UFC Kansas City Gambling Preview: Will Carlos Prates keep the Fighting Nerds magic alive?

Ian Machado Garry and Carlos Prates are set to get after it.

On Saturday, Garry and Prates face off in the principle occasion of UFC Kansas Metropolis, in a welterweight headliner with severe title implications. Ought to Garry win, he’s proper again within the combine at 170 kilos following his slender loss to Shavkat Rakhmonov, whereas if Prates wins, that’s 5 in a row for the Combating Nerds consultant who was an in a single day sensation in 2024.

Who will get it performed this weekend, and what about the remainder of the motion? Let’s dive into the very best bets.

All odds are courtesy of our buddies at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Single Performs

Ian Machado Garry (-138)

This decide hurts my soul, as a result of Prates is a pleasure to look at and root for, however I feel the Combating Nerds momentum is about to face its first actual setback.

Followers knock on Garry for various causes — each cheap and foolish — however you may’t deny he’s an especially gifted younger man. The Shavkat battle confirmed us simply how gifted as he very practically took the 0 from the man many individuals imagine is a future champion. A few of that may come all the way down to Rakhmonov being injured heading into the battle, however simply as a lot of it’s as a result of Garry may be very well-rounded and presents issues in all phases. That’s the priority for Prates.

“The Marlboro Man” — I’m coining this nickname — is the extra dynamic and harmful striker however he could be reckless, and Garry is harmful in his personal proper on the toes. Furthermore, Garry has the higher grappling sport, and doubtless the higher cardio contemplating he doesn’t smoke all that always. That’s a variety of small benefits that add as much as a Garry W on Saturday.

Andre Muniz (+395)

Muniz faces Ikram Aliskerov, and whereas Aliskerov is a rightful favourite, that is too huge. Muniz has had some setbacks, however he stays a harmful grappler, and Aliskerov is an effective wrestler, however not an elite one. If Muniz can get ahold of Aliskerov, he’s going to have a good shot at making one thing occur.

Chelsea Chandler (+245)

Chandler takes on Joselyne Edwards within the opening bout of the night and these odds are method off. Edwards isn’t some world-beater, and he or she’s additionally not a terrific defensive wrestler. Whereas Chandler has flaws, she will get takedowns and make this a gritty battle. Chandler has solely misplaced to established names at 135, and whereas Edwards ought to perhaps be the favourite, she shouldn’t be so by this a lot.

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Prop Bets

Zhang Mingyang KO/TKO in Spherical 1 (+120)

I additionally take not pleasure in penning this, nevertheless it should be performed. On Saturday, Anthony Smith makes his closing stroll to the cage, and I don’t suppose it’s going to go nicely for him. Smith isn’t that outdated in actual life, however he’s obtained lots of miles on him and his chin — which was by no means legendary or something — isn’t what it was once.

Zhang is a big-time hitter who doesn’t receives a commission by the spherical. In truth, his previous 15 fights have ell ended within the first body of motion. I anticipate nothing totally different this time round.

Randy Brown by Factors (+110)

It is a simple arithmetic equation: Randy Brown is the higher all-around fighter + Nicolas Dalby doesn’t get completed = Randy Brown by Factors. Dalby is on a great run a kind recently, however he’s outdated, and Brown is the extra dynamic fighter. Ought to be a easy sufficient resolution victory for “Impolite Boy.”

Wrap Up

Sadly, FanDuel doesn’t have traces up on the KSW battle between Mariusz Pudzianowski and Eddie Corridor, but when they did, I’d be heavy on Eddie. Pudzianowski is clearly the true MMA fighter, however he’s additionally practically 50 and giving up like 80 kilos.

Till subsequent week, benefit from the fights, good luck, and gamble responsibly!

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