Friends or rivals? Ian Garry surprises by congratulating and taunting Carlos Prates after his victory at UFC 322.

Ian Gary won Carlos Prates at UFC Kansas. Photo: Instagram/thenightmare

It seems, Carlos Prates e Ian Gary They cultivate a relationship marked by the typical love-hate dynamic. The welterweights faced each other at UFC Kansas in April 2025, when the Brazilian suffered his first defeat in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Since then, the two athletes have alternated between taunts and compliments, reinforcing an increasingly intense rivalry. This time, it was the Irishman who congratulated the... triumph from 'Nightmare' to UFC 322...without missing a beat.

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In his Instagram stories, Garry congratulated Prates on the knockout against Leon edwardsHowever, he chose photos of his own victory over the Brazilian to illustrate the message. In the caption, he highlighted that his image had become 'even more beautiful' after his rival's victory in Las Vegas.

"What a beautiful photo... This photo just got even more beautiful. Congratulations!" Carlos Prates"That was beautiful," she wrote. Ian Gary in the caption.

Rivalry between Carlos Prates and Ian Garry

The rivalry intensified when Garry agreed to face Carlos Prates At UFC Kansas, he stated that he would end the Brazilian's undefeated streak, creating a hostile atmosphere even before the fight. Tension increased backstage at the event when members of the teams clashed.

Inside the octagon, the atmosphere was no different. Garry dominated the first three rounds, but ended up with a broken nose in the fourth and was nearly knocked out in the fifth. After five intense rounds, the Irishman emerged victorious by unanimous decision, starting a rivalry that continues to generate taunts to this day.