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The wait is almost over! We’re just hours away from the enticing UFC 292 PPV in Boston, where some of the UFC’s biggest powerhouses will clash this weekend. The headliner bout features a Bantamweight title clash between ‘Sugar’ Sean O’Malley and reigning champ Aljamain Sterling. But there’s another pivotal clash that has fans buzzing with excitement. Yes, we’re talking about Conor McGregor’s compatriot Ian ‘Machado’ Garry’s clash with #11 Welterweight Neil Magny.

With all the hype around the Irish prodigy’s next match, opinions and endorsements were bound to flood in. Recently, weighing in on the UFC 292 PPV, Israel Adesanya – the UFC Middleweight champ, shared his take on this welterweight clash. According to the ‘Stylebender,’ he favors ‘Machado’ over the veteran Magny as his betting pick. Now, to add to the drama, Garry’s ‘role model’ – ‘The Notorious’ has recently tried to motivate his Irish compatriot. How? Let’s find out!

Conor McGregor cheers on compatriot Ian Garry ahead of UFC 292 clash

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Although ‘Machado’ is coming into his clash with Magny with an unbeaten record of 12-0-0, ‘The Notorious’ thinks it’s important for his compatriot to keep his focus on the task at hand. Trying to boost Garry’s morale ahead of the fight, the Irishman recently took to his Instagram to share a message for the welterweight. Moreover, he accompanied the message with a throwback picture from his early UFC days.

The Irishman’s Instagram post caption read: “And this was me after comin’ back. Good luck Ireland’s Ian Garry this week in Boston! The stars are aligned brother ❤️🙏☘️ @ufc”

 

The message sent ‘Notorious’ as well as ‘Machado’ fans into a frenzy. More and more Irish MMA fans poured in with their support and recognition for the rising Irish prodigy’s skills and fighting caliber. But how could Garry miss out on the fun?

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Taking to McGregor’s post’s comments section, the #13 welterweight shared his take on the Irishman’s words. He wrote: “It’s written all we have to do is show up 🇮🇪☘️”

Likewise, Garry’s response captured the collective sentiment of determination and unity shared among Irish MMA fans and fighters alike. As the spotlight shines brighter on Garry’s journey to the Octagon, his compatriots and fans are rallying behind him with unwavering support.

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With McGregor’s endorsement and words of motivation, Garry’s spirits are surely running high. Moreover, as fight night approaches, fans eagerly await the showdown that promises to deliver exhilarating moments and showcase the heart and determination of both ‘Machado’ and his loyal compatriots. But what do you think? Will ‘Machado’ be able to live up to his hype? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!

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