garry’s durability and smarts.
Garry vs Prates UFC Kansas City predictions
Prates is always a live threat to end a fight early, but if Garry can manage distance and avoid brawling, this bout favours the more technical fighter. Expect Garry to frustrate Prates with movement, pick his shots from range, and bank rounds with clean counters and octagon control.
Over five rounds, the Irishman’s polish and pace should shine through. Take the $3.50 on offer with the top online bookmakers for Garry to win by decision.
