Join us as we preview a hot UFC prospect from Ireland competing in this week’s UFC 268 pay-per-view event. Read on for our complete UFC 268 betting guide taking a first look at our hot prospect of the week, Ian Garry, and his opponent Jordan Williams, including updated UFC odds and our free expert UFC 268 betting picks.
UFC Welterweight Preliminary Card Bout
Saturday, November 06, 2021 – 10:05 PM at Madison Square Garden
The latest addition to the Ultimate Fighting Championships’ highly touted prospects is 23-year-old Ian Garry. Most debuting fighters aren’t allowed to make their first UFC appearance on a highly stacked pay-per-view event, which puts more weight behind the advertising of Ireland’s next biggest potential after Conor McGregor.
So, what makes Garry such an intriguing prospect? Well, outside of his unblemished 7-0 professional record, Garry collected the Cage Warriors welterweight championship and was instantly signed by the UFC. Garry’s combat experience is extensive, despite being just 23, from boxing to judo; Garry picked up a wealth of experience in both disciplines before taking up MMA full-time.
A mouth-watering highlight reel and a striking offense that oozes greatness are accompanied with a calm and confident attitude; the top sportsbooks have attached a heavy set of odds onto his debut matchup for a good reason.
Garry has moved his talents to Stanford MMA gym in Deerfield Beach, Florida, upon signing to the UFC. Now partnered with the renowned striking coach Henri Hooft, we should expect an even more significant evolution in his striking skills.
Many speculated that Garry’s move to Sanford was temporary, but the man himself confirmed his future position. "I’m staying here for a while, doing everything here," Garry said.
"It’s too good not to stay here, I mean, it’s too good. Christmas – I’ll go home, and I’ll f*ck off back to here, and I’ll get ready for training again. But yeah, maybe just about three weeks, that’s it. Other than that, I don’t want to be at home anymore. I like it here."
This conscious move should strike fear into the welterweight divisions’ future prospects. At such a young age, Garry has already proven his diverse skillset is capable in multiple facets of the fight game.
The comparisons to Conor McGregor are naturally occurring, but it’s already a decision to switch gyms that provide a clear difference between the two athletes. McGregor never accepted a move during his career, whilst Garry is consistently looking to evolve.
Best Odds Available: Ian Garry ML (-350) at Bovada (visit our Bovada Review)
Overlooking Jordan William’s would be foolish but matching up with Ian Garry doesn’t favor his chance of success this weekend. The takedown offense into a ground and pound position has been Garry’s signature approach. Still, with the move to Sanford MMA, we truly cannot anticipate what the talented youngster will bring into the octagon this weekend.
So, let’s focus on what we do know. Garry’s fight IQ is years ahead of the fighter, for his age; he owns a scary amount of speed, a 6 ft 3 frame is accompanied by the power to finish fights, and his confidence level should assist his UFC tenure.
I anticipate Ian Garry to make a huge statement this weekend, under the bright lights alongside a special MMA team, skies the limit for this prospect who should make quick work of Jordan William’s and his 2-fight losing streak, so let’s back the new Irish wunderkind for our UFC pick.
UFC 268 Pick: Ian Garry to Win Inside the Distance (-145) at BetOnline (visit our BetOnline Review)
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