The main card of UFC Kansas City kicked off in spectacular fashion as Ikram Aliskerov secured a TKO victory over Andre Muniz with strikes at 4:54 of the first round, further boosting the excitement of the event. In the main event, fans witnessed a welterweight showdown between Ian Garry and Carlos Prates. After a hard-fought five rounds, Garry emerged victorious via decision. The Irish fighter also earned a significant purse with this win.
Garry defeated the Brazilian fighter by unanimous decision with scores of 48-47, 48-47, and 49-46. Meanwhile, according to Sportysalaries, Garry is set to receive a guaranteed purse of $400k based on main-event fighter contracts, bringing his total earnings at UFC on ESPN 66 to around $471k.
Prates, on the other hand, will pocket a guaranteed $250k, with his overall earnings expected to reach up to $316k. Other top earners at UFC on ESPN 66 include Anthony Smith, Michel Pereira, Randy Brown, and Nicolas Dalby, who are making between $150k and $350k.
Ian Garry Shuts Down Carlos Prates’ Cigarette Celebration After Victory
Garry defeated Brazilian fighter Prates by unanimous decision. After the win, the Irish fighter mocked Prates’ smoking habit by pretending to put out a cigarette during his celebration. Following the loss, Prates skipped the post-fight press conference and instead posted a brief message on Instagram, apologizing and vowing to return stronger.
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His defeat also ended the Fighting Nerds team’s perfect 19-0 UFC record, dropping it to 19-1. Now, fans eagerly wait to see what the future holds for the Fighting Nerds in the UFC — whether one of their fighters will eventually capture a championship remains to be seen.
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