Ian Garry is currently preparing for his upcoming bout against Vicente Luque at UFC 296. The prelude to the event has proven to be demanding for Garry, characterized by unrelenting scrutiny from the MMA community. Garry and his spouse, Layla Anna-Lee, have faced criticism lately for various reasons.
Numerous fighters have voiced their discontent with certain actions and behaviors exhibited by Garry, making the Irish celebrity a focal point of controversy. A significant portion of the backlash revolves around allegations that Layla, who authored a book titled “How to Be a WAG” (Wives and Girlfriends of Famous Athletes), is accused of manipulating Garry for her own advantage.
Ian Garry returned to the spotlight at UFC 292 earlier in 2023. Despite delivering a stellar performance against Neil Magny, fans found themselves pondering whether he might have herpes due to a noticeable scar near his mouth.
That’s a giant patch of Herpes 😂😂 https://t.co/HRcRm3ZL05
— Funky (@Benaskren) December 11, 2023
As Garry stepped into the octagon, observers couldn’t help but notice what seemed to be a bandage beside his mouth. It’s worth mentioning that this isn’t the first instance of such speculation, as fans have previously raised questions about the Irishman possibly having herpes.
Now, former UFC fighter Ben Askren has also joined the list of fighters who have taken a jibe at the Irish welterweight. Pointing out the scar on the fighter’s face, Askren wrote, “That’s a giant patch of Herpes”.
Nevertheless, even though there have been previous speculations about Garry possibly dealing with herpes, there is currently no definitive information available to either confirm or refute these claims.
Ian Garry fears for the safety of his family ahead of UFC 296
Ian Machado Garry is eager to kick off UFC 296 fight week, even though he currently has a lot on his mind that goes beyond his upcoming bout against Vicente Luque on December 16. One of the particular concerns is that the 26-year-old Irish prospect expressed worries about potential risks facing his wife and child. This unease stems from recent controversies, primarily sparked by a verbal feud with UFC Middleweight Champion Sean Strickland.
The situation revolves around Strickland’s disparaging remarks about the relationship between Ian Machado Garry and his wife, Layla Anna-Lee, along with the public posting of alleged direct messages from the welterweight prospect threatening legal action for harassment and defamation of character.
“I think it’s a massive card. A card with all the big names, a lot of big matchups. I’m a little bit cautious about going to America for the safety of my family with all the sh*t that’s been going on online,” said Ian Garry to TNT Sports.
As a consequence, Ian Garry admits feeling apprehensive about having his family accompany him to the United States for the fight in Las Vegas on December 16, 2023.