UFC 303 Results: Ian Machado Garry wins over Michael Page by a unanimous decision
Ian Machado Garry, who won the UFC 303 pay-per-view opener, avoided Michael Page’s tricky attacks and a tight wrestling match.
Matthew Wells
Jun 30, 2024 02:57 AM
Ian Machado Garry fought Michael Page on the ground for a grueling victory.
Garry (8-0 UFC and 15-0 MMA), knew his best chance to win would be by grappling. He did this to win a unanimous verdict over Page at the UFC 303 Opening Card Event held at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
After referee Mark Smith signaled that the fight had begun, the crowd began chanting “MVP” as Page moved to Garry in his side-stance.
Garry had the first big moment. After a kick was caught, he got a takedown.
Garry was able escape the rear-naked chop but had to continue to fight Garry until the horn. Page managed to escape from the choke, but had to still deal with Garry’s blows.
Page stunned Garry with a right handed strike early in Round 2. Page dodged Garry’s attacks, darting in-and-out. Page was unable to swing properly and Garry grabbed onto it. Garry fell to the floor and attempted to secure a Leglock but failed.
Page landed two quick punches after returning to his feet. Page had missed with the flying leg and exploded with yet another combo just before the horn.
Page continues to look for strikes with only five minutes remaining. After a tense fight, the fight was fought on the ground with Page leading. Garry sneaked in some solid elbows using a body-triangle.
The fight was resumed standing at the midpoint of the first round. Page was standing on the fence, with Garry on Garry’s back. Garry had quickly taken Garry to the ground and scrambled away. As the clock ticked away, the crowd became restless.
Garry made it clear to Joe Rogan that he wanted to win the title.
Garry declared: “I’m going to win the world title.” I’m 15-0. “I’m 15-0.
Garry maintained his undefeated streak with this result. Garry beat Geoff Neal by split-decision in UFC 298, Garry now has 8-0 in the UFC, and is firmly in contention for the welterweight title.
UFC 303 Results:
- Ian Machado Garry def. Michael Page via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- Joe Pyfer defeats Marc-Andre Barriault with a knockout (punches). Round 1, 1:25
- Andre Fili def. Cub Swanson via unanimous decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
- Jean Silva defeats Charles Jourdain with a knockout (punch). Round 2, 1:22
- Payton Talbott defeats Yanis Ghemmouri with a knockout (punches). Round 1, 0 :19
- Gillian Robertson def. Michelle Waterson-Gomez via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
- Martin Buday def. Andrei Arlovski via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
- Rei Tsuruya def. Carlos Hernandez via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- Vinicius Oliveira def. Ricky Simon via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
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