UFC star says ‘I’ll hit him so exhausting he’ll by no means communicate once more’ in chilling warning
Ian Garry took issues to a darkish place whereas issuing a call-out to Colby Covington at UFC 298.
‘The Future’ improved his excellent document to 14-0 following a split-decision win over Geoff Neal in California on Saturday. And he used his second on the mic to situation a stark warning to Covington, whom he hopes to “hit so hard that he’s never able to speak again.”
Three-time welterweight title challenger Covington, 35, is renowned for his antagonistic qualities and often engages in vicious verbal spats with his opponents. The American has already offended Garry by commenting on his relationship with wife and sports presenter Layla Machado, whom he’s accused of engaging in extra-marital activity.
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“Let him write his script. Let him do the panto,” said the Irishman after beating Neal in an incredibly tight affair. “Let him do the act, let him do all the pieces.
“I’m gonna get to punch him in the face. He can talk about me, my wife, my family, my kids, he can talk about whatever he wants.
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“He gets the pass because he’s gonna sign the contract. As long as he shows up and is a man, I will punch the mouth off him. And I hope I hit him so hard that he’s never able to speak again.”
Garry, 26, has also drawn criticism from former middleweight champion Sean Strickland in regards to his romance with Machado, 40, who gave birth to the couple’s son in 2022. However, unlike Strickland, Covington is a viable opponent in the foreseeable future given their proximity in weight and the UFC rankings.
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Garry went on to explain Chaos as “not as good as people think he is, having lost three of his last five fights (each for the welterweight title). Covington was soundly bested by Leon Edwards in his last bout back in December following a break of more than 18 months.
“I promise you, I’ll finish that flight,” added The Future. “I’ll end that flight, and I’ll rid the UFC of Colby Covington as soon as and for all – like he must be accomplished. I’m sick of his nonsense, he’s a bit of s***.”