Ian Machado Garry declares himself ‘ranges above’ UFC 303 opponent Michael Web page: ‘I’ll use him for instance’

Ian Machado Garry believes he’s “ranges above” MVP.

Driving into UFC 303 with a picture-perfect 14-0 report, seven of these wins coming contained in the Octagon, ‘The Future’ will face his hardest take a look at but when he squares off with former Bellator standout Michael ‘Venom’ Web page.

Contemplating he’s ranked seven spots increased than ‘Venom’ within the welterweight high 15, Garry wasn’t precisely thrilled concerning the matchmaking however admits that his choice to signal on the dotted line finally got here right down to availability.

“I wasn’t remotely on this battle, I’m not going to lie,” Garry mentioned in an interview with Fortunate Block. “I used to be in search of a top-five opponent, however there was nobody obtainable above me to battle. So now I had no selection if I wished to battle.

“However to look down and go, ‘Who’s the most important title? Who’s the most important take a look at that UFC followers wish to see me go up in opposition to?’ – everybody was saying Michael Web page, then that’s the one man to make it occur with. However I wasn’t remotely fascinated about combating him.”

Ian Machado Garry plans to make an instance out of ‘Venom’

As for a way Garry sees issues taking part in out, the Irishman is assured that his talent set is much above that of Web page, who can be making his second look for the promotion following a largely uninspiring efficiency in opposition to Kevin Holland in March.

“I imagine I’m ranges above him in each single approach, form and type, and that is simply a chance to point out it, to show it to individuals,” Garry mentioned. “I can go, ‘You guys suppose this man is nice?’ OK, let’s see when he reveals up on June 29 in Las Vegas. Let’s see after we stand in that octagon, I’ll use him for instance.”