Fight Highlights: Ian Machado Garry vs. Carlos Prates
Check out the full fight video highlights of Ian Machado Garry taking on Carlos Prates in the main event at UFC Kansas City last Saturday night, courtesy of various media outlets.
Event Details
The match occurred on April 27 at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, featuring Ian Machado Garry (record: 15-1) and Carlos Prates (record: 21-6) in a crucial welterweight fight. This bout was broadcast live on ESPN2 and ESPN+.
Official Result
Ian Machado Garry defeated Carlos Prates by unanimous decision with scores of 48-47 (twice) and 49-46.
Round Breakdown
Round 1
Prates, in southpaw stance, faced Garry, who wore purple while Prates sported black shorts. Both fighters began cautiously, exchanging a few low and body kicks, while circling in the center of the octagon. Garry missed a high kick but landed a glancing right hand as Prates moved in. As the round progressed, Prates landed a body kick, while Garry continued his attempts at offensive strikes. The round concluded with Garry landing a left hook that knocked Prates down temporarily, securing the round in Garry’s favor, with an MMA Fighting score of 10-9.
Round 2
Starting the second round, Prates aimed to regain momentum. Garry effectively countered his low kick and continued to dominate exchanges, while Prates struggled to initiate offense. Garry showcased a variety of kicks and combinations, opening a cut under Prates’s left eye. As the round concluded, Garry’s effectiveness led to another 10-9 round score in his favor, making it 20-18 overall.
Round 3
In the third round, Prates needed to increase his output, but Garry continued to control the pace, landing effective kicks and strikes. A solid double-leg takedown near the end of the round allowed Garry to secure a dominant position on the ground. MMA Fighting scored this round 10-9 for Garry, leading to a cumulative score of 30-27.
Round 4
The championship rounds began with Prates appearing fatigued. He struggled to engage with Garry, who continued to land strikes efficiently. A notable left hand from Prates caught Garry’s attention, briefly buckling his knees. However, Garry managed to secure a takedown towards the end of the round. MMA Fighting scored this round 10-9 for Prates, bringing the overall score to 39-37 in favor of Garry.
Round 5
Garry entered the final round with confidence, needing only to avoid being finished. Prates sought to close the distance, landing a solid knee early on. Despite some successful moments from Prates, including an impactful sweep leading to ground and pound, Garry evaded significant damage. The round concluded with MMA Fighting scoring it 10-8 for Prates, resulting in a 47-47 draw overall.
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