Get the latest UFC updates, including Ian Garry’s withdrawal, Colby Covington’s feud with Belal Muhammad, and the confirmation of the Anthony Joshua vs. Deontay Wilder fight. Stay updated with Sportskeeda’s daily MMA News Roundup.
| Headline | Summary |
|---|---|
| Ian Garry’s Withdrawal | Ian Garry has pulled out of UFC 296 due to concerns for his family’s safety. Fans blame his wife, Layla Anna-Lee, but Vicente Luque wishes Garry a quick recovery. |
| Colby Covington’s Feud | Colby Covington and Belal Muhammad engage in a feud, with Covington calling Muhammad a ‘racist’ for insinuating that he got his title shot due to ‘white privilege’. |
| Joshua vs. Wilder Confirmed | Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder are set to face each other on March 9, 2024, in Saudi Arabia, pending their wins in their upcoming fights. |
UFC Updates
Welcome to Sportskeeda’s daily MMA News Roundup, where we bring you the latest updates from the world of UFC. In today’s issue, we discuss Ian Garry’s withdrawal from UFC 296, Colby Covington’s feud with Belal Muhammad, and the confirmation of the Anthony Joshua vs. Deontay Wilder fight.
Ian Garry’s Withdrawal
Ian Machado Garry, who was scheduled to fight Vicente Luque on the main card of UFC 296, has pulled out of the event. This news comes after Garry expressed concerns for his family’s safety amid the controversy surrounding his wife, Layla Anna-Lee. Fans took to the internet to blame Anna-Lee for the withdrawal, but Luque responded with class, wishing his opponent a quick recovery.
Colby Covington’s Feud
Colby Covington has been engaged in a feud with Belal Muhammad and Leon Edwards. Muhammad insinuated that Covington got his title shot due to ‘white privilege’, to which Covington responded by labeling Muhammad a ‘racist’. During the UFC 296 media day, Covington expressed his disgust at Muhammad’s comments and stated that he has not done anything to deserve the opportunities he has received.
Joshua vs. Wilder Confirmed
The highly-anticipated heavyweight boxing clash between Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder has been confirmed for March 9, 2024, in Saudi Arabia. However, both fighters must win their scheduled fights on December 23 to ensure the matchup. Joshua will be facing Otto Wallin, while Wilder will be taking on Joseph Parker.
Stay tuned for more updates on the world of UFC!
