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Michael Page has some unflattering thoughts on Ian Machado Garry.

In June, Page fights Garry at UFC 303. When the fight was announced, many fans were surprised by the timing, as just one month later, UFC returns to Manchester for UFC 304, and many expected the English fighter to be a part of that card. And according to Page, that was originally the plan, before Garry threw a wrench into things.

“They kind of confirmed, ‘Yeah, Manchester is probably going to be that time,’” Page said Wednesday on The MMA Hour.

“I actually had asked for Ian Garry and they said he’s not available because he’s fighting Colby [Covington]. Then I heard that Colby, I think there’s a medical issue or something. … They said he’s not going to be able to make it, so you can take that fight and we’ll do it for June. And I was like, ‘Yeah! Let’s go!’ And then realized the time, ‘Actually, to be fair, can we just do it in Manchester? You guys already told me it was going to be Manchester, can we just do it there? It makes sense. He’s an Irish guy, I’m an English guy. It makes sense.’

“Ian Garry was like, he’s not doing it on any other show apart from June, and was kind of bragging that he accepted the fight. I found it funny because I think he thought I was turning the fight down, where I was just asking for it to be pushed a month later to give me a bit more time. So he seemed a bit excited about me supposedly not accepting the fight, and I was like, no. For that fight I’ll do it on short notice, it’s not a problem for me. I would have just preferred to push it one extra month just to give myself a little bit more time.”

While the timing may be a bit odd, there is one major benefit to competing on the International Fight Week card: Conor McGregor. McGregor headlines UFC 303 against Michael Chandler, making that card likely to be the biggest UFC event of the summer. And “Venom” believes that was the reason Garry was adamant about not changing the date.

“I think he d*ck-rides Conor McGregor,” Page said. “He’s like the fake version of Conor McGregor. If Conor McGregor was a natural, pretty woman, he’s like the BBL version, a bad BBL version. ‘BBL’ Garry.

(Meshew note: “BBL” refers to “Brazilian Butt Lift” and is a term that has taken off on social media recently to mean a cheap facsimile or low-grade version of something.)

“It feels like he’s just grabbing on the coattails of Conor. For me, it doesn’t bother me either way. Obviously, being on a card with Conor is amazing. Yes, we know there’s going to be loads of eyes, but I love creating my own shine. It doesn’t bother me either way. I could be on the worst card in the world and if I’m on it, I’m going to bring eyes, I’m going to make noise, I’m going to do big things. I’m going to create attention for that show, I don’t need anybody else. But for him, I think he’s trying the fast route to the top and the fast route to fame, which only last so long. I’m glad this has happened, because I’m looking forward to derailing this hype.”

Despite his harsh words for Garry, “MVP” made it clear he has no animosity towards “The Future,” he just isn’t a fan of Garry’s public persona.

“His antics just feel a bit fake, a bit forced,” Page said. “Something I’ve said about Colby before as well. Trying too hard. I don’t really believe that’s his personality. I’m sure he’s actually a cool guy, but he’s trying to create as much attention, whether it be negative of not. For me, just be yourself, whatever yourself is. Don’t get me wrong, try to market yourself correctly, but just being the bad guy because, it seems a bit fake. It seems a bit forced. But it is what it is. Obviously he created a lot of noise for himself, but that kind of stuff, in my opinion, won’t last very long.”

Fake persona or not, Page understands that Garry is far from a pushover. Only 26 years old and still undefeated in his career, Garry already is the No. 7 ranked welterweight in UFC. But when fight night rolls around, “MVP” is confident he will get his hand raised yet again.

“I don’t know if [Garry] has got the right mindset, but he’s definitely got the right attributes,” Page said. “It doesn’t bother me. His attributes, for me, I’d put myself against anybody standing and I feel like I’ll come out on top. So yes, I have to be on point … but I still fancy myself coming out on top.”

UFC 303 takes place on June 29 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

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On the third episode of UFC 302 Embedded, former lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov lays down the rules for a successful training regimen to get everybody ready for a fight, including UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. Meanwhile, Sean Strickland prepares for his flight out east to New Jersey and even manages to make some new friends on the plane. Paulo Costa throws out the first pitch at the New York Mets game and Dustin Poirier teaches his famous guillotine choke, plus more.

