UFC 303 is going to be an Irish affair.
UFC CEO Dana White announced Friday that undefeated Irish contender Ian Machado Garry and longtime Bellator contender Michael Page are set to collide in a pivotal welterweight showdown on the June 29 card in Las Vegas.
Garry’s countryman, Conor McGregor, of course headlines the event with his long-awaited return against Michael Chandler.
Garry (14-0) is MMA Fighting’s No. 8 ranked welterweight in the world. The 26-year-old contender has won all seven of his UFC appearances, highlighted by performances over Geoff Neal, Neil Magny, and Daniel Rodriguez.
Garry repeatedly targeted three-time title challenger Colby Covington following his most recent win over Neal, however now he’ll draw Page instead.
Page (22-2) is MMA Fighting’s No. 14 ranked welterweight in the world. A one-time Bellator interim title challenger, “MVP” racked up a slew of records over the course of his decade with the company, including the most stoppage victories (10) and the most knockouts in Bellator welterweight history (9). He is also tied with Patricky Pitbull for the most knockouts overall in promotional history (11) and fourth on the all-time Bellator wins list (17).
At age 37, Page made his UFC debut in March with a dominant decision over Kevin Holland.
UFC 303 takes place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
