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“He Called It” – Ian Garry Leaves Fans Speechless as Video of Him Predicting Exact KO Goes Viral After UFC Charlotte Brings Him Closer to Conor McGregor Status

Published 05/13/2023, 4:43 PM EDT

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UFC Charlotte saw Ian Garry take on Daniel Rodriguez in what promised to be an eye-catching spectacle in North Carolina. The Spectrum Center was surely hoping for a spectacle in the UFC welterweight division. Rodriguez came into the fight looking to stop the “hype train” of Ian Garry. Touted as the next Conor McGregor, the Irish fighter came into the fight with an undefeated record of 11 victories. ‘The Future’ aimed to get his 12th win in professional MMA with a win against the Mexican.

Garry wanted to take this fight against Rodriguez owing to the Mexican’s ranked status in the UFC. The fans were in for a treat as the two promising welterweights faced each other at UFC Charlotte.

Official Decision: Ian Garry by round 1 TKO

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Fans and UFC pros react to Ian Garry defeating Daniel Rodriguez at UFC Charlotte

The undefeated fighter certainly made a statement after his performance at The Spectrum Center. The UFC welterweight impressed the fans and fighters in the sport by living up to the “hype train”.

The Irishman received praise from all around the UFC world as the entire community was in awe of his performance. Moreover, Garry’s future opponents also acknowledged the amazing display of performance that the UFC welterweight had on display.

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The win certainly ensures that the Irishman is in the spotlight when it comes to fans and fighters. Garry predicted his win against the Mexican in the fashion that he delivered. This would be reminiscent of the ‘Mystic Mac’ days of Conor McGregor.

What happened between Ian Garry and Daniel Rodriguez at UFC Charlotte?

Round 1 saw both fighters looking to land some strikes to gain some momentum. Garry connected with some heavy blows that stung the Mexican. Furthermore, the Irishman looked to make a statement in the first round.

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‘The Future’ landed a high kick, followed by a combination of punches. Garry then knocked the Mexican fighter down and followed him to throw some punches to finish the fight.

The Irishman connected with some heavy blows on the ground, which was enough for the referee to stop the fight. Garry impressed one and all with his spectacular performance and continued his undefeated record.

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Faizan Mirza

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Faizan Mirza is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. With a keen eye for analyzing the striking skills of MMA fighters, Faizan uses his expertise to break down fights, providing insightful commentary that is both informative and entertaining for combat sports fans. Faizan's article on Nate Diaz's remarks to Michael Chandler about Conor McGregor was particularly well-received, showcasing Faizan's talent for uncovering the lesser-known aspects of the sport.
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Sheldon Pereira