UFC Kansas City Fight Preview: Odds, Betting Tips, Predictions, and Top Wagers for Garry vs. Prates Bout

Get ready to witness some exciting mixed martial arts action this week, as Fight Night Kansas City lights up the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri. With a whopping 14 scheduled bouts spanning from flyweight women to light heavyweight men, this card is a fight fan's dream.

Many international fighters will be taking center stage, competing in an impressive 30-foot octagon, and in front of a passionate crowd of Midwest MMA enthusiasts. It's good to know that only 11 of the combatants are from the United States, with athletes representing countries such as China, Georgia, South Africa, Mexico, Jamaica, and Uganda.

Keep in mind the positioning of local or regional fighters on this card, as their performance could potentially impact the crowd and the judges. The prelims kick off at 3 p.m. PT, with the main card starting at 6 p.m. PT. So, let's dive into the action!

Ian Machado Garry (-125) vs. Carlos Prates (+110)

Get ready for the main event of the evening, a welterweight showdown between the 13th-ranked Brazilian phenom Carlos Prates and the Irishman Garry. Prates is surrounded by momentum and confidence, which is why he didn't hesitate to take on this formidable challenge after his original opponent, Geoff Neal, had to back out of the fight.

A member of the renowned 'fighting nerds' team from Brazil, Prates is a world-class striker with a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Known for his fearless and aggressive approach, he has dismantled all four of his UFC opponents, each one facing a more refined adversary than the last.

Prates' issue lies in his propensity to accept a strike as he accepts a slightly higher number of significant strikes per minute than he lands. However, his power is immense – when he lands a hit, he shuts down his opponents.

Garry, now training in Brazil with the assassins at Chute Box, presents a stark contrast to Prates in both style and demeanor. A black belt in Judo with improving grappling, Garry is athletic, flamboyant, and verbose. His greatest strength lies in his deft footwork, fluidity of movement, and evasion of strikes, which forces opponents to lunge forward and exposes them to his flash precision counter-strikes.

Garry has faced tougher competition, and his experience, coupled with his athleticism, might simply be too refined and advanced for the aggressive approach of this powerful adversary, Prates.

Final Pick: UFC Kansas City Best Bet: Ian Machado Garry -125

Total Rounds: Over -180

Michel Pereira (-145) vs. Abus Magomedov (+120)

Moving on to the middleweight division, we have a fight between the 14th-ranked Brazilian Michel Pereira and Abus Magomedov from Russia. Although Magomedov is slightly older and taller with a five-inch reach advantage, his workmanlike striking pales in comparison to Pereira's explosive nature.

Pereira tends to attack opponents immediately and unleash a barrage of fists, elbows, knees, jumps, kicks, and tricks. Flamboyant is an understatement for his fighting style, but his wildman approach sometimes puts him in compromising positions.

With a victory, Pereira can regain momentum he lost in his last bout and catapult himself back into the middleweight rankings.

Magomedov may have an advantage when the fight is standing due to his height and reach, but once the fight enters the second round, it's likely both men will begin to tire, with conditioning and pace playing a crucial role.

Final Pick: This is an important fight in the division with no clear favorite. It might be best to avoid betting on this bout unless you have some inside information.

Prop Bets:

For those looking for other betting options, here are some props that might pique your interest:

Jordan Williams vs. Maxim Grishin: Williams by submission (+400)
Marcelo Rojo vs. Andreas Michailidis: Rojo by decision (+175)
Chelsea Chandler vs. Melissa Martinez: Martinez by submission or KO (+155)
Jordan Leavitt vs. Alexander Hernandez: Leavitt by submission (+300)
Raoni Barcelos vs. Brandon Davis: Barcelos by decision (+135)
In the UFC Kansas City event, the main event of the evening is a welterweight showdown between Carlos Prates and Ian Machado Garry, with odds favoring Garry at -125.
Prates, a Brazilian phenom and black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, has a powerful striking style but tends to accept a higher number of strikes than he lands, while Garry, a black belt in Judo, is known for his deft footwork and flash precision counter-strikes.
In another fight, Michel Pereira, ranked 14th in the middleweight division, faces Abus Magomedov. Pereira's explosive fighting style may give him an edge, but conditioning and pace could play a crucial role in this bout.
For those looking for additional betting options, prop bets include Jordan Williams by submission against Maxim Grishin, Marcelo Rojo by decision versus Andreas Michailidis, Chelsea Chandler versus Melissa Martinez for Martinez by submission or KO, Jordan Leavitt versus Alexander Hernandez for Leavitt by submission, and Raoni Barcelos versus Brandon Davis with odds favoring Barcelos by decision.