“Win over him can push me,” Vicente Luque eyes climb to title shot seeing Ian Garry as hype train akin to Khamzat Chimaev

Vicente Luque explained his intentions for battling Ian Garry in a highly anticipated forthcoming showdown at UFC 296.

“Win over him can push me,” Vicente Luque eyes climb to title shot seeing Ian Garry as hype train akin to Khamzat Chimaev

Vicente Luque and Ian Garry will fight at UFC 296 ( Image via Imago )

Vicente Luque and Ian Machado Garry are approaching their upcoming clash with a laser focus on competition. They will fight at UFC 296 this December in a highly anticipated showdown. Both share a deep friendship and remain confident that the fight will not change their relationship.

Ian Garry boasts an impressive 13-win undefeated record. Meanwhile, Vicente Luque recently defeated Rafael dos Anjos via decision in an impressive showdown. Luque said he saw this fight as a golden opportunity to inch closer to a welterweight title shot. “…it’s a fight that can push me higher,” Luque said.

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Vicente Luque related his fight with Ian Machado Garry as similar to a showdown between Khamzat Chimaev and Shavkat Rakhmanov. Both are incredibly talented fighters with undefeated records. A potential showdown between the two would create a lot of hype and grab attention from the fans and the MMA community. “…a big win over him can push me… I can jump a few spots and go after the belt, no doubt,” he iterated.

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Ian Machado Garry and Vicente Luque will fight on the main card of UFC 296 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The fight has generated considerable excitement in the MMA community. It is a clash between Garry’s unbeaten streak and incredible performance in the octagon against Luque’s experience and well-rounded skills.

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Vicente Luque reveals friendly bet with Ian Garry for UFC 296

After agreeing to the fight, Luque and Garry recently shared audio messages exchanged on social media. Luque narrated an instance of his sense of humor. During one of their grappling sessions, he revealed how Ian playfully mentioned his love for Brazilian cuisine and challenged Luque.

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Vicente Luque reveals bet with Ian Garry ( Image via Twitter )

The challenge was to engage in a light-hearted grappling round, and whoever lost via submission had to treat the winner in a Brazilian restaurant. Ian Garry mentioned this in Florida. Being someone who cherishes both good food and healthy competition, Luque readily accepted. He revealed their fiercely competitive session, and he secured a choke on Garry. So now, Garry owed Luque a meal. Vicente Luque said that he would aim to replicate that success by submitting him in the actual fight, meaning Garry would owe him two dinners.

As the anticipated fight date draws near, fans can eagerly anticipate a fierce contest within the octagon. The intriguing subplot of a friendly rivalry between these two fighters has captivated the attention of many. Regardless of the outcome, it is evident that Luque and Garry share a profound mutual respect and would not let professional rivalry get in between their friendship.

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