UFC Fight Night: Ian Machado Garry survives late scare to secure unanimous decision win vs Carlos Prates
Ian Machado Garry survived a late scare from Carlos Prates, earning a unanimous decision in a bounce-back effort to cap off the welterweight main event Saturday at UFC Fight Night in Kansas City.
Garry won on the judges' scorecards, 48-47, 48-47, 49-46.
Having complete control of four of five rounds with elusive movement, feinting, wrestling and off-balance striking attacks, Garry (16-1 MMA) said that he was unfazed by Prates' comeback-seeking attempt at a fifth-round TKO.
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'I was not hurt,' Garry said after he was awarded the decision over Prates (21-7 MMA). 'I was conscious at every moment. I know how dangerous that man is. I have nothing but respect for what he and his team (The Fighting Nerds) do.'
Garry revealed that he is the official backup fighter for UFC 315's welterweight title fight on May 10 between champion Belal Muhammad (24-3) and Jack Della Maddalena (17-2)
Anthony Smith retires with a crushing loss
Mingyang Zhang ended Anthony Smith's MMA career on a sour note in the co-main event on Saturday, defeating the former UFC light heavyweight title challenger by first-round TKO at 4:03. Zhang landed a flurry of punches and elbows to overwhelm the Nebraska native before the fight was called off.
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Despite the outcome, Smith said he was proud of what he accomplished over an up-and-down career.
'I'm just gonna be grateful it happened,' Smith said in the Octagon following the loss. 'I appreciate you guys.'
Smith retired from MMA with 25 UFC appearances, winning 13. Zhang (19-6 MMA) still has not seen the second round in any of his career wins, while Smith (37-22 MMA) ended his journey on a three-fight tailspin.
UFC Fight Night: Garry vs Prates full results
Ian Machado Garry defeats Carlos Prates by unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46)
Zhang Mingyang defeats Anthony Smith by TKO (elbows) at 4:03 of Round 1
David Onama defeats Giga Chikadze by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Abus Magomedov defeats Michel Pereira by decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Randy Brown defeats Nicolas Dalby by KO (right hook) at 1:39 of Round 2
Ikram Aliskerov defeats Andre Muniz by TKO (strikes) at 4:54 of Round 1
Matt Schnell defeats Jimmy Flick by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Evan Elder defeats Gauge Young by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Chris Gutierrez defeats John Castaneda by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
Da'Mon Blackshear defeats Alatengheili by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Malcolm Wellmaker defeats Cameron Saaiman by KO (right hand) at 1:59 of Round 1
Jaqueline Amorim defeats Polyana Viana by submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:49 of Round 2
Timmy Cuamba defeats Roberto Romero by TKO (jumping knee and strikes) at 3:55 of Round 2
Joselyne Edwards defeats Chelsea Chandler by TKO (strikes) at 2:31 of Round 1
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