Michael Page thinks Ian Machado Garry has been acting out of character ahead of their UFC 303 clash – and he sees that as a sign or respect.
Garry (14-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC) has become a polarizing figure in the sport in part due to his outspoken and confident nature. It’s part of the reason “Venom” wanted to fight him, but Page (22-2 MMA, 1-0 UFC) has noticed a difference since sign contracts were signed for the welterweight showdown on June 29 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas (ESPN+ pay-per-view, ESPN, ESPN+).
“There’s definitely a lot of respect there – he even sounds a lot more respectful than he has with any other fighters in terms of his promotion and stuff,” Page told MMA Junkie. “I think just in general he’s just trying to promote and make some noise in the build-up of the fight. He’s actually been a lot more respectful than he has (in the past), so I think that says a lot.
