The UFC’s Welterweight division is in an interesting spot right now. It is loaded with championship-caliber contenders. One of the most exciting prospects is Joaquin Buckley, who recently emerged victorious against a massive Nursulton Ruziboev. Buckley is on a three-fight win streak in the company, and if he’s to continue his winning streak, he might find himself close to a title shot. Buckley recently revealed he turned down the fight offer to fight the Irishman Ian Garry and gave an interesting reason to reject the offer.
Ian Garry is one of the few yet to be defeated in his MMA career. He has won every fight in the octagon, which is rather impressive.
Joaquin Buckley on why he turned down Ian Garry
Joaquin Buckley has the bragging rights of probably the best and the most flashy knockout in UFC history. He knocked out Impa Kasanganay via a spectacular roundhouse kick in the cage. Joaquin Buckley is still looking for an opponent after his recent victory. He revealed that Dana White offered him to fight Ian Garry but gave an interesting reason for rejecting the fight. In an interview with Parry Punch, Buckley said,
I definitely denied [a fight against Ian Garry]. I ain’t wanna catch no herpies, n*gga. I’m good. My man be having them little pop ups. I ain’t [trying to catch that] because I like to wrestle now. [I said no because] the time. The time wise. I just did two back to back fights. I was good. I was like, ‘Let me chill out for a minute. But I got another offer that is a little bit more lengthy in time for me to prepare and get ready. But it’s also a better match up. It’s a bigger fight as well. And a bigger name, in my opinion, than Ian Garry.
Joaquin Buckley revealed that he does not want to catch Herpes in the cage as he believes Garry might pass an infection to him. He also clarified that he had two back-to-back fights in the cage and would like some rest before his next one, as the Ian Garry fight was offered to him too soon after his recent war in the cage. Buckley believes the latest offer from the company might be a much better and bigger fight in the cage.
Ian Garry will certainly not be happy with the Joaquin’s reason for turning down a bout against him. Garry has yet to respond to Buckley’s claims against him. Many will agree that, given Garry has just destroyed every opponent in front of him, he might be the hottest prospect in the cage for any opponent.
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