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Ian Machado Garry Triumphs Over Carlos Prates, Named UFC 315 Backup

Garry ends Prates's UFC finish streak with a unanimous decision win and secures his position as the official backup for the upcoming welterweight title fight.

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Carlos Prates of Brazil celebrates winning his Welterweight Bout against LJduring UFC 305 at RAC Arena on August 18, 2024 in Perth, Australia.

Overview

  • Ian Machado Garry defeated Carlos Prates via unanimous decision (49-46, 48-47, 48-47) in the UFC Kansas City main event, snapping Prates's 10-fight UFC finish streak.
  • Garry controlled four of the five rounds with superior movement, wrestling, and striking, though he survived a late surge from Prates in the final round.
  • Following the victory, Garry was confirmed as the official backup for the May 10 welterweight title fight between Belal Muhammad and Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315 in Canada.
  • The co-main event saw Anthony Smith retire from MMA after a first-round TKO loss to Zhang Mingyang, concluding a career spanning nearly two decades.
  • The event, held at Kansas City’s T-Mobile Center, drew 15,984 fans and generated a $2.2 million gate, highlighting strong fan engagement.