Ian Machado Garry is confident he will halt the momentum of Carlos Prates at UFC Kansas City.
“The Future” Garry is set to headline the event on April 26 in a welterweight match against the rapidly rising contender, Carlos Prates. Prates has had a remarkable start in the UFC, winning his first four fights by knockout, each earning him a Performance of the Night bonus. Overall, the Brazilian fighter boasts an 11-fight win streak as he prepares to face Garry, who is ranked No. 6.
However, Garry remains unimpressed. In a recently released video clip, Garry is seen critiquing a previous loss of Prates, labeling him a “quitter.”
“This video showcases Carlos Prates and his true fighting spirit,” Garry stated. “It’s called being a quitter.”
“He had been dominated in the preceding rounds,” Garry continued. “He raises his hand, shakes his head, indicating ‘I’m done,’ and then collapses to the ground in despair, because he knows deep down he lacks the fighter`s spirit.”
The fight Garry is referencing is Prates` defeat to Mikhail Romanchuk in January 2017 during an event in China.
Garry mistakenly mentions “rounds prior” as the fight concluded just over two minutes into the first round. Nevertheless, the fight went poorly for Prates. Romanchuk aggressively attacked from the start, keeping Prates on the defensive throughout. A flurry of heavy punches against the cage preceded the TKO finish.
Following that defeat, Prates went on to win 14 of his subsequent 15 fights, with only one decided by judges` scorecards. It`s worth noting that five of Prates’ six career losses have been via first-round knockout or submission. His most recent victories are against veterans Neil Magny and Li Jingliang, and this upcoming fight is Prates` first opportunity to break into the top 10 of the competitive welterweight division.
Garry (15-1) is coming off the first loss of his professional career. He stepped in as a late replacement to fight undefeated contender Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 310 last December, losing by unanimous decision after a competitive three-round bout. Before that, Garry had won his first eight UFC fights.
Update: Prates has recently responded on Instagram.
“We are training here, while Ian Garry is talking trash on the internet. You have too much free time…On the 26th, I will punch him in the mouth… Asshole,” Prates stated.
