UFC welterweight contender Ian Garry feels it’s finest to go away Sean Strickland alone.
‘The Future’ is ready to return on the UFC 303 major card later this week. On Saturday evening, Ian Garry is ready for arguably the largest take a look at of his MMA profession in opposition to Michael ‘Venom’ Web page. The British fighter debuted within the promotion earlier this 12 months, scoring a lopsided determination win over Kevin Holland. Nevertheless, Garry is assured that he can finish the previous Bellator star’s hype practice.
Within the occasion that the Irishman earns a win on Saturday, the sky is the restrict for him. Relying on how issues shake out at 170 kilos, it’s not inconceivable that Ian Garry might struggle for a title by the top of 2024. Nevertheless, followers know one factor, it’s that he has little interest in combating Sean Strickland proper now.
‘Tarzan’ is contemporary off his return at UFC 302 earlier this month, scoring a choice victory over Paulo Costa. Whereas they’re not in the identical weight class, Sean Strickland has taken goal at Ian Garry on a number of events. The previous UFC middleweight champion has usually attacked the Irishman on social media, in addition to his spouse.
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Ian Garry says that Sean Strickland is “mentally unwell” and is having a public psychological breakdown 😳
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Ian Garry rejects potential struggle in opposition to ‘mentally unwell’ Sean Strickland
For his half, Ian Garry has talked a good bit of trash again. Nevertheless, the Irishman doesn’t appear to essentially need a struggle with Sean Strickland, proper now anyway. Talking in a latest interview with AgFight, ‘The Future’ was requested about his rivalry with the middleweight. There, he confirmed little curiosity in a future struggle in opposition to him.
“There’s nothing that must be mentioned with regards to Sean Strickland.” Ian Garry said within the interview. “We have to depart him be, simply let him go. I believe he’s mentally unwell and having a breakdown publicly. We have to simply depart him be.”
For what it’s value, a struggle between Sean Strickland and Ian Garry makes little or no sense at this stage. ‘Tarzan’ is presently sitting out awaiting a title shot after his victory over Paulo Costa earlier this month.
What do you make of those feedback from the UFC welterweight contender? Do you wish to see Sean Strickland vs. Ian Garry?