Ian Machado Garry has put a unique proposal in front of Colby Covington. Following a controversial callout from Covington that outlined conditions for the potential fight involving Gary’s wife Layla, Garry retaliated with a challenge of his own. He took to social media on Sunday and slammed Covington’s track record in the UFC. Ian highlighted Colby’s series of unsuccessful title shots and pointed to the absence of notable wins against ranked welterweights.
Garry proposed a unique match
Garry has now proposed a WWE-style “I Quit” match, a type of match in which the loser would have to retire from the sport. This callout is a creative proposal from “The Future” that has caught the attention of MMA fans around the world. Since both fighters are known for their bold natures, this rivalry could go to new heights. People are awaiting Covington’s response to Garry’s unorthodox challenge. However, the UFC has yet to make the fight between these two men official.
He slammed Colby in the video message
In a sharp response to Colby Covington’s recent callout, the Irish fighter didn’t back down and challenged his opponent with a video message saying, “Listen here, Colby Covington, you are in no position to tell me what I should do in life. You’ll do as you’re told.” Garry further asserted that the three conditions he was given had nothing to do with fighting and they were all talking about his wife. Garry questioned Colby’s upbringing and said that women are not property and his wife is definitely no trophy. He further said, “You are not America’s favorite fighter. What you are is a peak underperformer.”
Garry highlighted Covington’s shortcomings in the UFC, emphasizing his failures in three consecutive world title bouts and his lack of victories against top-ranked opponents. Ian has an undefeated MMA record of 14-0, and he currently ranks in the #7 spot in the UFC Welterweight rankings. He has notable wins over Neil Magny and Geoff Neal.
Covington has been inconsistent recently
On the other hand, Covington boasts an MMA record of 17-4 and is one of the most prominent fighters in the UFC, ranking No. 4 in the welterweight division. However, his recent record has been inconsistent, including wins over Tyron Woodley and Jorge Masvidal and title fight losses to Leon Edwards.
