Belal ignores Prates' power and believes in Garry's dominant victory at UFC Kansas City

Ian Gary faces Carlos Prates No. UFC Kansas City. Photo: Reproduction/UFC

Keeping an eye on what happens in his kingdom in the welterweight division (up to 77,1 kg.) Belal Muhammad | demonstrates that he is aware of the abilities of potential opponents. When commenting on a duel between Ian Gary e Carlos Prates which takes place this Saturday (26), the champion was precise in pointing out the favorite for the prospects clash in UFC Kansas City.

“Ian fights very intelligently. He understands how to win and I think the experience from the fight against Shavkat (Rakhmonov) will help him against Prates. I think he will use the distance well, stay away, strike and get out. I think he will win this one,” Belal said in an interview with MMA Junkie.

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Favorite in bookmakers, Ian Gary seeks to return to winning ways after defeat to Shavkat Rakhmonov. Confident in his strategy, Irishman and Chute Boxe representative Diego Lima promises to knock out the Brazilian in order to avoid any excuses from his opponent and his Fighting Nerds team.

Ian Gary in victory over Michael Page No. UFC 303. Photo: Reproduction/X

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On the other hand, despite being an underdog, Prates has four wins in the organization, all by knockout. With his sights set on a title fight, the Brazilian could reach seventh place in the welterweight rankings if he breaks the bank and defeats his rival this Saturday (26) in the main fight of the UFC Kansas City.