Rising welterweight star Ian Garry, currently ranked #7, put his well-rounded skillset on display at UFC 303. He dominated newcomer Michael Page, who was making his second appearance in the Octagon, with a unanimous decision victory. While the fight showcased Garry’s impressive grappling and wrestling, it left some fans wanting more. They anticipated a brawl but instead witnessed a strategic display of takedowns

Now, UFC CEO Dana White has jumped into this controversy, questioning the authenticity of the judges’ decision in his post-fight interview.

Dana White shares verdict on MVP vs. Ian Garry at UFC 303

Since the UFC 303 event ended, the fight between Ian Garry and Micahel Page concluded with social media being flooded with negative comments criticizing it as unfair or boring. Dana White could not agree more, as he shared his thoughts on the fight during the post-fight interview at the press conference.

“Sean and Mick felt that the fight would play out exactly as it did, ” Dana White said. “We talked about it leading up to this fight. I had that fight as a draw, yeah. I mean, if they came out and said that fight was draw, that’s exactly what I thought that fight was too.” Meanwhile, White didn’t stop there; he dissected the fight round by round, claiming Ian Garry won the first round and Michael Page won the second round. According to him page, was leading the fight, and if he had held on for a few more minutes, the win would have gone to him.

However, there is another side on social media claiming that Ian Garry’s clear-cut wain cannot be disputed by the haters and critics, attributing it to his training at Charles Oliveira’s gym the Chute Boxe gym,” which focuses on various aspects of mixed martial arts.

Did Ian Garry develop a better strategy?

Judoka Ian Garry, mostly known for his punching and striking prowess, showcased a different strategy in this fight to counter Michael Page’ dynamic striking. Instead of relying on his feet, Garry opted to take the fight to the ground. In the first round, MVP managed to escape Garry’s attempts, but in the second round, Garry again utilized his grappling skills.

Approaching the third round, Page chose to engage directly with Ian Garry, presenting Garry with an opportunity to capitalize. Garry seized the moment, and all three judges scored the fight 29-28 in his favor, extending his undefeated streak.

In his post-fight interview, Ian Garry hinted at his new strategic game plan, stating, “You’ve got to come in here and plan for every single scenario. MVP had a great game plan and I did want to prove that I was the better striker. I just want to let everyone know, I am coming for that world title. I’m 15-0 and I will get that belt.”

Furthermore, Garry also didn’t hesitate to appreciate Michael’s page, calling him good and talented. Right now, neither Ian Garry nor Michael Page commented on their fight, which is becoming increasingly controversial with time. After Dana White’s statement, we eagerly await their responses. Stay tuned for further updates.