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UFC Austin Winner Sean Brady Believes ‘Wack’ Ian Garry is the ‘Easiest fight’ in the welterweight division

Sean BradyYou can add Sean Brady to the growing list of fighters who are tired of Ian Garry’s bullsh*t. Making…

Sean Brady

You can add Sean Brady to the growing list of fighters who are tired of Ian Garry’s bullsh*t.

Making his first appearance inside the Octagon in more than a year, Brady bounced back from his first career loss with a dominant performance against former interim title contender Kelvin Gastelum. After submitting the TUF alumnus with a kimura in the third round, Brady called for a clash with rising welterweight contender Ian Garry during his Octagon interview.

Brady elaborated on his comments during his appearance at the post-fight press event, making it abundantly clear that his callout of ‘The Future’ was a bit of business and a lot of personal.

“Just the way he went about his whole thing with his team, it rubbed me the wrong way. He rubs the sport the wrong way,” Brady said. “I’m a true professional in the sport, and I just don’t like the way he walks around with the cameras and goes into the gym- he’s getting kicked out of Leon Edwards’ gym. Like he’s just always talking sh*t about people, and it’s wack. I think he’s wack, and I’ll ragdoll him. I think he’s the easiest fight in the division.”

Sean Brady doesn’t see Ian Garry getting past vicente luque

Before Garry and his wife were getting slammed by middleweight champ Sean Strickland, ‘The Future’ was reportedly booted from Team Renegade, the gym that hosts current welterweight titleholder Leon Edwards. Garry initially placed the blame squarely on Edwards’ shoulders by suggesting that ‘Rocky’ is “weak-minded” and afraid of a little competition on the mats.

Representatives with Team Renegade disputed those comments, saying that Garry was “not adding to the team’s culture.”

‘The Future’ will return to the Octagon on December 16 for a showdown with No. 8 ranked contender Vicente Luque. If Garry manages to get past Luque at the UFC’s final pay-per-view of the year, Sean Brady would love the opportunity to quiet the Irishman himself.

“If he can get through Vicente Luque, which I don’t think he will, because Luque is an amazing fighter. I heard they’re coming to Atlantic City in March. So we’ll see…if he wants to get into it on social media, it is what it is. But when we get into that cage, I’m going to do the same thing that I just did to Kelvin to him” (h/t MMA Mania).”

Ian Garry Sends a word of warning to UFC Champ Sean Strickland, teases potential move to middleweight

Ian GarryRising contender Ian Garry may have to make a pitstop in the middleweight division before continuing his ascent up…

Ian Garry

Rising contender Ian Garry may have to make a pitstop in the middleweight division before continuing his ascent up the welterweight ladder.

Ian Garry has been the subject of much controversy in recent weeks with fighters such as Leon Edwards and Sean Brady having issues with him inside the gym. However, many of the headlines have focused on Garry’s seemingly unconventional relationship with his wife, Layla Anna-Lee, who wrote a book more than a decade ago entitled How to Be a Wag.

Only spanning 11 pages, the guidebook of sorts teaches older women how to work their way into relationships with young athletes and celebrities. Anna-Lee has described the book as nothing more than satire, but given the fact that she is 14 years older than Garry, a lot of fans and even a few fighters have questioned her motives. That includes reigning middleweight champion Sean Strickland who went off on Garry and his “succubus” wife in a series of videos posted on social media.

All the negative attention appears to be getting to Ian Garry, as evidenced by a brief video clip shared on his now-protected X account. In the clip, ‘The Future’ admitted that all the talk from Strickland has him considering a quick stop at middleweight to settle their issues inside the Octagon.

“The more people talk, the harder I work,” Garry said. “I’ve got more people to prove wrong. It’s not fueling me, it’s p*ssing me off. I might have to win a middleweight world title before I win the welterweight.

Sean Strickland Takes Another Dig at Ian Garry

Strickland, like everyone else, was quick to notice that Garry had restricted his X account, prompting yet another outburst from the outspoken king of 185.

“F*cking cuck made his tweeter private lmao!!!!!!!!! Yall bullied him too much,” Strickland wrote alongside a screenshot of Garry’s private account.

Amid all the surrounding drama, Garry will look to score his 14th straight win on December 16 when he steps inside the Octagon for a high-stakes scrap with No. 8 ranked welterweight contender, Vicente Luque. ‘The Future’ has won six straight under the UFC banner while Luque will look to make it back-to-back W’s following his unanimous decision over former lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos.

Ian Machado Garry closing as betting favorite to beat Vicente Luque at UFC 296 next month

Ian Machado Garry closing as betting favorite to beat Vicente Luque at UFC 296Undefeated welterweight striker, Ian Machado Garry is closing as a significant betting favorite to beat perennial contender, Vicente Luque…

Ian Machado Garry closing as betting favorite to beat Vicente Luque at UFC 296

Undefeated welterweight striker, Ian Machado Garry is closing as a significant betting favorite to beat perennial contender, Vicente Luque in their upcoming clash at UFC 296 next month in the final flagship event of the year – as the Dubliner looks to maintain his undefeated professional record. 

