Ian Garry sends message to Brazil ahead of fight against Carlos Prates at UFC Kansas City

Ian Gary is one of the UFC's biggest promises. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter

Ian Gary sent a message to Brazil after being confirmed as the Brazilian's opponent Carlos Prates in the main fight of UFC Kansas City, on April 26. In a post on 'Instagram', the fighter, who adopted the surname 'Machado' after marrying a Brazilian woman, highlighted his emotional connection with the country and joked about the situation.

“Brazil, sorry. You have two Brazilians in this fight. Let’s go! Prates, see you on April 26th,” Garry said, in Portuguese.

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With family ties strengthened by his marriage to Layla Machado, Ian Gary does not hide his pride in having Brazilian roots. The Irishman is a representative of Chute Boxe, in São Paulo, together with coach Diego Lima, and had Charles of the Bronx in his corner in the last fights.

The fight in Kansas City represents a turning point for both men. Garry, who had his 15-fight unbeaten streak snapped by Shavkat Rakhmonov in December 2024, seeks to rehabilitate his image as a possible successor to Conor McGregor in Ireland. He is seventh in the division led by Belal Muhammad |.

Yes, Carlos Prates, 13th in the rankings, is aiming for a jump to the top 10 after four consecutive victories in the UFC - all by knockout - to consolidate himself as one of the biggest revelations of 2024 in Dana White's company.