UFC star Ian Garry agrees to fight Michael Venom Page in return: ‘Him and his coaches are deciding’

Ian Garry agrees to fight UFC star Michael Venom Page Him and his coaches are decidingUnbeaten welterweight striker, Ian Garry appears to have given up on his pursuit of a potential title-eliminator against former…

Ian Garry agrees to fight UFC star Michael Venom Page Him and his coaches are deciding

Unbeaten welterweight striker, Ian Garry appears to have given up on his pursuit of a potential title-eliminator against former champion, Colby Covington, and has now switched his focus to a clash against recent UFC addition, Michael Venom Page in a summer comeback.

Garry, the current number seven ranked welterweight contender, returned at UFC 298 back in February in Anaheim, turning in a close split decision win over Geoff Neal to improve to 14-0 as a professional.

Ian Garry claims Colby Covington has no interest fighting him He's been avoiding me UFC

As for former Bellator MMA championship challenger, Page, the London striker made his long-anticipated Octagon bow at UFC 299 back in March against Kevin Holland, turning in a one-sided unanimous judging win over the promotional staple. 

Ian Garry branded championship level fighter ahead of UFC 298 with the right matchups
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And staking his claim for a feature alongside compatriot, Conor McGregor at UFC 303 during International Fight Week, Garry has so far failed in his bid to secure a fight with outspoken contender, Covington – with the Clovis native appearing to move on from a clash with the Dubliner.

Ian Garry agrees to fight Michael Venom Page

In turn, Garry has revealed recently he’s agreed to fight the likes of Sean Brady as well as recent UFC St. Louis winner, Joaquin Buckley – and even recent promotional debutante, Michael Venom Page.

“I can only fight down in the rankings, and this is where I’ve got to show that I will fight anyone,” Ian Garry told talkSPORT during a recent interview. 

“I’ve said yes [to fighting against Michael Venom Page],” Ian Garry explained. “I’ve said yes to that name, him and his coaches are deciding because he seems a bit heavy to make weight in seven weeks’ time, but I’ve said yes.” 

Michael Venom Page UFC 299

Linked with a return at UFC 304 in July in a return to Manchester, former Bellator MMA star, Michael Venom Page name-dropped a potential fight with Garry on that card earlier this annum, as he hopes to make his way to a blockbuster fight with compatriot, Leon Edwards for gold. 

Who wins in a potential clash: Ian Garry or Michael Venom Page?

UFC star Ian Garry agrees to fight Michael Venom Page in return: ‘Him and his coaches are deciding’

Ian Garry agrees to fight UFC star Michael Venom Page Him and his coaches are decidingUnbeaten welterweight striker, Ian Garry appears to have given up on his pursuit of a potential title-eliminator against former…

Ian Garry agrees to fight UFC star Michael Venom Page Him and his coaches are deciding

Unbeaten welterweight striker, Ian Garry appears to have given up on his pursuit of a potential title-eliminator against former champion, Colby Covington, and has now switched his focus to a clash against recent UFC addition, Michael Venom Page in a summer comeback.

Garry, the current number seven ranked welterweight contender, returned at UFC 298 back in February in Anaheim, turning in a close split decision win over Geoff Neal to improve to 14-0 as a professional.

Ian Garry claims Colby Covington has no interest fighting him He's been avoiding me UFC

As for former Bellator MMA championship challenger, Page, the London striker made his long-anticipated Octagon bow at UFC 299 back in March against Kevin Holland, turning in a one-sided unanimous judging win over the promotional staple. 

Ian Garry branded championship level fighter ahead of UFC 298 with the right matchups
Mandatory Credit: Zuffa LLC

And staking his claim for a feature alongside compatriot, Conor McGregor at UFC 303 during International Fight Week, Garry has so far failed in his bid to secure a fight with outspoken contender, Covington – with the Clovis native appearing to move on from a clash with the Dubliner.

Ian Garry agrees to fight Michael Venom Page

In turn, Garry has revealed recently he’s agreed to fight the likes of Sean Brady as well as recent UFC St. Louis winner, Joaquin Buckley – and even recent promotional debutante, Michael Venom Page.