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Mike Tyson’s recent health scare could put his fight with Jake Paul in jeopardy. While nothing has been confirmed, a former UFC title challenger has hinted at replacing the boxing icon.

Tyson was all set to make his return to combat sports but that is now uncertain following a medical scare. The 57-year-old suffered bouts of nausea and dizziness during a plane ride from Miami to Los Angeles earlier this week.

With his health remaining under question, Mike Tyson may be forced to withdraw from his Jake Paul clash. If that is the case, the YouTube star may already have a replacement lined up.

According to the man himself, Chael Sonnen will be called upon to compete on July 20. The former UFC middleweight title challenger alerted everybody to the decision during a post on social media.

“I guess it was wise of Jake Paul to write me into the contract as Tyson’s backup, wasn’t it?”

“If Jake Paul realizes he might be fighting ME in a month, HE may be the one having a heart attack.”

I guess it was wise of Jake Paul to write me into the contract as Tyson's backup, wasn't it???

— Chael Sonnen (@ChaelSonnen) May 27, 2024

If Jake Paul realizes he might be fighting ME in a month, HE may be the one having a heart attack

— Chael Sonnen (@ChaelSonnen) May 28, 2024

No matter who is standing across the ring from him, Jake Paul will likely still perform in two months’ time. He is headlining a significant event that will be available to broadcast on Netflix.

Related: Mike Tyson pictured in wheelchair following serious health scare

Amid the uncertainty, Sonnen used the opportunity to fire shots at Anderson Silva–a man he will share the boxing ring with on June 15.

“Maybe the Anderson Silva tune up with Spaten Brasil makes a little more sense now, doesn’t it?”

…Maybe the Anderson Silva tune-up with @spatenbr makes a little more sense now, doesn't it…? #MasterPlan

— Chael Sonnen (@ChaelSonnen) May 28, 2024

Chael Sonnen will be hoping to avenge his UFC losses to Anderson Silva when he makes his first appearance inside a boxing ring next month.

The pair locked horns on two occasions during their time competing inside the octagon. Their first outing at UFC 117 was an instant classic affair and eventual inductee into the UFC Hall-of-Fame.

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Conor McGregor has some advice for Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev, and his team. Sort of.

It’s UFC 302 fight week which means the return of Makhachev and his next title challenger, Dustin Poirier. Before the pair collide this weekend (Sat., June 1, 2024), each had their pre-fight photoshoots, and the champion’s is now raising concern.

McGregor came across a tweet that spotlighted Makhachev’s left leg. There appears to be some kind of mark on the Lightweight kingpin, but no indication of anything serious or fight-threatening. However, “The Notorious” is confident it’s a staph infection.

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“Staph again,” McGregor tweeted. “This inbred however lives with Staph. This team is infested, make no mistake. Scruff balls. Whatever ya’s are into, I suppose. He still subs Dustin in the 1st.

“Yous absolute scruffy f—ks I’m sick of yous,” he added. “Wash your f—king self! Wash your clothes! Wash your mats! And do it f—king everyday you scruffy c—ts. [sick emoji]”

In case you’ve been living under a rock or missed McGregor’s famous rivalry with Khabib Nurmagomedov, that’s the root of McGregor’s animosity toward Makhachev and company. Nurmagomedov, 35, retired two wins after he defeated McGregor by fourth round neck crank in October 2018. He’s since focused on coaching and returns to Makhachev’s corner for UFC 302.

Meanwhile, McGregor will return to action for the first time in three years when he battles Michael Chandler in UFC 303’s main event next month (Sat., June 29, 2024).

Remember that MMAmania.com will deliver LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the entire UFC 302 fight card right here, starting with the early ESPN+ “Prelims” matches online, which are scheduled to begin at 6:15 p.m. ET (simulcast on ESPN2 at 8 p.m. ET), before the pay-per-view (PPV) main card start time at 10 p.m. ET (also on ESPN+).

To check out the latest and greatest UFC 302: “Makhachev vs. Poirier” news and notes be sure to hit up our comprehensive event archive right here.

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