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Ian Machado Garry, the Irish welterweight sensation, has announced that he has agreed to face Colby Covington in what promises to be an explosive showdown, although the fight is not yet officially confirmed.
In a recent statement, Garry revealed that he has accepted the challenge to fight Covington, emphasizing his eagerness to step into the octagon against the former interim champion. However, the fight's confirmation hinges on Covington signing the contract that is currently on the table.
"I just want to let everyone know, I have agreed to fight Colby Covington," Garry declared, signaling his readiness for the highly anticipated bout. "There’s a date in place - Colby still hasn’t signed the contract."
Despite not disclosing the specific date of the proposed fight, Garry's announcement signals a significant step forward in the ongoing negotiations for this much-anticipated grudge match.
The rivalry between Garry and Covington escalated following Garry's recent victory over Geoff Neal at UFC 298. This win reignited Garry's desire to confront Covington, prompting a series of heated exchanges between the two fighters, both in person and online.
While Covington has not yet commented on the potential fight, Garry remains steadfast in his determination to face him. In an exclusive interview, Garry expressed his motivation for the bout, citing Covington's disrespectful remarks towards him and his family as a driving force.
"I want to fight him because of all the s*** that he has talked about me and my family, and I’m going to make sure that he regrets every word he’s said," Garry asserted. "But I also know that even if it was the best Colby Covington we ever seen, he would never stand a chance against me."
Garry's confidence in his abilities and his desire to retire Covington from MMA underscore the intensity and significance of this potential matchup, making it one of the most anticipated fights in the welterweight division.