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Michael Page vs Ian Garry Announced For UFC 303

Originally posted on Dice City Sports | By Robert LaMar | Last updated 5/25/24

There’s a new addition to the UFC 303, it will be a welterweight showdown between the undefeated Michael “Venom” Page (22-2 MMA, 1-0 UFC) vs. Ian Gary (14-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC) was announced Friday by UFC president Dana White. The event will be June 29 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The rise of Venom

Venom is one of the most exciting fighters in MMA, he’s had some very flashy finishes during his MMA career and has become a fan favorite and one of the most recognizable fighters on the globe. Page rise to fame come happened when he was fighting under Bellatore.

Page, 37, started his MMA career blazing hot running off 14 straight. That streak came to an abrupt stop when he challenged Douglas Lima and was knocked out in the first round in the semifinals of the Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix semifinals in 2019. He came up short in a split decision loss when he challenged Logan Storley for the interim welterweight title in 2022.

Garry, 26, said that he wanted to fight on the same card as his countryman Conor McGregor. He got his wish and is looking to impress. But Garry wanted to fight Colby Covington but he declined the fight. One of the fastest rising stars in the UFC, Garry is ranked #7 in the welterweight rankings. Undoubtedly has the makings to be the next big thing at welterweight. Defeating a big name like Page will certainly spring Garry closer to a title shot so look for this fight to end early.

This article first appeared on Dice City Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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