Fans are wondering if Alexander Volkanovski fill in for Ian Garry at UFC 296. The show is already stacked with some huge matches and it will take place on December 16, 2023, at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada.
Ian Garry had encountered several hindrances on his journey to UFC 296. The turbulent journey saw an unexpected twist when the Irish welterweight fighter had to withdraw from the highly-anticipated fight against Vicente Luque due to illness.
Garry has endured constant criticism, including harsh remarks from the UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland about his wife’s previous employment and a major split with Team Renegade.
There had been confusion regarding the Irishman’s absence from the UFC 296 pre-fight media day, where he was scheduled to take questions from the reporters. Garry was ultimately compelled to pull out due to illness.
Fans want Alexander Volkanovski to replace Ian Garry
UFC Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski previously went up against reigning UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev for another shot at becoming double-champion at UFC 294 on October 21. However, he failed to capture the title.
Volk had accepted that fight on short notice after Charles Oliveira pulled out of the main event title match due to an injury. Now, fans have weighed in by sharing their thoughts on Volkanovski possibly replacing Ian Garry on a 2 days notice.
@BsL1nk wrote: “Pretty sure he is on a health suspension”
@MartE_FT7 wrote: “Hahahah won’t be surprised @alexvolkanovski”
@profeshgamblr: “Na volk got kod in 1 round last time doubt he’d want to do it again”
@HiguyThingss said: “word for word bar for bar nabbed”
@bugramostra: “that’s hilarious”
“Ian Garry is out of UFC 296”
Volkanovski on 2 days notice:
pic.twitter.com/ilvKNs6MxA— ᴍᴍᴀ ᴍᴀʀᴄᴜs 🏝️ (@mmamarcuss) December 14, 2023
Na volk got kod in 1 round last time doubt he’d want to do it again
— aybo 🌎💤 (@profeshgamblr) December 14, 2023
that's hilarious
— GM bugra mostra (@bugramostra) December 14, 2023
word for word bar for bar nabbed https://t.co/e6FmETvciJ
— Higuy MMA (@HiguyThingss) December 14, 2023
Pretty sure he is on a health suspension
— L1nk_IAMॐ (@BsL1nk) December 14, 2023
Hahahah won't be surprised @alexvolkanovski
— Martin Esho (@MartE_FT7) December 14, 2023
— Kyle Miranda (@KyleOmarMiranda) December 14, 2023
Several fighters have shown their interest in filling in the void as Ian Garry’s replacement. It will be quite interesting to see who ultimately replaces him on such a short notice. The fighters would want to grab the spotlight as there are several potential replacements. The uncertainty looms as the UFC considers various candidates to step up and lock horns with Vicente Luque.
If Volk returns, it will mark his first appearance for UFC since enduring defeat against Makhachev. Will Alexander Volkanovski decide to return and fill in for Ian Garry? Only time will tell.
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