“I can only fight down in the rankings, and this is where I’ve got to show that I will fight anyone,” Ian Garry told talkSPORT during a recent interview. 

“I’ve said yes [to fighting against Michael Venom Page],” Ian Garry explained. “I’ve said yes to that name, him and his coaches are deciding because he seems a bit heavy to make weight in seven weeks’ time, but I’ve said yes.” 

Michael Venom Page UFC 299

Linked with a return at UFC 304 in July in a return to Manchester, former Bellator MMA star, Michael Venom Page name-dropped a potential fight with Garry on that card earlier this annum, as he hopes to make his way to a blockbuster fight with compatriot, Leon Edwards for gold. 

Who wins in a potential clash: Ian Garry or Michael Venom Page?

Report – Rose Namajunas set to fight Maycee Barber in UFC Denver main event scrap in July

Rose Namajunas set to fight Maycee Barber at UFC Denver in main event scrap in JulyFormer undisputed strawweight champion, Rose Namajunas is set to make her second Octagon walk of the year this summer,…

Rose Namajunas set to fight Maycee Barber at UFC Denver in main event scrap in July

Former undisputed strawweight champion, Rose Namajunas is set to make her second Octagon walk of the year this summer, headlining a UFC Fight Night Denver card against surging flyweight challenger, Maycee Barber on July 13.

Namajunas, a former undisputed strawweight champion twice under the banner of the promotion, currently holds the number six ranked divisional contender, most recently headlined UFC Vegas 89 at the end of March, snapping a two-fight losing skid in a decision victory against common-foe, Amanda Ribas.

Rose Namajunas details nightmares ahead of UFC Vegas 89 I had to fight a dude
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Rose Namajunas faces Maycee Barber at UFC Denver

And as for the number four rated contender, Barber, the flyweight staple turned in her sixth consecutive triumph at UFC 299 in March to boot, landing a decision win over former title challenger, Katlyn Cerminara. News of Rose Namajunas’ headliner against Maycee Barber was first reported by Ariel Helwani.

“Rose Namajunas x Maycee Barber will be the main event of the UFC Fight Night event on July 13, sources say,” Helwani posted on his X account. “125 pounds. Event will take place in Denver.” 

Rose Namajunas set to fight Manon Fiorot in flyweight debut at UFC Paris in September
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Prior to her decision win over Brazilian grappler, Ribas at the end of March, former two-time strawweight queen, Namajunas had sropped her divisional debut at 125 pounds, in the form of a lopsided judging defeat to surging contender, Manon Fiorot at UFC Fight Night Paris.

Over the course of her promotional run, Namajunas has struck gold in knockout wins over both Joanna Jedrzejczyk, and Zhang Weili, as well as other victories over the likes of Angela Hill, Tecia Pennington, Paige VanZant, Michelle Waterson-Gomez, and Jessica Andrade.

Maycee Barber eyes Rose Namajunas fight in UFC return I would be fighting backwards
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Making her return to her native Colorado, the highly-touted, Barber, who boasts an impressive 14-2 professional record, has struck wins over Miranda Maverick, Montana De La Rosa, Jessica Eye, Andrea Lee, Amanda Ribas, and the above-mentioned, Cerminara in her winning spree.

Who wins at UFC Fight Night Denver: Rose Namajunas or Maycee Barber?

Report – Rose Namajunas set to fight Maycee Barber in UFC Denver main event scrap in July

Rose Namajunas set to fight Maycee Barber at UFC Denver in main event scrap in JulyFormer undisputed strawweight champion, Rose Namajunas is set to make her second Octagon walk of the year this summer,…

Rose Namajunas set to fight Maycee Barber at UFC Denver in main event scrap in July

Former undisputed strawweight champion, Rose Namajunas is set to make her second Octagon walk of the year this summer, headlining a UFC Fight Night Denver card against surging flyweight challenger, Maycee Barber on July 13.

Namajunas, a former undisputed strawweight champion twice under the banner of the promotion, currently holds the number six ranked divisional contender, most recently headlined UFC Vegas 89 at the end of March, snapping a two-fight losing skid in a decision victory against common-foe, Amanda Ribas.

