Ian Garry closes in on top 5 welterweight contender after win over Carlos Prates at UFC Kansas City

Ian Gary after victory over Carlos Prates No. UFC Kansas City. Photo: Reproduction Instagram/UFC

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The victory of Ian Gary about Carlos Prates in the main fight of UFC Kansas City, last Saturday (26), served not only to slow the Brazilian's rise in the welterweight division (up to 77,1 kg), but guaranteed the Irishman another important step in the category's ranking.

In an update released in the early hours of Tuesday (29), Garry climbed another position in the top 15. The 'Future' surpassed his rival Joaquin buckley and appeared in sixth place in the ranking. The top 5 is made up of Jack Della Maddalena, Kamaru Usman, Leon edwards, Shavkat Rakhmonov e Sean brady beyond the champion Belal Muhammad |.

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Overcome by Ian Gary in the unanimous decision of the judges, Carlos Prates his rise was slowed down, but, in compensation, he did not lose any positions on the list. The Brazilian remains in 13th place in the ranking.

In less than two weeks, the welterweight rankings could undergo another major change. In UFC 315, which takes place on May 10th, Belal Muhammad | puts the division belt on the line for the first time against the Australian sensation Jack Della Maddalena, owner of fifth place.

See how the welterweight rankings look after Ian Garry's victory over Carlos Prates: