Dana White sets up a high-stakes clash: Expectations soar
But with his unfailing instinct for spectacle, Dana White wasted no time in reshuffling the card with a showdown that will electrify fans. Now, Ian Machado Garry and Carlos Prates will face off in a battle that could completely shake up the welterweight division.
A clash of styles that guarantees war
This isn’t just a last-minute replacement, it’s a fight with massive stakes. Machado Garry, known as “The Future,” enters the octagon after suffering his first professional loss to Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 310.
Before that, he had built an eight-fight win streak, positioning himself as a legitimate title contender. Now, all eyes are on him. Another setback could derail his climb to the top.

On the other hand, Carlos Prates, “The Nightmare,” is on a meteoric rise. With five consecutive knockouts, his finishing power is undeniable.
His most recent victim? Veteran contender Neil Magny, proving he’s ready to challenge the division’s elite. Now, he stands before the biggest opportunity of his career.
A victory over Machado Garry would catapult him into the top 10 and put him firmly in the title conversation.
Dana White, the architect of iconic moments
Just when UFC Kansas City seemed to be on shaky ground, Dana White fueled anticipation and adrenaline by orchestrating a fight.
Two lethal warriors, both with something to prove, and an octagon set to witness a battle that could define the future of the division.