Carlos Prates is a Brazilian standout in the UFC welterweight division. Photo: Instagram / Carlos Prates
Carlos Prates surprised by revealing details about the negotiations that preceded his fight against Ian Machado Garry, marked as the main event of the UFC Kansas City, on April 26, 2025. According to the fighter, in an interview with 'The Ariel Helwani Show', Kevin holland he even accepted a proposal to face him, but the organization chose to follow another path.
It was in this context that the UFC looked for alternatives. Prates explained that the organization contacted several athletes, but most of them refused the proposal.
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"Kevin holland. They called a lot of fighters offering the fight, but no one wanted it. Holland said 'yes', but they (UFC) tried another plan. I expected it Ian Gary ou Joaquin buckley”, said the miner during the interview.
The choice for Ian Gary, who holds the highest position in the welterweight rankings, reinforces the organization's strategy of keeping the Irishman in prominent events. Carlos, in turn, will fight his first five-round fight for the company's gloves.
The confusion began after a series of changes to the card. Originally, the top fight of the night was to be between Jamahal hill e Khalil Rountree Jr., but an injury to the former champion forced its cancellation.
Parallel, Carlos Prates had already lost his initial opponent, Geoff neal, who withdrew from UFC 314 (April 13) for medical reasons. Without an opponent, the Brazilian was targeted by the promotion as a last-minute replacement for the Kansas City event.
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