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It is not wrong to say that Conor McGregor single-handedly put his country Ireland on the map upon his arrival at the UFC. His famous words, “We are not here to take part, we are here to take over,” became a mantra for his relentless pursuit of success. Now, fellow Irishman Ian Garry is carrying a new wave of Irish revolution in the UFC octagon.

Garry made his debut in the UFC at UFC 268, and he wasted no time in making his mark. He confidently declared his intentions, echoing McGregor‘s iconic monologue, as he won the fight in a spectacular fashion. As Garry continues to impress with his electrifying performances, more and more people are comparing him with his countryman McGregor.

The significance of Garry‘s rise in the UFC did not go unnoticed, even by those close to the organization.

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Dana White’s son reposts a story for Conor McGregor and Ian Garry

Dana White‘s son, Dana White III, took to Instagram to share his admiration for both Garry and McGregor. The story posted on his account featured a collage featuring pictures of Garry and McGregor with an Irish theme. Also, it had McGregor’s epic monologue.

 

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Moreover, the picture also featured McGregor’s and Garry’s latest Twitter exchanges. Garry’s most recent fight was at UFC on ABC 4. In the fight, Garry not only showcased his skills but also displayed a touch of McGregor-like mysticism. Prior to the fight, he confidently predicted how the bout would end, reminiscent of McGregor‘s uncanny ability to predict his victories.

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Dana White III’s story is a clear indication that the entire UFC world is drawing and appreciating parallels between the two Irish fighters.

Is Ian Garry better than Conor McGregor?

Comparisons between McGregor and his countryman have already started. The entire MMA world is looking back at McGregor’s previous records to analyze which Irish fighter is better. Fans and critics both are divided in this discussion, but there is one notable personality who believes Garry is better.

Chael Sonnen recently posted a video on his YouTube channel about Ian Garry and Conor McGregor. In the video, he expressed his opinions on why he thinks Garry might just be better.

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He said, “It appears that Garry could be better. No disrespect, my man. I am sharing it with you if you want to look at whose record is better. It’s Garry’s. If you look at who’s going to have more fights and more shelf life and more time? It’s Garry. And if you wanna talk about who’s more likely to fight for a world championship ever again in this life? It’s Garry.”

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