Ian Garry has accused Colby Covington of dodging their proposed UFC fight contract, claiming that Covington is “avoiding me like the plague.” This simmering feud has been escalating, with Garry expressing frustration over Covington’s reluctance to finalize the bout.
“I’m coming on to keep everybody in the loop and keep everyone updated because it matters. A month ago, I was offered a fight with Colby Covington. It took me all of 20 seconds to respond to the email and say, ‘Yes, I’m in!” Ian Garry claimed.
🚨 Ian Garry says he’s accepted a fight offer against Colby Covington a month ago but hasn’t heard anything back from the UFC yet
“He’s avoiding me like the plague.”
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Will Ian Garry fight Colby Covington?
Garry revealed that he was offered a fight against Covington, which he eagerly accepted. However, Covington has yet to respond positively, leading Garry to believe that Covington sees him as a significant threat and is looking for easier fights to maintain his relevance in the sport.
Covington, on the other hand, has denied receiving any contract offer and accused Garry of lying to gain attention. The contrasting stories have added fuel to the fire, with both fighters trading barbs on social media.
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