Ian Machado Garry, an unbeaten welterweight fighter, is eager to face former title challenger Colby Covington, whom he has been publicly feuding with for months. Despite Machado Garry’s willingness and the UFC’s purported drafting of bout agreements, Covington has yet to officially accept the challenge, leading to frustration from Machado Garry and fans alike.
Machado Garry has been vocal about wanting the fight to take place at UFC 303, which is set to feature Conor McGregor against Michael Chandler as the main event in late June. However, the UFC recently announced another matchup, Jamahal Hill vs. Khalil Rountree Jr., likely as the co-main event, leaving Machado Garry dissatisfied with the delay.
Expressing his frustration on social media, Machado Garry criticized Covington for allegedly hindering UFC 303’s potential by not accepting the fight. He shared fan messages calling for the fight to be finalized and directly messaged Covington, urging him to stop delaying and accusing him of cowardice.
Machado Garry’s impatience is fueled by Covington’s claim of a foot injury sustained during his recent title bout with Leon Edwards. However, Machado Garry is skeptical of Covington’s injury excuse and is eager for a response from him before time runs out to secure a spot on a card headlined by McGregor.
As the deadline approaches, it remains uncertain how Covington will react and whether the fight will be confirmed. Machado Garry’s desire to face Covington on a high-profile card underscores his determination to advance his career and solidify his status as a top contender in the welterweight division.
