UFC 303 has gone through several changes lately. However, as originally planned, Ian Garry vs. Michael ‘Venom’ Page will feature.
Following Conor McGregor’s withdrawal, Garry claims to have lost all interest in fighting Page. This is largely because of the difference in their positions in the UFC welterweight rankings.
“The Future” has also rejected his opponent’s striking prowess completely. “MVP,” on the other hand, is equally confident about having the advantage on the feet. The rivalry has gradually become heated, and fans have been struggling to pick a winner.
Michael Bisping, though, thinks Page has all the tools to shut down Garry’s offence. He also laid down the best-case scenario for the Londoner if he wins at UFC 303…
Bisping Excited To See Edwards vs. ‘Venom’ Page For The UFC Welterweight Title
Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping revealed his UFC 303 picks in a video uploaded to his YouTube channel. While talking about the first fight on the main card, “The Count” claimed that Page is better than Garry at his own game.
Looking at the bigger picture, Bisping wants “MVP” and Leon Edwards to fight for the UFC welterweight title. Yet again, it would be an exciting striking matchup and a British fighter will walk out as the champion regardless of who wins.
“There’s my pick, Michael ‘Venom’ Page gets the victory and I’m telling you right now, we might see Leon Edwards vs. Michael Page and all British affair going down In London, the Millennium Stadium, who knows where?”
“The Future” has outclassed most of his UFC opponents with crisp striking and by picking them apart from range. However, Bisping thinks he won’t be able to do it against Page due to the former Bellator standout’s superior range, speed, and power.
“The Count” admitted Garry is the better conventional striker who throws neat combinations. He has more regard for Page’s scary knockout power and timing, though.
The first British UFC champ advised Garry to also rely on his wrestling. But he’s still confident that “MVP” can avoid being controlled on the ground and get back up comfortably.
“The problem is, Kevin Holland is a legitimate black belt in jiu-jitsu, and he got him down. He took his back, had him mounted, and Michael ‘Venom’ Page was able to get back up. So it’s not an easy path to victory but I wouldn’t be surprised if Ian Garry tries that.”
For now, Bisping’s all-British welterweight title fight dream depends on the outcome of Garry vs. Page at UFC 303.