Dan Hardy recently spoke up on how the media targeting Ian Machado’s personal life has taken a great toll on his skills and potential. What’s going on in Machado’s life that it’s becoming a media sensation? Continue reading to find out!
At the main card opener of UFC 296 on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Garry squares off against Vicente Luque. After early preliminary action on ESPN+ and preliminaries on ESPN2, the main card is televised on pay-per-view.
So far in the octagon, Garry has proven to be undefeated. His most recent victory came at UFC 292 over the seasoned Neil Magny. But rather than focusing on his abilities coming into the biggest fight of his career, his character is being pointed out.
Hardy expressed sympathy for the young fighter, acknowledging his skill and talent while pointing out that the drama surrounding his personal life has overshadowed his abilities. Hardy recalled positive interactions with the fighter, having seen him at Cage Warriors and even calling some of his fights. According to Hardy, the fighter’s career took a downturn quickly, and conversations with people close to him indicated that external influences were negatively impacting his life. Hardy believes that the fighter’s potential is being undermined by the surrounding drama and expresses regret that his life seemed to be guided by others.
People are offended by Garry’s actions, which include posting Geoff Neal’s mugshot on his shirt and accusing former rival Neil Magny of abusing children. Hardy implies that “The Future” is probably being led astray.
Hardy conveyed that he didn’t consider the fighter as inherently mean or vindictive. He suggested that some of the fighter’s statements and actions might lack careful consideration and could be influenced by external sources, such as ideas placed in his mind or on his clothing by others. Expressing sympathy, Hardy noted his belief that it was affecting the potential of the young fighter. He also expressed concern about the added pressure on the individual going into the upcoming fight against Vicente Luque, acknowledging Luque as a formidable and skilled opponent.
How do you feel about Dan Hardy standing up for Ian Machado Garry? Is he doing this just for clout or is standing up for a fellow fighter? Don’t forget to let us know about your thoughts in the comment section!
