Following Ian Machado Garry’s UFC 298 win over Geoff Neal on Feb. 17, he referred to as out former three-time title challenger Colby Covington. Weeks later, Covington responded.
In a video posted to Instagram, Covington responded to the callout by attacking Garry’s spouse and giving stipulations for the battle to occur.
“Let me train you all a lesson about the way you bait somebody. Ian Garry, you translucent cuck, you wished my consideration, now you bought it,” Covington stated within the video. “Everyone is aware of why you need to battle me, Ian. I’m the largest star within the division. It’s massive metropolis, vivid lights, and essentially the most consideration and eyes you’re ever gonna have on you after I battle. However, all people is aware of Ian you missed your probability, you had your probability in December to step on the identical stage as me and have a microphone and say no matter you need to say to me.”
“However, you had been scared, you had been afraid of what I used to be going to say to you and you bought the sniffles and also you cried your approach out. That was only a style of what I may do to you, Ian. All I did was ask the 5 thousand individuals in attendance, how many individuals banged your spouse? It’s not my fault that each single considered one of them raised their hand. In case you are afraid of that Ian, if you’re afraid of phrases, what do you assume it’s going to be like while you step within the metal cage with Chaos.”
Covington gave three stipulations for the battle to occur.
Get in your knees and beg @iangarryMMA @Laylaloves @ufc pic.twitter.com/1w3CzAriB0
— Colby Covington (@ColbyCovMMA) March 13, 2024
“Everyone is aware of what’s in it for you, Ian, however what’s in it for me? Why do I’ve to go down within the rankings and battle some Casper-The-Ghost trying Irish child who has a gold-digging spouse? Let me train you the artwork of a deal, Ian. Let’s come to a compromise. Should you can meet these three stipulations, we acquired a battle. Stipulation one, you and the gold-digging w***e acquired to show your Instagram feedback again on, and for those who flip them again off earlier than the battle, you forfeit the battle. Should you flip them off throughout battle week or after I beat your ass, you forfeit your purse. Stipulation quantity two, Ian we have now heard you cry and beg in your knees, however all of us now you aren’t the boss and also you don’t put on the pants in your relationship,” Covington stated.
“Layla, you bought 60 seconds to persuade me and the individuals why this battle must occur. So, put your husband within the nook, get in your arms and knees and beg. Now, for stipulation quantity three, my private favourite. As you all could have seen, one thing has been lacking from my MyBookie promos recently, that’s as a result of I’ve been saving that spot for a particular somebody. Layla, you need to be a star? You need the highlight, I acquired it for you, sweetie,” Covington continued.
Garry is undefeated (14-0) and ranked seventh within the 170-pound division. Covington (17-4) misplaced to champion Leon Edwards in his final outing. He is ranked fourth however has misplaced three of his final battle fights.