Rose Namajunas details nightmares ahead of UFC Vegas 89 I had to fight a dude
Mandatory Credit: Chris Unger – Zuffa LLC

Rose Namajunas faces Maycee Barber at UFC Denver

And as for the number four rated contender, Barber, the flyweight staple turned in her sixth consecutive triumph at UFC 299 in March to boot, landing a decision win over former title challenger, Katlyn Cerminara. News of Rose Namajunas’ headliner against Maycee Barber was first reported by Ariel Helwani.

“Rose Namajunas x Maycee Barber will be the main event of the UFC Fight Night event on July 13, sources say,” Helwani posted on his X account. “125 pounds. Event will take place in Denver.” 

Rose Namajunas set to fight Manon Fiorot in flyweight debut at UFC Paris in September
Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas – USA TODAY Sports

Prior to her decision win over Brazilian grappler, Ribas at the end of March, former two-time strawweight queen, Namajunas had sropped her divisional debut at 125 pounds, in the form of a lopsided judging defeat to surging contender, Manon Fiorot at UFC Fight Night Paris.

Over the course of her promotional run, Namajunas has struck gold in knockout wins over both Joanna Jedrzejczyk, and Zhang Weili, as well as other victories over the likes of Angela Hill, Tecia Pennington, Paige VanZant, Michelle Waterson-Gomez, and Jessica Andrade.

Maycee Barber eyes Rose Namajunas fight in UFC return I would be fighting backwards
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Making her return to her native Colorado, the highly-touted, Barber, who boasts an impressive 14-2 professional record, has struck wins over Miranda Maverick, Montana De La Rosa, Jessica Eye, Andrea Lee, Amanda Ribas, and the above-mentioned, Cerminara in her winning spree.

Who wins at UFC Fight Night Denver: Rose Namajunas or Maycee Barber?

Midnight Mania: Money Doesn’t Equal Emotional Intelligence

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Retired UFC Lightweight Gray Maynard has an issue with a recent viral interview clip with his former boss, UFC CEO Dana White.

White recently sat down with Bill Maher on the Club Random Podcast, and the topic of men’s mental health came up. White took a hard stance against the current shift in men’s mental health awareness. Deeming himself “old school,” White claimed he doesn’t have time for feelings and advised other to “be a man.”

Maynard didn’t appreciate the sentiment. The two-time Lightweight title challenger went on a bit of a rant in response, arguing that White’s penchant for fury counts as a feeling. According to “The Bully,” people are mistaking White’s business acumen for emotional intelligence. He also labeled White’s tirade as “used car salesman bulls—t.”

Additionally, the conversation moved a bit towards White’s success as UFC head. Per Maynard, the bulk of the success in turning UFC into a household name belongs to the Fertita brothers, who paid for the promotion and then made off like bandits when they sold the company to WME-IMG in 2016.

Somehow, I don’t think Frankie Edgar vs. Gray Maynard 2 is going to end up as a Hall of Fame bout.

Maynard retired from MMA in 2018 after over a decade as a UFC fighter. He’s best known for his trilogy of fights vs. “The Answer,” but Maynard also picked up victories over the likes of Nate Diaz, Kenny Florian, and Jim Miller in his UFC career. His final bout came in October 2018, a technical knockout loss to Nik Lentz.

Insomnia

The return of “Korean Super Boy!” I see no way that Doo Ho Choi vs. Bill Algeo isn’t an entertaining Featherweight clash.

A look into how Arman Tsarukyan is able to throw axe kicks and slides out of single legs:

“You should study Pokemon to get stronger,” Kazushi Sakuraba

It’s so fun to watch Kade Ruotolo grapple.

The best fighters are those who can bring their training room tactics into the fight.

Matt Brown is staying active in his retirement.

A feud is brewing between Ryan Garcia and George Kambosos …

Bryce Mitchell has words for … Ben Shapiro?

Slips, rips, and KO clips

Double left hook with a reload between:

The way Bembe charged into that combination reminded me of Tyron Woodley vs. Jay Hieron.

Random Land

“Almost gets attacked” and “forest cows” are both wrong, but this clip of a man whipping out the mace against COWS made me chuckle.

Midnight Music: Rock, 1975

Sleep well Maniacs! More martial arts madness is always on the way.