Machado Garry, the current number ten ranked welterweight contender, has enjoyed a spectacular run inside the promotion’s Octagon since landing in the organization back in 2021 – turning in six consecutive victories. 

Last time out, the former, Cage Warriors welterweight gold holder managed to defeat division staple and most winningest welterweight, Neil Magny back at UFC 292 in August, going the distance over the course of three one-sided rounds in his favor.

Luque, the current number eight rated contender headlined his return to the Octagon back in August against former undisputed lightweight kingpin, Rafael dos Anjos, landing a unanimous decision win over the Niteroi native to snap his two-fight losing run. 

Ian Machado Garry betting favorite to beat Vicente Luque

And ahead of UFC 296, which features a championship doubleheader as part of a stacked main card, Machado Garry is currently closing as a -245 betting favorite to beat the +200 betting underdog Vicente Luque in December. 

Ahead of the final pay-per-view event of the year, bookies and markets – according a slew of betting sites not on gamstop are still offering odds on action at UFC 296, including Ian Machado Garry’s return against Vicente Luque. 

Boasting an unbeaten 13-0 professional record, Portmarnock native, Machado Garry, who has been the subject of a high-profile build up to his return to the Octagon against Luque, given his switch in camps and personal relationship with his wife, has conquered all ahead of him inside the UFC so far.

Debuting at Madison Square Garden in late 2021 with a buzzer-beating first round KO win Jordan Williams, Machado Garry worked through adversity with a third round knockout over Kenan Song earlier this year, which came before a blistering high-kick knockout of Daniel Rodriguez at UFC Fight Night Charlotte. 

A tricky challenge for the Dublin striking ace comes in the form of Brazilian-American foe, Luque, who has plyed his trade inside the Octagon since 2015. 

Turning in a host of eye-catching wins and numerous unbeaten runs since then, Luque has beaten talent including surging contender, Belal Muhammad, Jalin Turner, Mike Perry, Niko Price, Michael Chiesa, and former undisputed welterweight and lightweight champions, Tyron Woodley, and the above-mentioned, dos Anjos, respectively. 

UFC 296 takes place on December 16. from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada – with an undisputed welterweight title fight between champion, Leon Edwards, and former interim champion, Colby Covington slated to take main event honors.

In the night’s co-main event, flyweight champion, Alexandre Pantoja attempts to land his first defense of the crown, rematching surging contender, Brandon Royval.

And also featured on the main card alongside Machado Garry and Luque, former interim lightweight champion, Tony Ferguson welcomes the returning, Paddy Pimblett back to the Octagon. 

Former two-time welterweight championship challenger, Stephen Thompson also features on the card, in a massive clash against unbeaten finishing ace, Shavkat Rakhmonov.

Who wins at UFC 296 next month: Ian Machado Garry or Vicente Luque?

Team Renegage Disputes Ian Garry’s Claim that UFC Champ Leon Edwards had him kicked out of gym

Ian GarryIan Garry is no longer welcome at Team Renegade in Birmingham. In October, the fast-rising Irish star revealed that…

Ian Garry

Ian Garry is no longer welcome at Team Renegade in Birmingham.

In October, the fast-rising Irish star revealed that he had been banished from the famed European gym at the request of reigning UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards, who is currently in camp for his highly anticipated title tilt with Colby Covington on December 16.

Garry, who returns that same night against Vicente Luque, was informed of his exile by Team Renegade coaches who reportedly placed the blame on the shoulders of Edwards.

“Leon and his head coach had an issue with me training on the mats and recently have asked me not to train there, because, ‘Leon doesn’t want any insecurities or doubts on his own mats, within the gym,’ which I don’t fully understand, Garry claimed in an interview with The Independent “I get that we’re both in the top 10 and you might see me as a threat, but I’m not a threat to you right now; I’m not fighting for the title right now. His coach said the words: ‘Ian is a threat, I cannot have Leon having any doubts or insecurities.”‘

Team Renegade Claims Leon Edwards Had Nothing to do with Ian Garry’s Removal

Team Renegade responded to Ian Garry’s statement, claiming that his lone-wolf style of training is not in line with the culture they are attempting to maintain within the gym walls and refuted any accusations that Leon Edwards was the peron behind Garry’s removal.

“Sometimes the coaches allow fighters to come in from the outside, but this is very much a privilege and not the norm,” Team Renegade wrote in a statement to The Independent. “If the coaches feel it’s not adding to the team’s culture, a fighter is refused entrance. Ian Garry’s more nomadic approach to preparation has given him great results, but it’s not in line with what we are creating at Team Renegade. This has nothing to do with one specific fighter or a specific coach.”

