Ian Machado Garry faced off against Michael Page in a highly anticipated match at UFC 303. Garry had talked about delivering a strong performance prior to the fight. The bout concluded with Garry clinching a narrow victory after three rounds of intense back-and-forth exchanges. Despite his expertise in striking, Garry effectively used his grappling techniques to counter Page’s aggressive striking assault.
The judges decided in favor of Garry, however, UFC CEO Dana White expressed some reservations about the verdict. White believed that the fight could have been a draw, citing the closely contested battle where Garry claimed the first round, Page dominated the second, and the third round was evenly split between the two fighters.
White highlighted the unusual occurrence of a 10-10 round and stressed the tight competition between the two athletes. Garry’s grappling control contrasted with Page’s striking prowess. A pivotal moment in the match occurred when Page relinquished a dominant position during an exchange, potentially impacting the final decision that favored Garry on the scorecards.
While opinions may differ on the fight’s outcome, Garry’s victory opens up numerous opportunities for him in the welterweight division. His undefeated record and impressive performance pave the way for exciting prospects in his future matches.
