UFC Kansas City did not hold back on offering spectators the adrenaline rush they regularly anticipate. The thrill of the thankless bone-jarring collisions commenced immediately with the preliminary matches. Drawn towards the main match, spectators experienced a rollercoaster of emotions, closely resonating with the joys of victory, as well as the bitterness of defeat. Loyalists of Ian Garry were delighted to witness an impressive comeback as he put the previous loss behind, delivering a robust win against Carlos Prates, leaving Prates’ supporters grappling with dissatisfaction over his less than stellar performance.
The battle saw Ian Machado Garry conquer Carlos Prates in a unanimous decision, with scores marking at 48-47, 48-47 and finally, 49-46. This was a first for Prates, held to the test of endurance, as he had never previously stretched to the limits of a five-round duel. Garry’s nickname, ‘The Future’, quickly proved to be an apt moniker as Prates found himself plunged into the unknown – his inaugural five-round combat.
Post-match, Prates bore the brunt of his supporters’ frustrations, with a barrage of criticism aimed at his performance. At the center stage of UFC Kansas City’s main event, Ian Garry effectively recovered from his previous setback, by besting Carlos Prates courtesy of a unanimous decision. Prates made a commendable effort intending a late rebound, but Garry had already managed to seal his victory with a commanding start.
In the aftermath of the contest, Garry was seen backstage expressing his respect to Prates, notably retracting his prior derogatory comment that had branded Prates as a “quitter.” The spectators appreciated this sporting gesture, marking a dignified resolution to this intense yet ephemeral competition between Garry and Prates.
Amid the excitement swirling around his comeback, Garry made public his next step. He revealed plans to serve as the standby fighter in the forthcoming welterweight title showdown featuring Belal Muhammad and Jack Della Maddalena. Should either combatant face unforeseen hurdles, the spectators could soon witness ‘The Future’, Ian Garry, stepping in to fill the void.