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Michael Page calls Ian Garry a ‘fake Conor McGregor’
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Michael “Venom” Page and Ian Machado Garry are scheduled to fight on the UFC 303 card on June 29 and it looks like they are starting the trash-talking early. Page took aim at Garry for his comparisons to Conor McGregor, which Page clearly doesn't see.
“I think he d—k-rides Conor McGregor,” Page said on The MMA Hour. “He’s like the fake version of Conor McGregor. If Conor McGregor was a natural, pretty woman, he’s like the BBL (Brazilian Butt Lift) version, a bad BBL version. ‘BBL’ Garry."
He continued, “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.”
Page will be making only his second appearance under the UFC banner and is coming off a win over Kevin Holland. Garry is undefeated and coming off a split-decision win over Geoff Neal at UFC 298. They will fight on the main card headlined by the McGregor vs. Michael Chandler bout during UFC International Fight Week.
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