Carlos Prates Picks Ian Garry to Pull Off the Upset Against Islam Makhachev

UFC welterweight contender Carlos Prates has publicly predicted Ian Garry will defeat lightweight champion Islam Makhachev by decision at UFC 330. Prates, who lost to Garry via decision in April of the previous year, stated in a UFC social media video that he believes Garry will win either by unanimous or split decision. The prediction comes amid a trend of upsets in 2026, with fighters such as Merab Dvalishvili and Conor McGregor having already suffered notable losses.