UFC Fight Night: Ian Machado Garry vs Carlos Prates

Ian Machado Garry is set to face Carlos Prates in a significant welterweight bout headlining this weekend`s UFC event.

Both fighters are stepping in on short notice to headline the card, with the winner potentially moving closer to a title shot.

Garry, 27, returns to the Octagon following his first career loss to Shavkat Rakhmonov in December.

Although he lost by decision, many observers were impressed by Garry`s performance, noting his resilience and competitive showing.

The Irishman, often regarded as one of the division`s top talents, is aiming to rebound, but faces a tough challenge in the surging welterweight contender, Carlos Prates.

Prates, a formidable Brazilian fighter, has rapidly climbed the ranks since impressing UFC President Dana White on The Contender Series.

Significant knockout victories against Li Jingliang and Neil Magny have propelled the 31-year-old into the welterweight top 15 (#13), a remarkable achievement after only a year in the UFC.

In the co-main event, UFC veteran Anthony Smith is scheduled for what he states will be his final fight, facing Zhang Mingyang in the light heavyweight division.

Following recent defeats to Roman Dolidze and Dominick Reyes, many speculated about the future of `Lionheart,` but Smith has now confirmed this fight marks the end of his career.

He will face the rising prospect Zhang Mingyang, a Chinese fighter who made a strong impact in the UFC last year with first-round knockout victories over Ozzy Diaz and Brendson Ribeiro.

When is Ian Machado Garry vs Carlos Prates?

• The fight between Ian Machado Garry and Carlos Prates is scheduled for Saturday, April 26.
• The event will be held at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, USA.
• The preliminary card is set to begin at 11 PM BST, with the main card expected to start early Sunday morning at 2 AM BST.

How to Watch: TV Channel and Live Stream

• In the UK, the UFC Fight Night event will be broadcast live on TNT Sports.
• Live streaming is available through the Discovery+ app, which can be downloaded on mobile and tablet devices.

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