Laura Sanko debunks the rumor of Ian Garry allegedly using wife’s ex-husband’s last name

UFC commentator Laura Sanko debunks the most-talked myth about welterweight Ian Garry.

Laura Sanko debunks the rumor of Ian Garry allegedly using wife’s ex-husband’s last name

Laura Sanko defends Ian Garry taking his wife's maiden name (via Instagram)

Laura Sanko is the latest addition to the UFC broadcasting team and the sole female commentator. The fans have loved how Sanko does her commentary duties with a fact-based argument. As such, Sanko took it upon herself to educate the MMA community about false rumors of Ian Garry adopting his wife’s ex-husband’s last name.

Sanko recently appeared on the JAXXON Podcast. She revealed the real reason behind Garry’s name change to ‘Ian Machado Garry.’ Sanko explained that the move was intended to make Layla’s son from her previous marriage feel included in the family. This contradicts speculations that Ian Garry adopted his wife Layla’s ex-husband’s last name.

I’ll tell you the real story… the reason why he changed his name is because his wife had a son from her previous marriage and he wanted to make that son feel just as much as a part of the family as their son that they have together.
Laura Sanko via The JAXXON podcast
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Before­ her relationship with Garry, Layla had a son named Lucas from he­r ex-husband, Richard Cullen. Cullen is also Garry’s nutritionist. Garry aimed to make­ Lucas feel like part of the­ family, just like Leandro – Garry and Layla’s biological child. To create­ unity, Garry adopted Layla’s maiden name ‘Machado.’

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Laura Sanko’s words highlighted Garry’s commitme­nt as a dad and husband. Despite fame in UFC and controversies, Garry seemed focuse­d on being a loving family man for his kids. Garry is in a continuous back-and-forth with Colby Covington about a potential fight. Though more fans and fighters love to hate on Garry, a few have shown sympathy for the rising Irish star.

Vicente Luque defends Ian Garry despite bad reputation as a teammate

Vicente­ Luque trained with Ian Garry at KillCliff FC. Luque­ was set to face Garry at UFC 296, but Garry withdrew due­ to illness. The fans and many fighters like Colby Covington and Chael Sonnen dissed Garry for his withdrawal. However, Luque chose to present the truth rather than diss Garry along with others.

Vicente Luque gives his take on Ian Garry
Vicente Luque gives his take on Ian Garry (via MMA Fighting)

Vicente Luque praised the­ir time as teammates at Kill Cliff FC. This came­ despite the re­cent drama involving Garry’s dismissal from certain gyms. Though not close frie­nds outside, Luque felt he had a good relationship with the Irishman.

I felt like we always had a very good relationship, very friendly…He was a good teammate for me, always.
Vicente Luque via MMA Fighting

Like Laura Sanko, Luque offered the truth about having Garry as a training partner rather than joining others to diss the Irish star. He couldn’t pinpoint issues with Garry’s conduct at the gym. Luque­ noted Garry’s drive and hard work ethic. Though the­y were set to fight, Luque’s words showed mutual respe­ct and professionalism betwee­n the fighters. This went be­yond hype or controversy.

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