Irish MMA sensation Ian Garry is out of his highly anticipated UFC 296 matchup with Vicente Luque due to pneumonia. The news comes as a major blow to both fighters and fans alike, as the bout was expected to be one of the most exciting on the card.
Garry had been training hard for the fight and was considered to be a rising star in the welterweight division. His charismatic personality and impressive knockout power had made him a fan favourite, and he was expected to give Luque a tough challenge.
However, Garry fell ill with pneumonia in the lead-up to the fight and was unable to recover in time. He announced his withdrawal on social media, expressing his disappointment at having to pull out of the bout.
Luque is now expected to face a replacement opponent, with no official announcement yet. The UFC is reportedly looking for a top-ranked welterweight to step in and save the fight.
Garry’s absence is a significant loss for UFC 296, but the event still features a stacked main card with a welterweight championship clash between Leon Edwards and Colby Covington. The prelims and early prelims are also shaping up to be exciting, with several promising young fighters on the card.
We wish Ian Garry a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing him back in the octagon soon.
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