Welcome to our coverage of the highly anticipated welterweight main event taking place tonight at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, featuring Ian Machado Garry squared off against Carlos Prates.
Currently ranked No. 7 in the UFC welterweight division, Ian Machado Garry is stepping into the octagon looking to rebound after experiencing the first professional loss of his career. His previous outing in December saw him take on the undefeated Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 310 on relatively short notice, resulting in a hard-fought decision defeat. Now, Garry faces another dangerous, surging contender in Carlos Prates, once again accepting the bout on short notice as he seeks a crucial victory to get back on track.
On the other side, Carlos Prates arrives having made an explosive debut in the UFC. The clear recipient of the MMA Fighting 2024 Rookie of the Year award, Prates secured four consecutive victories in his first year with the promotion, all ending via stoppage and earning him Performance of the Night bonuses. Prates aims to extend this impressive streak, hoping that a win in this main event spot will position him firmly as a top contender on the verge of challenging for the welterweight title.
