Ian Garry Trolls Michael ‘Venom’ Page, Says He’s On ‘Different Level’

Ian Garry is a couple of days away from making the stroll towards Michael Page at UFC 303 … and regardless of Venom’s resume, the Irish star sounded as assured as ever throughout a latest convo with TMZ Sports activities.

26-year-old Garry previewed his upcoming match towards former Bellator star, MVP … and whereas many individuals might take into account Page a legend, Ian very clearly is not impressed with Michael’s work within the cage.

The truth is, when requested how he would deal with MVP’s distinctive fashion within the Octagon, Garry didn’t maintain again!

“If I was fighting 40-year-old butchers from the middle of nowhere who were just coming in to take a paycheck, then absolutely I f******  showboat,” Garry mentioned. “But, I’m a whole different kettle of fish. I guarantee you he’s going to be very cautious of his shot selection.”

Ian additionally flamed Michael’s former promotion, Bellator … saying he is solely ever seen MVP highlights ‘trigger he is by no means watched a Bellator occasion. He additionally accused Page of “fighting nobodies.”

FYI, 37-year-old Page is 22-2 total … and 1-0 within the UFC. He defeated Kevin Holland in March.

As for Garry, he is 14-0 total, and 7-0 within the UFC … with wins over Geoff Neal, Neil Magny, and Daniel Rodriguez.

The #7 ranked welterweight believes he can beat anybody within the 170 lb. division.

“I am confident I can beat any single fighter in the welterweight stood up on the feet,” he mentioned. “I’m confident I can get my hand raised and be a dominant champion in the UFC welterweight division for a long, long time to come, and I’m gonna prove it.”

We additionally talked to the Dublin-born fighter about his disappointment over Conor McGregor‘s withdrawal from the cardboard. Garry was pumped to lastly share a card with The Infamous. Whereas it will not occur this weekend, Ian is hopeful they will each maintain down an Eire-based occasion within the close to future.

And, Conor or not, he plans to characterize his homeland Saturday evening.