Ian Garry is one of the most exciting rising stars in the UFC welterweight division. The undefeated Irish fighter is coming off a unanimous decision victory over Neil Magny. ‘The Future’ gets a lot of hate for his outlandish comments and mimicking fellow Irishman Conor McGregor. However, many fans believe that his wife is the one manipulating Garry.
Ian married popular TV presenter Layla Anna-Lee in early 2022. However, at the time of the marriage, Ian Garry was 23 years old, while his wife was 38. Many MMA fans found the age gap between the duo very alarming. Furthermore, people believe that the older Layla is a “narcissist” controlling his life, and she has led to a change in the personality of the fighter.
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In an interview with Sean Sheehan of Sherdog, Ian Garry was asked about his differences with his gym. He was interrupted by Layla before he could answer. She told him something, and then he deflected the question. The fans had a lot to say about this weird relationship between Garry and his wife.
“Damn this is sad…this feels like a hostage situation,” said a YouTube user. Another commented on Layla’s interruption by saying, “Ouch…the interruption from his owner was painful to watch.” A user slams his wife and says, “She’s a narcissist. Splitting up friendships and relationships, living a lie, under the thumb, etc. Not sure what his deal is”. Furthermore, a YouTube user compared Layla with the infamous coach, Joshua Fabia.
In the video, it really looks like Layla Anna-Lee is making the major decisions for ‘The Future’. Furthermore, some people feel that she might be the reason for Garry being kicked out of his training gym.
Team Renegade kicked Ian Garry out of their gym
Ian Garry has been known to train in two major gyms: Kill Cliff FC in South Florida and Team Renegade in the UK. However, it looks like the doors of Team Renegade are now closed for Garry. According to Ian, it was the decision made by current UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards and his coach, Dave Lovell.
“Leon and his coach had an issue with me training on the mats and recently asked me not to train there,” said Garry. According to him, Leon was having insecurities since he was a potential contender for his title. “His coach (Lovell) said the words – Ian is a threat, I cannot have Leon having any doubts or insecurities,” said Ian Garry.
Ian Garry has been told to not come back to Team Renegade, home to Leon Edwards
“Leon Edwards (and), his head coach (Dave Lovell) told me I’m not allowed to train there”
Garry had been told that “Leon doesn’t want any insecurities or doubts on his own gym”
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However, in the statement released by Team Renegade, they clearly stated that the reason was that Ian did not fit the culture of their gym. Furthermore, they clarified that this decision had nothing to do with a specific fighter or a coach. On the other hand, Ian believes that Leon is “weak-minded” for not allowing a contender to train on the mat.