Ian Garry has expressed his desire to face Sean Strickland in the future after Strickland made offensive comments about Garry’s wife, Layla Anna-Lee. Garry addressed the issue during the UFC 298 media day, highlighting instances where Strickland referred to Anna-Lee as a ‘P*dophile’. Garry stated that he was emotionally affected by the derogatory remarks and vowed to confront Strickland. The two fighters had previously crossed paths at the UFC Performance Institute, leading to speculation about a potential fight between them. However, Garry’s immediate focus is on his upcoming bout against the #8 ranked fighter, Geoff Neal, at UFC 298.
Ian Garry, known as ‘The Future’, has gained attention as a rising star in the world of mixed martial arts. However, his journey has been marred by controversy surrounding his wife’s book, resulting in hateful comments directed towards him on social media. To protect his mental well-being, Garry decided to disable the comment section on his social media accounts. He also revealed that followers of Sean Strickland were among those who made derogatory remarks about him and his family. Garry emphasized the importance of not allowing negativity to consume his online presence.
Originally scheduled to compete at UFC 296, Garry was forced to withdraw due to illness. He has now been rebooked to face his former rival, Geoff Neal, at UFC 298. This matchup has garnered attention due to their previous animosity, adding to the excitement surrounding the event. The clash between Garry and Neal is set to take place this weekend at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
According to the Source firstsportz.com