Pros react after Ian Machado Garry defeats Michael Page at UFC 303: “MVP won that one”

Tonight’s UFC 303 main card featured a highly anticipated welterweight bout between Ian Machado Garry and Michael Page.

Garry (15-o MMA) was returning to action for the first time since defeating Geoff Neal by way of split decision this past February at UFC 298. ‘The Future’ was sporting a 7-0 UFC record ahead of tonight’s contest, earning stoppage wins over Daniel Rodriguez, Jordan Williams and Song Kenan during that stretch.

Meanwhile, Michael Page (22-3 MMA) had made his Octagon debut this past March at UFC 299, where he earned a unanimous decision victory over Kevin Holland. ‘Venum’ had gone 8-2 over his past ten fights overall ahead of tonight’s affair.

Tonight’s ‘Garry vs. Page’ bout proved to be a very close fight. Michael Page clearly had a speed advantage in the standup, but Ian Machado Garry utilized some timely takedowns and control to ultimately emerge victorious after fifteen-minutes of back-and-forth action. With the win, ‘The Future’ moves to a perfect 15-0 in his mixed martial arts career.

Official UFC 303 Results: Ian Machado Garry def. Michael Page by unanimous decision (29-28 x3)

Check out how the pros reacted to ‘Garry vs. Page’ below:

https://twitter.com/bjpenndotcom/status/1807235449729290400

MVP vs Garry – who wins?

— michael (@bisping) June 30, 2024

Excited for this one! I got Garry coming out on top #UFC303

— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) June 30, 2024

https://twitter.com/AlanJouban/status/1807238844703818016

This is exactly what Ian wanted…been training heavy on that BJJ with Chutebox let’s see what he can do with it…big moment for him #UFC303

— Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) June 30, 2024

MVP always turning strikers into grapplers.

— Josh Thomson (@THEREALPUNK) June 30, 2024

How BBL Garry not get that choke #ufc303

— Joaquin New Mansa Buckley (@Newmansa94) June 30, 2024

1-1 in this fight! #UFC303

— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) June 30, 2024

Clearly 1-1 going into the third.

— michael (@bisping) June 30, 2024

MVP has the speed advantage on the feet and his strikes from unconventional angles are throwing off Garry #UFC303

— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) June 30, 2024

1-1? What y’all think? #UFC303

— Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) June 30, 2024

What we think?

— michael (@bisping) June 30, 2024

Post-fight reactions to Ian Machado Garry defeating Michael Page at UFC 303:

Picked Ian Garry to win that fight. Tried to warn ya it wasn’t gonna be an exciting one. A win over MVP isn’t easy and you can’t do it on the feet he’s too damn good. #UFC303

— Brendan Schaub (@BrendanSchaub) June 30, 2024

https://twitter.com/Newmansa94/status/1807244335471300668

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

— Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) June 30, 2024

https://twitter.com/HenryCejudo/status/1807244021603176934

“I’m sorry but MVP won that one! If anything that was a split decision! #UFC303″ – Henry Cejudo 

Who would you like to see Ian Machado Garry fight next following his decision victory over Michael Page this evening in Las Vegas?