Bursting into the welterweight top-ten with an impressive showing against Neil Magny in his last outing, Ian Garry could find himself standing across the Octagon from Leon Edwards sooner rather than later, assuming he can get past his next big challenge in Vicente Luque.

Emanating from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, UFC 296 will close out the promotion’s pay-per-view year with two massive world title fights and the return of British fan favorite Paddy Pimblett.

Ian Garry claims ‘Weak-Minded’ Leon Edwards had him kicked out of gym: ‘I’m not allowed to train there’

Ian GarryReigning UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards won’t be training with Ian Garry anytime soon. On December 16, Garry will…

Ian Garry

Reigning UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards won’t be training with Ian Garry anytime soon.

On December 16, Garry will return to the Octagon four months removed from his impressive unanimous decision victory over Neil Magny. With the win, ‘The Future’ finally broke into the welterweight division’s top ten and announced himself as a legitimate contender in the stacked 170-pound weight class.

Unfortunately, Ian Garry’s success has seemingly resulted in him being booted from his gym in Birmingham courtesy of the division’s top dog, Leon Edwards, who also trains at the facility.

“Leon Edwards, his head coach asked me not to come back to Renegade,” Garry told The Independent. “Told me I’m not allowed to train there. I have to word this correctly because I don’t wanna be… The guys at Renegade… It was great energy. Tom and Ash were very welcoming, lovely, and nice to me. It was nothing to do with them.

“Leon and his head coach had an issue with me training on the mats and recently have asked me not to train there, because, ‘Leon doesn’t want any insecurities or doubts on his own mats, within the gym,’ which I don’t fully understand.”

Ian Garry is not a threat to Leon Edwards… for now

Leon Edwards and Ian Garry are both scheduled to step inside the Octagon at UFC 296. Garry will attempt to continue his climb up the top-ten rankings when he meets division standout, Vicente Luque. As for Edwards, the undisputed welterweight champ will put his title on the line against perennial contender Colby Covington in the evening’s highly anticipated main event.

“I get that we’re both in the top 10 and you might see me as a threat, but I’m not a threat to you right now; I’m not fighting for the title right now,” Garry continued. “His coach said the words: ‘Ian is a threat, I cannot have Leon having any doubts or insecurities.’ That makes me think someone is weak-minded and can’t have another contender training on the mat. That’s why gym conflict is annoying. For me, why not have that other elite guy on the mat? Why not train with him?”

Ian Garry is currently 13-0 in his mixed martial arts career with six of those victories coming under the UFC banner. He boasts a 50% finish rate inside the Octagon with knockouts against Rostem Akman, Song Kenan, and Daniel Rodriguez.

Rising Irish star Ian Garry Sets His Sights on Former UFC Champion: ‘Watch what I’ll do to him’

Ian GarryWhether or not you love his brash attitude and the ability to back it up, Ian Garry is a…

Ian Garry

Whether or not you love his brash attitude and the ability to back it up, Ian Garry is a UFC superstar in the making, and ‘The Future’ has some big plans once he takes care of a little business with top-ten-ranked contender Vicente Luque.

After kickstarting his UFC career with an impressive six straight wins, including a decisive decision victory over Neil Magny in his last outing, ‘The Future’ plans on clawing his way up the stacked welterweight rankings. Appearing on the Anik & Florian podcast, Garry hopes to one day share the Octagon with perennial contender Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson, but he isn’t stopping there, calling for potential showdowns with ex-titleholders Colby Covington and Kamaru Usman.

“Here’s the thing, anybody who’s ranked above me, anybody whose number when I finish that fight is ranked higher than me is an opponent and it just has to see,” Garry said. “Right, we sit there and we look at it. I’ve called ‘Wonderboy’ out, he said no to me multiple times. Is the UFC Dublin card gonna manifest? Can we put me and ‘Wonderboy’ on a main event in UFC Dublin in front of the Irish crowd and bring it back to Dublin, Ireland? Why not. 

“If Colby goes out there and gets starched by Leon, who is he gonna fight next? Let me go in there and thump the mouth off him. You’ve got Usman who’s just come off of a loss against Khamzat, why not give me him? Go out there and it’s like alright, Khamzat couldn’t finish him, watch what I’ll do to him. Anybody that’s above me, they’re all opponents” (h/t MMA News).

Ian Garry looking to improve his ground game with one of the UFC’s greatest grapplers

Perhaps the Irishman is biting off a little more than he can chew, but 13 wins in a row certainly shows that Ian Garry is ready for the next level of competition. He’ll get exactly that at UFC 296 in December when he returns to take on Brazilian knockout artist Vicente Luque.

I’m going to spend a month with Demian Maia, improving my jiu-jitsu, working on fundamentals, and just fixing and growing and learning jiu-jitsu from arguably the best grappler that UFC has ever seen,” Garry revealed. “So, that’s what I’m going to do and then I’m going to go in there on December 16 and do whatever the f*ck I want to do when I’m in the fight because I can, that’s the truth.”