Ian Garry taunts Donald Trump-supporter Colby Covington with ‘Make MMA Great Again’ hats

Ian Garry is the undefeated UFC welterweight fighter. Garry gets in a lot of disputes because of his brash nature and recently he has reignited his beef with Colby Covington. Covington is publicly known as a staunch supporter of Donald Trump. Garry ignited a firestorm of reactions with his latest merchandise line. The Irish fighter unveiled blue ‘Make MMA Great Again’ hats. This is a clear jab at fellow fighter and vocal Donald Trump supporter, Covington.

The Irishman openly admitted his goal was to “piss off” Covington. This came after Covington’s tirade against Garry and his wife. He revealed that anyone who doesn’t like Covington should buy the hat. The hats are adorned with a slogan reminiscent of Trump’s famous ‘Make America Great Again’ campaign. This has sent shockwaves through the MMA community.

Garry’s bold move caught the attention of the MMA community. The fighter’s fearless teasing of Colby Covington sparked conversations again. These discussions touch upon the blend of politics, personalities, and promotion in the world of MMA. Some found Garry’s behavior distasteful or desperate while others viewed it as a great marketing strategy.

By positioning himself as Covington’s adversary, Ian Garry has set up a rivalry worthy of a conclusion. The ‘Make MMA Great Again’ hats sold by Garry have successfully achieved their intended purpose. They generated buzz and drew eyes to the rising star’s burgeoning career. Whether this gambit will ultimately pay off remains to be seen. 

Ian Garry calls out Colby Covington to an ‘I quit’ match

The war of words between Garry and Covington escalated to new heights. In a bold move, Garry challenged Covington to a high-stakes ‘I Quit’ match. This entails that the loser must retire from MMA. Tensions between the two welterweight contenders have been simmering for months. Covington’s recent crass comments about Garry’s wife, Layla, proved to be the tipping point. This prompted the Irishman to issue an explosive video callout.

Garry wasted no time shutting down Covington’s disrespectful remarks about his spouse. At the heart of Garry’s challenge lies a demand for Covington to back up his trash talk. The terms of the proposed ‘I Quit’ match are simple. Two fighters enter the octagon. The loser must leave the sport. 

Garry’s confidence stems from Covington’s recent record. He labeled him as a peak underperformer. He also took shots at his 3 title fight-losing history. Garry also questioned the merit of fighting Covington at all. Whether Covington accepts Garry’s gauntlet or dismisses it remains to be seen.

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