UFC Fight Night: Ian Machado Garry vs. Carlos Prates

The next UFC Fight Night will feature seventh-ranked Ian Machado Garry (15-1-0) and Carlos Prates (21-6-0) in a welterweight showdown as the main event, while 15th-ranked Anthony Smith (38-21-0) takes on Zhang Mingyang in a light heavyweight bout in the co-main event. The action takes place on Saturday, April 26 with the main card at 9:00 PM ET at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Garry is favored at -130 at MyBookie, while Mingyang is heavily favored at -455 for his bout.

Main Event Betting Preview

Garry is coming into this fight with a lot of confidence and arguably a better skill set to offset whatever Prates throws at him. He is a black belt in Judo and has been impressive with his improvements in grappling.

His footwork and strength are going to be key here, as Prates tends to push forward to land aggressive strikes. If Garry is able to showcase his ability to fluidly move about the octagon and counterstrike, this should set up well in his favor towards the end of it ends up being a decision.

As for Prates, he is quickly moving up in the MMA world and is a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu with an aggressive approach. However, his style might not bode well in the future because he tends to take on slightly more significant strikes than he throws. Only a handful of fighters have made a living with this success.

If the fight had to end in less than two rounds, it would suit Prates’ style of fighting. However, this is set for five rounds and Garry will have the edge here.

Co-Main Event Betting Preview

This co-main event will be special, as Smith will be retiring after battling 17 years in MMA. He has been known for his strong kickboxing skills and finishing moves on the ground.

With this being his last fight, you would like to think he is going to be as aggressive as possible. Against his upcoming opponent, he cannot afford to be in a reactive position. His best course of action would be applying pressure and trying to land a clinch of some kind to force a submission.

Mingyang is an aggressive fighter that pushes forward with tons of pressure. In other words, he is trying to make something happen with heavy strikes. He cannot risk being too aggressive, as Smith is a veteran at retaliating and landing strong counter strikes.

Kicking is key here, as Mingyang should focus a lot on calf kicks to wear down an aging Smith. If he can slow him down with a barrage of lower body kicks, he should be able to wrap this up early.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie showcases the best UFC Fight Night Ian Machado Garry vs. Carlos Prates betting odds, as it slightly favors Garry. Garry is appealing here, while Mingyang is best suited to add into a parlay with other fights on the night.

Final Pick: Ian Machado Garry -130, Zhang Mingyang -455 (in Parlay)