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Irish up-and-comer Ian Garry survived early trouble to stop Song Kenan in the final early prelim of UFC 285 on Saturday.

Aided by early leg kicks that appeared to take steam out of Kenan in later rounds, Garry poured on the offense before the final combination sent his foe backward to the fence and end-over-end, covering up for dear life as Garry flurried. Garry’s output was higher both with his hands and feet, and he comfortably took the frame. In the second, Garry began to rebound, using his length to sting Kenan at distance. [#UFC285] [pic.twitter.com/KgZ9BAIKKQ] [March 5, 2023] His corner had to tell him what happened. [#UFC285] [pic.twitter.com/6t2bioYnTH] [March 5, 2023]

Following his win at UFC 285, Ian Machado Garry paid tribute to Conor McGregor when he broken out the "billi strut" celebration.

[UFC 285](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/ufc-285). Esteban Ribovics unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) Da’Mon Blackshear unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) McGregor tipped his cap to Garry shortly thereafter on Twitter. Jessica Penne via submission (armbar) – Round 2, 2:14.](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/03/ufc-285-video-tabatha-ricci-taps-jessica-penne-start-baby-shark-era) The middleweight bout was part of the preliminary card at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Conor McGregor has predicted Ian Garry will become a champion following his come-from-behind win at UFC 285.'The Future' made it four consecutive.

I’ll bring them back at the end of this year or the start of next. Garry added: “I’m going to bring the UFC back to Dublin. [talkSPORT](https://talksport.com/sport/mma/1349088/ian-garry-ufc-dublin-croke-park-conor-mcgregor/): “Putting me and Conor on the same card is just obvious.

Conor McGregor was filled with pride as he witnessed Ian Garry's spectacular performance against Song Kenan at UFC 285.

Garry responded to McGregor's tweet by explaining [why he got a daisy tattoo](https://www.sportskeeda.com/mma/news-does-ian-garry-conor-mcgregor-inspired-tattoo) on his right arm: "I've got the tattoo of a daisy because of that man [Conor McGregor]. "He commented on Twitter [following Garry's victory at UFC 268], 'Ian, you f**king daisy.' I always look for, 'What can I do to represent this whole moment?'.... As a young Irish MMA fighter, it is natural for Ian Garry to look up to Conor McGregor. Despite his impressive display, Garry had to overcome some early adversity, particularly in the first round. Garry subsequently walked away with a TKO victory at UFC 285.

Conor McGregor gets into the act after witnessing fellow Irish fighter Ian Garry copying his famous strut inside the Octagon. Garry won his fight at UFC ...

[UFC 285](https://www.republicworld.com/sports-news/other-sports/ufc-285-live-streaming-when-and-where-to-watch-jon-jones-vs-ciryl-gane-on-tv-and-online-articleshow.html), Ian Garry went up against Kenan Song in a [Welterweight](https://www.republicworld.com/sports-news/other-sports/ukrainian-mma-champion-recovers-welterweight-world-championship-belt-from-bombed-house-articleshow.html) encounter. Following the fight, Garry celebration became the talking point as he brought back the Iconic walk of [ Conor McGregor](https://www.republicworld.com/sports-news/cricket-news/only-one-conor-mcgregor-jon-jones-sings-praises-of-the-notorious-ahead-of-ufc-285-articleshow.html). Valentina Shevchenko will face Alexa Grasso in the co-main event. Jones will face Ciryl Gane in the main event of the event. Conor McGregor gets into the act after witnessing fellow Irish fighter Ian Garry copying his famous strut inside the Octagon. "I see a champion", wrote McGregor on Twitter.

UFC 285 saw fans react to a dominant performance by Ian Machado Garry against Kenan Song as Conor McGregor and Joe Rogan praise the Irishman.

He even asked to be placed on the card for UFC 287 as he managed to come out of the fight ‘unscathed’. [March 5, 2023] [Joe Rogan](https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/joe-rogan/) also praised the beautiful show that the Irishman displayed. [ Conor McGregor](https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/conor-mcgregor/) responded to an exciting win from Garry. However, the 32-year-old was coming off a loss in his last fight. UFC 285 saw one of the biggest UFC PPVs in recent times.

Conor McGregor reacted to Ian Garry's UFC 285 win and post-fight struck, with some high praise for his fellow Irish fighter.

Many have seen the 25-year old nicknamed “The Future” as the next coming of McGregor, and so far, he has not disappointed. Garry improved to 11-0 with a third-round TKO of China’s Song Kenan as part of the event’s preliminary card. When all was said and done, it was Kenan clearly looking defeated, eyes swollen, multiple abrasions showing.

CONOR MCGREGOR congratulated Ian Garry after seeing him register a spectacular victory at UFC 285.Garry bounced back from a first-round knockdown to s.

Fellow Irishman McGregor was one of the interested observers of Garry's latest UFC outing and was over the moon by his performance. CONOR MCGREGOR congratulated Ian Garry after seeing him register a spectacular victory at UFC 285. Conor McGregor hails Ian Garry after incredible UFC 285 comeback win over Song Kenan

Conor McGregor saw Jon Jones's dominance at light heavyweight for years. Now, "Notorious" would like nothing more than to see "Bones" start a new reign as ...

McGregor is spearheading the coaching for "The Ultimate Fighter 31" before taking on fellow coach Michael Chandler. I'd like to see Jones do it. "I'd like to see Jones fulfill his destiny, go up to heavyweight and be successful," McGregor told the UFC while in attendance at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday night for UFC 285.

CONOR MCGREGOR made a special appearance at UFC 285 - where he gave some unlikely cageside advice to a fellow lightweight.The Notorious was in attenda.

I'm every excited." "Let your right hand go. Right hand to the head, right hand to the body.

