A bout between bitter welterweight rivals Ian Machado Garry and Colby Covington seems to be half accomplished. Garry claimed by way of social media that he has agreed to face Covington subsequent and the a date has been set.
The one maintain up, in line with Garry, is that Covington ‘nonetheless hasn’t signed the contract.’
“What’s up everybody, it’s Tuesday the ninth of April at ten previous one. I simply wish to let everybody know I’ve agreed the struggle with Colby Covington. There’s a date in place – Colby nonetheless hasn’t signed the contract,” Garry stated in an Instagram video.
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Following Garry’s UFC 298 win over Geoff Neal on Feb. 17, he known as out the previous three-time title challenger. Weeks later, Covington responded with stipulations and assaults on Garry’s spouse.
“Let me educate you all a lesson about the way you bait somebody. Ian Garry, you translucent cuck, you needed my consideration, now you bought it,” Covington stated within the video. “All people is aware of why you wish to struggle me, Ian. I’m the largest star within the division. It’s massive metropolis, shiny lights, and probably the most consideration and eyes you’re ever gonna have on you after I struggle. However, everyone 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 wish to say to me.”
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“However, you had been scared, you had been terrified of what I used to be going to say to you and you bought the sniffles and also you cried your manner out. That was only a style of what I might do to you, Ian,” Covington continued. “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 one in every of them raised their hand. If you’re terrified of that Ian, in case you are terrified of phrases, what do you suppose it’s going to be like once you step within the metal cage with Chaos.”
“All people 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 struggle some Casper-The-Ghost trying Irish child who has a gold-digging spouse? Let me educate you the artwork of a deal, Ian. Let’s come to a compromise. In the event you can meet these three stipulations, we acquired a struggle. Stipulation one, you and the gold-digging w***e acquired to show your Instagram feedback again on, and when you flip them again off earlier than the struggle, you forfeit the struggle. In the event you flip them off throughout struggle week or after I beat your ass, you forfeit your purse. Stipulation quantity two, Ian we now have 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 struggle must occur. So, put your husband within the nook, get in your fingers 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 these days, that’s as a result of I’ve been saving that spot for a particular somebody. Layla, you wish to be a star? You need the highlight, I acquired it for you, sweetie,” Covington stated.
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 5 fights.
