Ian Machado Garry maintained his unbeaten record with a decision win over Michael Page at UFC 303, relying on grappling to secure the victory, though his performance received mixed reactions from the MMA community.
Ian Machado Garry did what he needed to do to stay unbeaten.
After a back-and-forth three rounds, Garry emerged victorious with a hard-fought decision win over Michael Page at UFC 303. While Page found success with his striking throughout, Garry captured the verdict by leaning on his grappling in the first and third frames.
Garry now sits at 8-0 to start his UFC welterweight career. He appears poised to land a top contender fight next as he continues his pursuit of the UFC’s 170-pound title.
However, the methodical nature of Garry’s victory did not inspire many of his peers. Check out how the MMA world reacted to Garry vs. Page at UFC 303 below.
Renato Moicano tweeted, “I don’t know who won this fight but everyone lost one that one #ufc303.”
Sean O’Connell added, “Draw. Make them both feel like they lost.”
Henry Cejudo had mixed feelings: “I would have thought Garry would be doing better on the feet but that’s clearly not the case. Props to MVP #UFC303.” Later, he tweeted again: “I’m sorry but MVP won that one! If anything that was a split decision! #UFC303.”
Josh Thomson chimed in with, “MVP always turning strikers into grapplers.”
Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson acknowledged Garry’s strategy: “Garry did exactly what he needed to do to win the fight. Not always exciting but obviously it works. Hats off to Garry for working on his grappling. Congrats #UFC303.”
Dustin Jacoby remarked, “Ian Garry definitely had a game plan tonight. A win is a win, and ppl forget about the fight, but will remember the win! #UFC303.”
Derek Brunson humorously noted, “Ian Garry thinks he’s Ryan Hall tonight.”
Joe Joe Giannetti didn’t hold back: “Ian Garry joins the crotch sniffing club ♂️ #UFC303.”
Uroš Medić was blunt: “The most average fighter to ever exist, ian garry CHIIIIIWEEEEWWWEEEE.”
Noad Lahat critiqued both fighters: “He was completely desperate on his feet But Page grappling skills are defensive only no ability to move on the ground.”