Michael Bisping credits Ian Machado Garry for facing Carlos Prates on short notice. Garry (15-1 MMA, 8-1 UFC) takes on Prates (21-6 MMA, 4-0 UFC) April 26 in the UFC on ESPN 66 main event at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Mo.

Addressing Garry’s conduct both in front of cameras and behind the scenes, former three-time UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen dubbed ‘The Future’ a “bit of a dork,” but quickly commended the Irishman for his standing by his word that he’ll fight anyone, anywhere, anytime.

Ian Machado Garry’s confidence is as high as ever after booking a matchup with one of the welterweight division’s hottest fighters. On Tuesday, the UFC announced Garry is set to fight Carlos Prates in a welterweight bout that serves as the new headliner for UFC Kansas City on April 26.