The UFC Kansas City event featured significant moments and post-fight analysis. In the main event, Ian Machado Garry appeared to be cruising towards a comfortable victory for almost 18 minutes against Carlos Prates. However, Prates mounted a dramatic late comeback, turning the tables and coming remarkably close to securing a finish in the fifth round. Despite facing serious danger late in the fight, Garry ultimately clinched the win, marking his return to the win column. Notably, he has now also been designated as the backup fighter for the upcoming welterweight title bout at UFC 315.
Following Saturday night`s fight card, analysts Mike Heck and Jed Meshew shared their insights and reactions. They discussed Ian Machado Garry`s hard-fought victory and his newly announced status as a potential title fight alternate, as revealed by Dana White. The analysts also examined Carlos Prates` performance and how his stock might be viewed after suffering his first defeat within the promotion, despite the impressive late-fight rally. Their discussion further covered other highlights from the Kansas City event, including Anthony Smith`s first-round stoppage loss to Zhang Mingyang in what is widely anticipated to be Smith`s final professional fight, and Randy Brown`s spectacular knockout, which is a strong contender for knockout of the year honors.
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