Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping has voiced his support for Ian Machado Garry's approach to looking up to the biggest star
Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping has voiced his support for Ian Machado Garry’s approach to looking up to the biggest star in MMA Conor McGregor. Garry hails from Ireland just like McGregor and has been known for emulating the Irish superstar’s confidence and charisma. This has sparked both praise and criticism from fans and pundits alike. However, Bisping sees no issue with Garry’s approach and believes that aiming to follow in McGregor’s footsteps is a natural aspiration for any fighter.
Garry remains undefeated with a record of 12-0 in MMA and 5-0 in the UFC. He has been open about his admiration for McGregor and his desire to become a similar larger-than-life figure in the sport. Bisping known for his own outspoken personality believes that Garry’s confidence and desire to set high standards for himself are commendable traits.
In a recent statement on his YouTube channel, Bisping stated, “You want to be known, you want to get your name out there. You want to set your stall out very, very high. Some people are saying he’s too cocky. Some people saying he’s trying to become the next Conor McGregor and all the rest of it. Why not? Why wouldn’t you want to be the next Conor McGregor?”
Bisping’s sentiment echoes the idea that aspiring fighters should seek to emulate the success of those who have reached the pinnacle of the sport. McGregor’s meteoric rise to becoming a two-division UFC champion and a global superstar is undoubtedly a source of inspiration for many young fighters looking to make their mark.
Garry’s upcoming fight against Neil Magny at UFC 292 on the main card is a significant opportunity for him to showcase his skills and charisma. The event is set to take place at TD Garden in Boston, a city with a strong Irish presence. Bisping draws a parallel between Garry’s potential breakout moment and McGregor’s memorable victory over Max Holloway in Boston a decade ago.
“Of course, McGregor is one of the big things about him was the Irish,” Bisping emphasized. “The Irish, they were so loyal to him, and they would follow him wherever it was in the world, and this is going down in Boston. Remember, when Conor McGregor fought in Boston that was a big coming-out party. I’m sure the UFC put that fight on there specifically, and this for Ian Garry could be the exact same kind of night.”
Bisping’s perspective sheds light on the broader concept of fighters looking up to successful predecessors as they strive to leave their own mark in the sport. Garry’s decision to channel McGregor’s confidence and work towards a similar level of recognition is a testament to the profound impact that McGregor’s legacy has had on the MMA landscape.
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