Ian Machado Garry says one factor, Colby Covington says one other.
It seems to be like there are contrasting tales a couple of potential battle between the 2 welterweights. For weeks, Garry (14-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC) has claimed that contract affords have been despatched out for a battle, and he’s been urging Covington (17-4 MMA, 12-4 UFC) to signal his deal to make the grudge match official.
Nonetheless, that’s not the case, at the very least in keeping with Covington.
“Everyone knows that he’s a cuck, however now we all know he’s a liar,” Covington instructed The Rush podcast. “UFC, Hunter (Campbell), Dana (White), they haven’t talked to me about this battle. This battle has not been introduced. He’s simply mendacity and he’s attempting to get clickbait and folks to speak about him.”
Covington says he’s but to be booked for a battle, however is prepared and awaiting for a proposal from the UFC. The longtime welterweight contender is coming off a unanimous determination loss to champion Leon Edwards in December.
He’d have an interest within the Garry battle, however he’s involved about Garry not displaying as much as battle. That’s why he insists that the three stipulations should be accomplished to point out he’s severe in regards to the battle.
“I don’t know who I’m combating,” Covington mentioned. “I gave him stipulations. I mentioned, ‘Hey, if you wish to battle me and also you’re severe about enterprise, simply present me you’re severe as a result of after I present up, I wish to generate income as a result of I’m attempting to do good enterprise.
“We already noticed at our final press convention he didn’t present up as a result of he knew I used to be going to have a dwell mic. He’s already scared to point out as much as a press convention when he’s not combating me, what’s going to occur when he’s at a press convention and has to battle me. He’s in all probability not going to point out up. I gave him stipulations. If you wish to battle me and present that you just’re severe about enterprise, flip in your feedback.”
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