Carlos Prates, Ian Garry Trade Barbs Ahead of UFC Kansas City

Ahead of their main event at UFC Kansas City on April 26, tensions have escalated between welterweights Carlos Prates and Ian Machado Garry. Garry has publicly criticized Prates, calling him a 'quitter' and referencing a 2017 fight where Prates was stopped early, claiming it showed a lack of fighting spirit. Prates, in response, dismissed Garry's remarks as online trash talk and emphasized his commitment to training, vowing to silence Garry in the cage. The bout was booked on short notice after Prates' previous fight was canceled, and both fighters are seeking to make a statement—Prates to extend his undefeated UFC streak and Garry to rebound from his first professional loss. Prates has won his first four UFC fights by knockout, while Garry is looking to defend his top contender status. The personal animosity has added intensity to what is already a pivotal matchup in the welterweight division.