The world of mixed martial arts is no stranger to rivalries, but this one has a twist! Ian Machado Garry, the rising star in the UFC, has a unique hater in former champion Rampage Jackson, and it’s all due to a podcast misunderstanding.
Garry, known for his bold personality, has been a polarizing figure since his debut in the UFC four years ago. With nine wins in ten fights, he’s a force to be reckoned with, except for his loss to Shavkat Rakhmonov. But here’s the catch: his title dreams are still alive, and a win this Saturday could put him back on track.
But not everyone is cheering for Garry. Rampage Jackson, a UFC legend, has a bone to pick with the Irishman. It all started when Jackson claimed on Ariel Helwani’s show that Garry was afraid to appear on the Jaxxon Podcast due to fear of ridicule. Garry, not one to back down, called Jackson ‘stupid’ and pulled out of the podcast, creating a rift.
Jackson, during a later episode, revealed that Garry was the only fighter he disliked. He said, ‘I can’t stand him,’ and accused Garry of spreading falsehoods about his family. This feud escalated when Garry mocked Jackson’s understanding of the podcast situation, questioning his intelligence.
And this isn’t the only controversy surrounding Garry. After the recent UFC 322, he took to social media to ridicule Jack Della Maddalena’s performance against Islam Makhachev, calling it one of the weakest title defenses ever.
So, is Garry a controversial figure or a victim of misunderstandings? The MMA world is divided, and this rivalry is sure to spark debates. What’s your take on this feud? Is it a simple misunderstanding or something more?