Ian Garry has been making waves in the MMA world, and he’s not afraid to take on the big names. One such name is Colby Covington, who, like Garry, is eyeing fights that propel him up the rankings.
But is Covington genuinely interested in facing off against the rising welterweight star, or is he just playing the social media game?
In a recent interview with Sky Sports, Garry made it clear that he’s been actively pursuing a fight with Covington.
“I’m the one who called him out in the octagon,”
he asserted.
“I’m the one who’s been hounding the UFC. He hasn’t said yes. That’s it. It’s on him. He hasn’t signed no contract. It’s on him.”
However, Covington’s response in an interview with SOSCAST suggests that he might have other plans.
Covington laid out his conditions for the fight, stating,
“I told him you know if he wants to do these three stipulations, we can fight. But if he doesn’t, you know I got to move up in the rankings, I’m not trying to go behind me.”
While he acknowledges the hype surrounding his fights and the allure of big events like International Fight Week, he remains non-committal about facing Garry specifically.
This echoes Garry’s sentiment about not wanting to fight down in competition.
It’s a classic case of two fighters aiming for the top, unwilling to settle for anything less. Garry’s challenge to Covington mirrors his own aspirations for greatness, and if Covington chooses to pursue fights that explore his position in the rankings, can we fault him for it?
In the end, the clash between Ian Garry and Colby Covington represents more than just a potential bout—it’s a clash of ideologies in the MMA world, where every fighter strives to climb higher and claim their spot among the elite.
