Ian Garry could also be a little bit of a dork, however he’ll at all times choose up the cellphone when the UFC comes calling.
Earlier this week, Dana White made a collection of blockbuster bulletins, together with the return of Garry who will headline the promotion’s return to Kansas Metropolis on Saturday, April 26. On that evening, ‘The Future’ will sq. off with rising featherweight contender Carlos Prates in a bout that would carry with it some main title implications.
For the primary time in his profession, Garry will look to bounce again from a loss after surrendering a unanimous resolution to Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 310 in December.
Garry has emerged as an fascinating character in recent times, to say the least. Except for being a perpetual imitator of Irish megastar Conor McGregor, Garry has relentlessly trash-talked athletes on social media and reportedly rubbed individuals the fallacious approach along with his out-of-pocket antics within the gymnasium.
A lot in order that it really acquired him kicked out of Crew Renegade, the gymnasium that former welterweight champion Leon Edwards calls dwelling.
Ian Garry could also be a ‘dork,’ however he stands by his phrase
Addressing Garry’s conduct each in entrance of cameras and behind the scenes, former three-time UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen dubbed ‘The Future’ a “little bit of a dork,” however rapidly counseled the Irishman for his standing by his phrase that he’ll struggle anybody, wherever, anytime.
“Ian Garry is a little bit of a dork, however is there the rest you’d need from a fighter? He’ll struggle anyone, Sonnen mentioned on his YouTube channel. “The highest guys love to speak about that till their cellphone rings. The final particular person any fighter desires to face is somebody who, in your coronary heart, you understand is best than they’re perceived to be—and that’s precisely what Carlos is. Ian Garry mentioned sure instantly.”
Dork or no dork, Ian Garry has confirmed himself to be a formidable pressure contained in the Octagon. Earlier than the loss to Rakhmonov, ‘The Future’ was an ideal 15-0 in MMA with noteworthy wins over Neil Magny, Geoff Neal, and Michael ‘Venom’ Web page.
Will Garry climb again into the win column within the ‘Coronary heart of America’ or will Carlos Prates proceed his spectacular stand up the ranks and snatch his largest win to this point?