Ian Garry Removed from UFC 296 Due to Illness
Just days before UFC 296, Ian Machado Garry was pulled from his highly anticipated fight against Vicente Luque due to an illness. Garry was absent from UFC 296 media day, and it was later revealed that he had pneumonia.
Dana White Announces Garry’s Removal
Dana White announced the news of Garry’s removal on social media. In a brief video, White said, “I know it’s out there. There’s some speculation that Ian Garry and Luque is off. It is true. It is. Ian Garry started with the flu that turned into pneumonia. So that fight is off and is not happening.”
Garry’s Statement
Garry released a statement to Ariel Helwani, saying the UFC’s doctor ultimately made the call to remove him from the event. He said, “I have pneumonia. They tried everything to help me. In the end, UFC doctor made the call to remove me from the event.”
Conclusion
Unfortunately, Ian Garry was forced to withdraw from the highly anticipated fight against Vicente Luque due to an illness. Garry had pneumonia, and the UFC doctor ultimately made the call to remove him from the event.
