Former champion sees Carlos Prates as a 'real threat' to Ian Garry and makes predictions for UFC Kansas City

Michael Bisping highlighted the Brazilian's UFC knockouts and warned the Irishman about the 'biggest test of his career'

Jon Jones surrenders to the talent of Carlos Prates. photo: Instagram / Fighting Nerds

Jon Jones surrenders to the talent of Carlos Prates. photo: Instagram / Fighting Nerds

Michael Bisping highlighted the strategic logic of struggle between Ian Machado Garry e Carlos Prates, marked as main attraction do UFC Kansas City, on April 26. In a statement to the organization's official YouTube channel, the former middleweight champion (up to 83,9 kg) and current commentator praised the courage of both fighters in accepting a confrontation considered risky, but which promises to define the course of their careers in the octagon.

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“I think it makes all the sense in the world. To Carlos Prates, it's a chance to get a big win over someone like Ian Gary, is for Ian Machado Garry, he has the opportunity to face a hot prospect right now. Someone who is knocking everybody out,” Bisping said in a video released on the UFC’s official YouTube channel.

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Carlos Prates vs Ian Garry

Ian Gary expressed confidence and respect for Carlos Prates when commenting on the fight between them. On his social media, the Irishman preached respect for his opponent and sent a message to Brazil.

"Carlos Prates It's amazing, but this is my world. I love fighting! There's nothing I love more in this world than fighting. Brazil, sorry, you have two Brazilians in this fight. Let's go. Prates, see you on April 26th.”

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Carlos Prates accepted the fight against Ian Gary. The fight is scheduled for April 26th and will be the main one of the UFC Kansas City. The Brazilian, who was originally scheduled to fight against Geoff neal No. UFC 314, had his fight canceled due to an injury to the American and was quickly relocated to face Ian Gary.

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