Ian Machado Garry Seeks Redemption Against Carlos Prates in UFC Kansas City Main Event

As the UFC Kansas City fight card undergoes a major shakeup, a thrilling welterweight showdown has taken center stage. Ireland’s Ian Machado Garry will step back into the Octagon on April 26 to face Brazil’s red-hot Carlos Prates in the new main event at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

Originally, the event was set to feature Jamahal Hill vs. Khalil Rountree as the headliner, but with that fight scrapped, the UFC wasted no time in announcing this high-stakes welterweight clash.

For Machado Garry (15-1), this fight marks a crucial opportunity to bounce back from the first loss of his professional career. The Irish standout, who stormed through his first eight UFC fights, fell short in December at UFC 310, dropping a decision to the undefeated Shavkat Rakhmonov in a title eliminator. Now, he’s eager to prove he still belongs among the division’s elite.

On the other side of the Octagon, Carlos Prates (21-6) is riding a wave of momentum. The Brazilian made a statement in 2024 with a perfect 4-0 record, finishing all of his opponents and collecting four Performance of the Night bonuses. His victims include Trevin Giles, Charles Radtke, Li Jingliang, and veteran Neil Magny—all stopped before the second round ended.

This clash presents an intriguing contrast in styles, with Garry’s technical striking and movement against Prates’ aggressive, power-driven approach.

With both fighters hungry to make a statement, UFC Kansas City’s new headliner promises fireworks. Will Machado Garry return to the win column, or will Prates continue his meteoric rise? Fight fans won’t want to miss this one.