Conor McGregor

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.

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 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.