MMA
Ian Garry makes it hard to get behind him, per decorated Irish MMA champ
Ian Garry evidently rubs some people within the broader MMA community in a particular way and that even extends to some of his fellow combative compatriots from Ireland. The combatant in question is Will Fleury who touched on Garry's UFC welterweight title fight at UFC 330 versus sitting champ Islam Makhachev before his own title clash during a Bowks Talking Bouts interview.
The Oktagon MMA heavyweight champion was a two division OKMMA titleholder but Fleury is now on the heels of losing his light heavyweight crown to Makhmud Muradov in his most recent contest. Fleury had mentioned during his BTB appearance some of the public perception conflicts with MMA in Ireland and how many civilians over there perceive the sport poorly because of Conor McGregor's public image.
When asked if Garry could be a fighter who embodies more of a positive partisan image of an MMA fighter for Irish people to latch onto, Fleury said [via Bowks Talking Bouts],
“Yeah, it's another funny one. Like as in; I really want to like Ian [laughter]. I really want to get behind him cuz I want to support the Irish fighters. But he makes it f***ing hard sometimes. So like I'm good. Like I would love; like he's done great things in fighting. That's the funny thing. It's like, man, he's gone out there and he's beaten guys. Like, if you look at the Carlos Prates fight and like I want to be able to get behind him and I want him to give me something to be able to get behind.â€
“I'm hoping in the build up to this, we'll see a little bit more like genuine talk from him because like I just feel like a lot of the time when he's speaking, it's not from his heart… But like I have no issue with Ian Garry. Like look, I suppose it seems like Irish fighters aren't really supporting each other right now, but I just feel like the two guys, we have a lot of brilliant fighters and they're getting very little recognition.â€
“Okay, none of those have gone and done the things that Conor [McGregor] and Ian have gone and done, but like; and I don't want to lump Conor and Ian into the same boat because they're very different people. But I feel like the values of martial arts are not being represented that well by some of the bigger stars out of the country [laughter]. Yeah, look, I don't want to be some f***ing puritan either, but it is just like I want to get behind Ian Garry.â€
“I really do. He hasn't done anything that would ever stop like from; he hasn't done anything yet that would be like, oh, I'm never going to support this guy. But just a lot of the takes that I've seen him give online. A lot of the interviews I've seen, it's just like it doesn't seem like you're being sincere. It doesn't feel like this is something I can really buy into and put my heart into. Like really be like, “Alright, come on Ian. You're our guy. Let's go. I'm finding it hard. I'll be honest.â€
Ian Garry isn't “being who he is†per Fleury: “It's just the lack of being genuineâ€
While trying to articulate a balanced take on Garry's fighting skillset but also addressing how his public persona comes across to him, Fleury stated [via Bowks Talking Bouts],
“But in fairness, he's a good martial artist. We can't say he's not. It's just the lack of being genuine and the lack of like just standing for f***ing what a good martial artist should represent. Look, I'm being too up me own arse with this stuff. But like I think you owe the fans to be who you are. I don't feel like Ian Garry is being who he is.â€
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MMA
Jasmine Jasudavicius expects Erin Blanchfield to wrestle 'once she feels these hands' at UFC Edmonton
Jasmine Jasudavicius is looking to cement herself as a title contender at UFC Edmonton.
Jasudavicius is set to take on Erin Blanchfield in the co-main event of UFC Edmonton. Jasudavicius enters the bout as a +255 underdog while the American is a -350 favorite on FanDuel. The fight was supposed to happen at UFC 330 in August, but an injury to Blanchfield delayed it to August. Although the Canadian was frustrated to have the fight postponed, she is ecstatic for it to be taking place in Edmonton now.
“That is exactly it. It was like two weeks out that I heard it was being moved,†Jasudavicius said on Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com. “Initially, I was so frustrated because I just put in a whole camp. I was ready, my weight was good, and I was firing on all cylinders. It got moved, and at least we are fighting in Canada now. This works out even better.â€
With extra time, Jasudavicius said she did take some time off to avoid burnout. But she also feels like the extra time will only help her, as she knows Blanchfield is one of the best in the world.
“She's talented; she's one of the top fighters in the world. I won't be talking too much shit. She's skilled, but I know how skilled I am, and I am ready to test myself against the best girls in the world,†Jasudavicius said.
Jasmine Jasudavicius hopeful to earn title shot at UFC Edmonton
Although Jasudavicius is an underdog, she has full confidence in her skillset. She believes she is better on the feet. So, she expects Blanchfield to try and wrestle her a ton, especially once she lands a couple of punches.
If Jasudavicius can turn Blanchfield into just a wrestler, she is confident she will be able to pull off the upset win at UFC Edmonton.
“I'm not too sure. I've watched all of her fights, and it's not like she's going to the wrestling right away; she is comfortable with striking. But I do think once she feels these hands, she will be shooting a little bit more. … My hand will be raised at the end of the night,†Jasudavicius said.
If Jasudavicius gets her hand raised, she believes it will cement her as a title contender at flyweight. And, it would set up a rematch with Natalia Silva, which the Canadian would be thrilled to get the chance to not only avenge her loss, but to take the belt off her.
“It would mean a lot; it's a big milestone,†Jasudavicius concluded. “Just getting into the UFC is a big deal; getting 10 fights in the UFC is a big deal; to get 10 wins is another feather in my cap. … That would be my dream. She gave me the lost which hurt, so if I can take the belt off her, it would fulfill me. I show well, say I finish Blanchfield, it would be me in the talks to get a title shot.â€
Do you think Jasmine Jasudavicius will beat Erin Blanchfield at UFC Edmonton?
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