The Sheehan Show: Exclusive Chat with UFC Prospect Ian Garry

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Sean Sheehan talks with “The Future,” Ian Garry, four weeks out from his UFC debut at UFC 268. They cover a range of topics including Garry training in the U.S. for the first time, splitting with his old team and his fast rise into the UFC.

Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro
(00:34) Preparing for a fight in America for the first time.
(01:49) What made him pick Sanford MMA?
(03:10) Training with top fighters like Michael Chandler, Derek Brunson and Gilbert Burns to name a few.
(05:43) Winning Cage Warriors World Championship and the madness surrounding the fight when his team stepped down.
(10:48) Knee injury and cut during Cage Warriors Title Fight.
(12:30) Getting into the UFC quickly and does he think it’s too early for the UFC?
(15:30) Thoughts on being one of the best fighters from Ireland and inspiring young people to take up MMA.
(18:20) Prediction for UFC Debut against Jordan Williams at UFC 268.