Ian Machado Garry believes in Carlos Prates ' chances against Islam Makhachev in the UFC. After the Russian defeated the Irishman at UFC 330 , the Brazilian became the favorite to challenge for the welterweight title (up to 77 kg) in the next round. In a possible confrontation, Garry sees two distinct paths to the outcome of the fight.
In a statement to the Eze Talks Sports channel, Ian Machado Garry assessed that Carlos Prates' main path to victory would be finding a strike capable of quickly finishing the fight. On the other hand, Makhachev could rely on his well-known ability to take his opponent to the ground and seek a submission.
Despite acknowledging the danger posed by the Russian, the Irishman expressed confidence in the Brazilian's knockout power and stated that his personal hunch points to Prates as the winner of the potential fight.
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"Can Carlos land that one knockout blow, or can Islam take him down and submit him? My heart is telling me Carlos can do it," said Ian Machado Garry.
Ian Machado Garry faced Carlos Prates and Islam Makhachev in the UFC.
Among the various analyses regarding a possible confrontation between Islam Makhachev and Carlos Prates , Ian Machado Garry 's stands out. The Irishman is the only fighter who has shared the octagon with both athletes, defeating the Brazilian by unanimous decision in April 2025 and being defeated by the Russian, also by decision, at UFC 330 , held in July 2026.
In total, Garry accumulated 25 minutes of experience against each of the potential protagonists of the duel, which gives him a privileged perspective to assess how a possible confrontation between Prates and Makhachev could unfold.
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