Long-term rivals Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz were both in attendance to watch Jon Jones win the UFC heavyweight title on Saturday night.

The video starts off on Diaz who appears to be eyeing up McGregor and makes a gesture towards his rival. Ahead of Diaz's last bout, McGregor tweeted: 'Congrats Nate Diaz on making it to the end of his contractual obligations with the UFC, and as a bonafide superstar goer. McGregor and Diaz have both spoken about a potential trilogy bout between the pair McGregor didn't have to wait long to get his win back though, with a majority decision victory five months later at the same arena as last night's fight between Jones and Gane. [Conor McGregor](/sport/conor_mcgregor/index.html) and Nate Diaz appeared to lock eyes in the stands - as both men were in attendance to watch [Jon Jones](/sport/jon-jones/index.html) win the UFC heavyweight title on Saturday night. BT Sport posted a video of both men in the crowd, where the duo appear to have a frosty exchange at the T-Mobile Arena.

A sensational flurry of strikes in the third and final round saw his opponent Kenan Song crumple to the canvas as the Portmarnock native picked up the biggest ...

The win sees Garry move to 11-0 and solidifies his status as one of the welterweight division's most promising prospects. A sensational flurry of strikes in the third and final round saw his opponent Kenan Song crumple to the canvas as the Portmarnock native picked up the biggest win of his career so far. Conor McGregor was full of praise for "little daisy" Ian Garry after his stunning win at UFC 285 on Saturday night and predicted that the Irishman is a future champion in the UFC.

Irish UFC star Ian Garry received high praise from his idol Conor McGregor after his latest win over Song Kenan at UFC 285. McGregor branded Garry a 'future ...

The former two-weight world champion last fought back in July 2021 in a losing effort to Dustin Poirier, breaking his leg in the process. As the contest was waved off, Garry celebrated with the “Billy Strut” and got a nod from his fellow countryman McGregor, who popularized the walk in MMA. Garry dropped Kenan with a flurry of knees and punches as he mauled his foe on the ground before referee Marc Goddard stepped in.

CONOR MCGREGOR congratulated Ian Garry after seeing him register a spectacular victory at UFC 285.Garry bounced back from a first-round knockdown to s.

Fellow Irishman McGregor was one of the interested observers of Garry's latest UFC outing and was over the moon by his performance. CONOR MCGREGOR congratulated Ian Garry after seeing him register a spectacular victory at UFC 285. Conor McGregor hails Ian Garry after incredible UFC 285 comeback win over Song Kenan

Conor McGregor was cageside with fiancee Dee to see Jon Jones become UFC heavyweight champion by choking out Ciryl Gane.

“Chandler and Conor were very respectful to each other and then some things started escalating that you’ll see on the show," he said. "They do not like each other now, a lot of s*** went down on Friday. Another fan didn't even know who Dee was, writing: "Who’s the girl rubbing him on the chest?"

Both McGregor and Chandler are currently filming for the new season of 'The Ultimate Fighter' - which is due to air at the end of May.

I’m sitting here at 191 pounds. I would have been in there sooner back in the old days, but yeah, not good.’ Conor McGregor (L) and UFC President Dana White (R) at UFC 285 in Las Vegas last night Michael Chandler (L) was also in attendance at the UFC event in Vegas last night Both Chandler and McGregor were in attendance at UFC 285 last night - with Michael being asked by reporters what weight the potential showdown with McGregor will take place at. [READ: Jon Jones DESTROYS Cyril Gane to win heavyweight title at UFC 285](/sport/mma/article-11822393/Jon-Jones-DESTROYS-Ciryl-Gane-incredible-ease-claim-vacant-heavyweight-title-UFC-285.html) [UFC](/sport/ufc-fighting/index.html) President [Dana White](/sport/dana-white/index.html) has revealed a lot of ‘s***’ went down between [Conor McGregor](/sport/conor_mcgregor/index.html) and Michael Chandler on Friday - with the pair set to fight each other this year.

Conor McGregor is not getting along with Michael Chandler while filming the latest series of The Ultimate Fighter.'Notorious' has been in Las Vega.

I don’t look at stuff that’s good for the show or things like that. “They do not like each other now, a lot of s*** went down on Friday. I’ve got no issues with him at all.

UFC rivals McGregor and Chandler have been cordial with each other in the past but the pair have seemingly had a fall-out whilst filming The Ultimate ...

Both McGregor and Chandler were in attendance at UFC 285 to watch Jon Jones tap out Ciryl Gane to win the heavyweight title. “Chandler and Conor were very respectful to each other and then some things started escalating that you’ll see on the show," White said. "They do not like each other now, a lot of s*** went down on Friday. There was a lot of s*** that went down on Friday.” It's unclear what took place between McGregor and Chandler on the show, with neither fighter giving any hints on social media. McGregor and Chandler seemed to be on good terms but things changed as they recently had a fall-out, according to UFC boss Dana White. McGregor will look to pick up his first UFC win in over three years when he faces Chandler, who has a UFC record of two wins and three losses.

Dana White says an incident happened during filming on The Ultimate Fighter 31 that turned a cordial relationship between Conor McGregor and Michael ...

An argument erupted with former UFC bantamweight champion [Cody Garbrandt](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/3121/cody-garbrandt) that ended with Garbrandt shoving McGregor and [nearly igniting a brawl](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ec0uMQu25ZM) between the two teams. [Urijah Faber](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/2/urijah-faber) during TUF 22. “Trust me if there was [a date], you would have heard about it already,” White responded when asked about a McGregor vs. The most notable incident was when McGregor coached opposite “There was a lot of s*** that went down on Friday, yeah,” White said. I would have been in there sooner back in the days but not good.”