Media Ian Garry says Kamaru Usman turned down a fight with him for December

[svmr_db]

 

[dildos]

i call bullshit.

 

[Thepaintbucket]

Usman fought Khamzat on short notice.

Ian is calling out a guy whose on a -3 L skid btw lol

 

[don't ask]

The #7 guy is upset the #2 guy won't fight him, comparing him to the #6 guy. Maybe Garry could try fighting the #5 guy?

 

[svmr_db]

Usman fought Khamzat on short notice.

Ian is calling out a guy whose on a -3 L skid.

So who do you think Usman should be fighting? He has to fight down the rankings. Should no opponent at welterweight ask to fight him while he holds onto the #2 spot?

I'd prefer to see Usman vs JDM but it really doesn't matter, if Usman can just pick up one win over any rising contender the UFC will let him have another title shot.

 

[Laheys'Liquorland]

So who do you think Usman should be fighting? He has to fight down the rankings. Should no opponent at welterweight ask to fight him while he holds onto the #2 spot?

I'd prefer to see Usman vs JDM but it really doesn't matter, if Usman can just pick up one win over any rising contender the UFC will let him have another title shot.

I think Usman is watching the rankings looking to get that quickly timed title shot.

 

[svmr_db]

I think Usman is watching the rankings looking to get that quickly timed title shot.

Nah I think Usman took 2024 off to test & heal his injuries that have been bothering him over the years. I don't think he is scheming like that.

Despite Ali's efforts with that forced Usman/Belal beef he ain't fighting for a title in his next fight. I think Kamaru knows he has to go out there and beat somebody first, it's just a matter of when he's ready to return.

 

[Uber_Noober]

WoopWoooop!

 

[Thepaintbucket]

So who do you think Usman should be fighting? He has to fight down the rankings. Should no opponent at welterweight ask to fight him while he holds onto the #2 spot?

I'd prefer to see Usman vs JDM but it really doesn't matter, if Usman can just pick up one win over any rising contender the UFC will let him have another title shot.

Given Usmans age and circumstances, Marty won't have very many fights left in his career at the top. He has to be smart about his next move. Every fight could be his last, we all know this. I think it's a smart thing to be selective at this stage of his career and he earned it

 

[Morning Star]

Usman should take a step back fight just to get back on the board honestly, but I still think he beats Garry.

 

[Gabe]

Not a fan of Garry but at least he’s angling to fight someone and stay active. Maybe Brady or JDM would be more eager to fight him.

 

[Hog-train]

Garry and Topuria in competition for the Cringiest Fighter of the Year award.

 

[Domitian]

Ian is on an 8 fight UFC win streak and undefeated so either Colby or Usman would be good fights to make. I think UFC is wasting their time though, they should book Garry vs JDM for a clear #1 contenders fight.

 

[markys00]

Usman fought Khamzat on short notice.

Ian is calling out a guy whose on a -3 L skid btw lol

Short notice and 1.3 million saudi paycheck...

 

[markys00]

Sounds like UFC is back to its old negotiating tactics. It appears Garry is ready to go and UFC is leveraging negotiations between Colby and Usman.

Cold blooded businessmen

 

[BroRogan]

Every single time I hear this dude these days it’s like he’s trying to be the “next Conor” and somehow doesn't have the self-awareness to realize how incredibly cringey/lame he’s coming off.

 

[PeterGriffin]

The #7 guy is upset the #2 guy won't fight him, comparing him to the #6 guy. Maybe Garry could try fighting the #5 guy?

Well, the #5 guy just fought, the #3 guy is due to fight in December for the title, and the #4 guy is hurt (if I remember correctly). The #2 guy simply should not be ranked #2, period. He hasn't had a single win in three years. The #6 guy is flat out ducking him.

There's Leon, I guess, but Usman's a better fight for Garry now. If Garry called out Leon instead, posters would just bitch about trying to climb too high too fast, lmao.

Usman's over a year out from his last fight, so he has to be (as) healthy (as he will get at this age), it was an appropriate call out for Garry if you ask me. Would still rather see Garry shut Colby up and retire him though.

 

[VinceArch]

Usman isn't ducking anyone, especially Ian Garry.

 

[JoeRowe]

Take Usman & Colby out of the rankings already ffs. Usman hasnt won at WW in 3 years, Colby in 2.5 years.

If they aren't willing to defend their spots vs the JDM/Brady/Garrys of the world then take them out & let these young bucks fight one another. JDM vs Garry #1 contender, Buckley vs Brady for next contender after that.

 

[Goldentrophy]

I have no time stamp for proof but the pfp YT page with CCC and Usman, Kamaru has mentioned he'll fight in 2025(I'm assuming early 2025) the rest of this year he is nursing injuries.