Ian Machado Garry will look to halt Carlos Prates’ momentum in the UFC on ESPN 66 headliner.
Ian Machado Garry vs. Carlos Prates preview
Machado Garry (15-1 MMA, 8-1 UFC) vs. Prates came together on short notice after the original UFC on ESPN 66 main event between Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree fell apart. Machado Garry suffered his first-career loss in a No. 1 contender bout against Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 310 this past December.
Surging welterweight contender Prates (21-6 MMA, 4-0 UFC) has earned Performance of the Night bonuses in all four of his knockout wins in the UFC. The Brazilian is part of the red-hot Fighting Nerds team, which has produced Caio Borralho, Jean Silva, and Mauricio Ruffy.
Ian Machado Garry vs. Carlos Prates odds
According to BetWay, Machado Garry is a slight -138 favorite to hand Prates his first octagon loss. Prates is a +110 underdog.
How to watch Ian Machado Garry vs. Carlos Prates at UFC on ESPN 66
- When: Saturday, April 26, 2025
- Where: T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, Mo.
- Broadcast/streaming: ESPN, ESPN+
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