Former Interim UFC Welterweight Champion Colby Covington has finally broken his silence and responded to Ian Machado Garry’s callout in a video that has left fans and critics alike in utter disbelief.
Garry got on the microphone following his split-decision win over Geoff Neal at UFC 298 and called for a matchup with the former interim welterweight champion.
The world of MMA was set ablaze when Garry, the rising star in UFC issued a daring callout to Covington. The anticipation was palpable as fans eagerly awaited Covington’s response.
Colby Covington responds
In a video clip posted on social media, Colby Covington addressed Garry’s challenge in a manner that was as shocking as it was unexpected. The usually outspoken and brash Covington took a surprisingly measured and composed approach, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats.
“Chaos” has often traded words with every top welterweight fighter on the UFC roster, and as Garry has managed to establish himself as one of the division’s brashest personalities it’s no surprise that the duo have recently confronted in some heated exchanges. Covington said:
“Ian Garry, you translucent cu*k, you wanted my attention, now you got it.”
Colby Covington insisted that Garry and his wife re-enable their Instagram comments, noting the importance of transparency and interaction with fans:
“You and that gold-digging wh*re got to turn your Instagram comments back on, and if you turn them off before the fight, you forfeit the fight. If you turn them off during fight week or after I beat your a**, you forfeit your purse.”
He then urged Anna-Lee to come forward and convince the public about why the fight should take place:
“Layla, you got 60 seconds to convince me and the people why this fight needs to happen. So, put your husband in the corner, get on your hands and knees and beg.”
‘Chaos’ also stated that Garry’s wife should make a cameo appearance while side-hugging him in one of his promotional videos for MyBookie:
“Layla, you wanna be a star? You want the spotlight? I got it for you, sweety, you want your 15 seconds of fame, Layla? After I beat your husband because that’s a foregone conclusion, I would beat him.”
Get on your knees and beg @iangarryMMA @Laylaloves @ufc pic.twitter.com/1w3CzAriB0
— Colby Covington (@ColbyCovMMA) March 13, 2024