Ian Garry is just a boring point fighter.

[Robbocop]

He’s had five boring decisions in a row now in the ufc, his finishes were all against low level fighters.

Didn't realise how many decisions he was going to, here's some stats:

Ian Garry 9-1 in the UFC, 16-1 in career.
9 UFC wins, 6 decisions, 3 finishes. Out of last 5 wins, 4 decisions, 1 TKO. Out of last 5 fights, all went to decision (including one loss). Career 16 wins consist of 8 finishes, 8 decisions.

 

[El Fernas]

a "boring point fighter" with an equal number of career finishes vs decisions ( 8 vs 8 )

lol @ mma 'fans'

if you didn't enjoy his combos in rounds 2,3 and 4 then this isn't the sport for you and you need to shut up basically.

6 decisions vs 3 KO´s in the UFC, i didnt thought he was a boring point fighter, but surely he hasnt been that exciting in the UFC, only 1 POTN bonus in 10 fights.

 

[Leinster Rugby]

6 decisions vs 3 KO´s in the UFC, i didnt thought he was a boring point fighter, but surely he hasnt been that exciting in the UFC, only 1 POTN bonus in 10 fights.

I've enjoyed all his fights, I like his timing and control of distance and I like how he mixes punches/kicks. There's holes in his game and he can improve his cardio and game planning for the final round of a fight and he may never be champion. But if you find an entertaining fighter like Garry boring that's on you.

 

[Mike]

Sometimes you gotta read between the lines man. Seems clear to me that what people mean is it's been shown several times now if he's up against another elite fighter, he has very low finishing potential. Likely to play it safe and stick and move to a decision. Doesn't want the smoke of real striking exchanges unless he knows the other guy is outmatched.

That's a totally valid way to win. It also isn't fan friendly so nobody should be surprised if people bitch. Nobody wants to see someone point fight to a title, unless the guy's extremely charismatic and popular.

 

[Koro_11]

If you're a casual , then yeah

Honestly, I have more respect for the casuals than I do for the MMA purists.

At the end of the day, it’s supposed to be entertaining, and if you’re just some fucking douche bag out there winning point decisions then yeah you’re shit as far as I’m concerned, and if that makes me a casual despite watching the sport for three decades now then so be it I’d rather be a casual.

 

[Mike]

This fight being "boring" wasn't really all on him. He just couldn't close the show. His opponent was stymied by his attack.

I didn't find the fight boring but I was frustrated that Ian couldn't finish him or even really get close. His lack of power and a top game really let the fight be more competitive than it had to be.

If dude had those attributes, Prates would have got destroyed

And this is what people are seeing and not liking. He's skilled, competent, but doesn't seem to have a lot of power and is very content to point fight. I think as a prospect is coming up, a lot of people hold off criticism waiting to see how he develops. But if you're not showing anything new or exciting by the time you become a contender people are going to be mad. I mean Fitch was in the ufc for a minute before he was hated.

Hell it didn't even really start until AFTER he got his shot.

 

[HHJ]

And this is what people are seeing and not liking. He's skilled, competent, but doesn't seem to have a lot of power and is very content to point fight. I think as a prospect is coming up, a lot of people hold off criticism waiting to see how he develops. But if you're not showing anything new or exciting by the time you become a contender people are going to be mad. I mean Fitch was in the ufc for a minute before he hwas hated.

Hell it didn't even really start until AFTER he got his shot.

"content to point fight" as opposed to what? Ya better stick and move against prates, esp if you got no power.

 

[El Fernas]

I've enjoyed all his fights, I like his timing and control of distance and I like how he mixes punches/kicks. There's holes in his game and he can improve his cardio and game planning for the final round of a fight and he may never be champion. But if you find an entertaining fighter like Garry boring that's on you.

I never said he was, just not exciting, having twice the decisions over KO´s and only 1 POTN doesnt scream "entertaining fighter".

 

[Mike]

"content to point fight" as opposed to what? Ya better stick and move against prates, esp if you got no power.

It's smart and the best gameplan. That's why he won using it. But you know what this is. This is prizefighting man. People want Bloodsport. You don't gotta bring bloodsport every time, but you can't be inherently unlikable and never bring bloodsport TOO.

You know this.

 

[Leinster Rugby]

I never said he was, just not exciting, having twice the decisions over KO´s and only 1 POTN doesnt scream "entertaining fighter".

Some complain about belal, some about ank, some about Garry. Its all bollocks. I find all of them entertaining.

 

[Mike]

Some complain about belal, some about ank, some about Garry. Its all bollocks. I find all of them entertaining.

 

[Leinster Rugby]

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Belals grappling and control are excellent. Ive never had a problem with any fighter with a smothering style/game plan. Loved GSP, loved khabib, even admired Fitch back in the day. If the other guy's good enough, he can react accordingly, if he's not, he's losing the fight.

 

[Mike]

Belals grappling and control are excellent. Ive never had a problem with any fighter with a smothering style/game plan. Loved GSP, loved khabib, even admired Fitch back in the day. If the other guy's good enough, he can react accordingly, if he's not, he's losing the fight.

Yeah it's definitely a valid way to win I just don't want to watch it. Unless someone I'm a fan of like gsp, then it's fine. In all seriousness though I always thought the criticism against him was overblown. Only the Hardy fight is actually bad.

 

[Poirierfan]

Honestly, I have more respect for the casuals than I do for the MMA purists.

At the end of the day, it’s supposed to be entertaining, and if you’re just some fucking douche bag out there winning point decisions then yeah you’re shit as far as I’m concerned, and if that makes me a casual despite watching the sport for three decades now then so be it I’d rather be a casual.

The longer I'm a fan the less point fighting I care to watch. Don't talk a mad game then run the whole fight while throwing pitter patter shots, just be quiet.

 

[Black0ut]

He in fact is boring, if his opponents don’t take chances, he is more then happy to point fight. Majority of his finishes are against lesser quality opponents (no dis-HESPECT to D Rod!) and listening to the guy talk is also BORINGGGG.

He also has a little bit of “the Sean Stricklands” in him, acts like a total killer then……. Point fights!!!!

Add the whole weird situation with his wife (Buckley legit just calling him a cuck now too)


I just don’t understand why he isn’t more popular?!?!! SARCASM

ALSO add him damn near getting finished in the 5th round…….had it not been ol’ Smokey the Bandit, he might have been.


To his credit tho, he (unfortunately) is a good point fighter.

 

[SJP_SevenLaker]

I like how ts baited the haters just to trash them. Well played.

 

[Koro_11]

The longer I'm a fan the less point fighting I care to watch. Don't talk a mad game then run the whole fight while throwing pitter patter shots, just be quiet.

Exactly, Conor was an obnoxious douche, but at least his fights were entertaining.

GSP was a decision machine, but at least he made up for it with a great personality and didn’t talk shit.

But when you’re just an insufferable shit stain like Ian Gary or Colby Covington, yet you don’t have a single memorable moment for your highlight reel and you can’t finish a sandwich, just fucken go away, the sport is better off without you.

 

[Pierced7681]

And? He hasn't finished as many top tier opponents as lower tier. Add him to a list of 5000 other fighters to whom that applies.

And if you find the fights boring, don't watch.

I find Ian Garry really boring, I’ll still watch his fights though in hopes they won’t be boring.

 

[Cheese_&_mma_lover]

He's becoming more entertaining. This was the most entertaining fight to date. He landed some good shots and had matrix like defense. starting to get the Conor 2.0 vibes

 

[TR1]

He was very boring vs MVP.