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UFC on ESPN 66 results: Ian Machado Garry wants title shot after convincing win

Ian Machado Garry is eyeing a potential title fight after proving to be too much for Carlos Prates in the UFC on ESPN 66 main event.

By Josh Sanchez

Ian Machado Garry fights Carlos Prates during UFC Fight Night.
Ian Machado Garry fights Carlos Prates during UFC Fight Night. / William Purnell-Imagn Images
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship returned to action on Saturday night with UFC on ESPN 66 at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

The event was headlined by a high-profile fight between Ian Machado Garry and Carlos Prates.

Machado Garry, who called for a potential backup title shot after the main event, proved to be too much for Prates en route to a convincing victory.

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In the co-main event, Anthony Smith had his retirement fight spoiled by Zhang Mingyang, who scored a first-round TKO win.

Zhang Mingyang prepares to fight Anthony Smith during UFC Fight Night.
Zhang Mingyang prepares to fight Anthony Smith during UFC Fight Night. / William Purnell-Imagn Images

Did you miss out on Saturday night's action?

We've got you covered with the full results from UFC on ESPN 66 below.

UFC on ESPN 66 results

Ian Machado Garry reacts with Carlos Prates after the fight during UFC Fight Night.
Ian Machado Garry reacts with Carlos Prates after the fight during UFC Fight Night. / William Purnell-Imagn Images
  • Ian Machado Garry def. Carlos Prates via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46)
  • Zhang Mingyang def. Anthony Smith via TKO (elbows) – Round 1, 4:03
  • David Onama def. Giga Chikadze via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
  • Abus Magomedov def. Michel Pereira via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
  • Randy Brown def. Nicolas Dalby via knockout (punch) – Round 2, 1:39
  • Ikram Aliskerov def. Andre Muniz via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 4:54
  • Matt Schnell def. Jimmy Flick via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
  • Evan Elder def. Gauge Young via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
  • Chris Gutierrez def. John Castaneda via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
  • Da’Mon Blackshear def. Heili Alateng via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
  • Malcolm Wellmaker def. Cameron Saaiman via knockout (punch) – Round 1, 1:59
  • Jaqueline Amorim def. Polyana Viana via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 1:49
  • Timmy Cuamba def. Roberto Romero via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 3:55
  • Joselyne Edwards def. Chelsea Chandler via TKO (strikes) – Round 1, 2:31

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