DANA WHITE has made a huge addition to Conor McGregor’s return card.
The MMA star will make his long-awaited return to the Octagon on June 29th, in the main fight of the UFC 303 in. Las Vegaswhere he will face Michael Chandler.
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But he won’t be the only Irishman on the card thanks to the addition of compatriot and welterweight Ian Machado Garry.
The undefeated welterweight will face British sensation Michael ‘Venom’ Page in the night’s main event.
UFC bigwig Dana White announced the addition of monster fighting to the Instagramsaying, “What’s up, guys?
“Some announcements. UFC 303, McGregor vs. Chandler, I’m sure you saw yesterday, it was announced that Jamahal vs. Carlos Ulberg is the co-main event.
“We are also adding undefeated 14-0 welterweight Ian Garry. He will face Michael ‘Venom’ Page, number 13 in the rankings.
“This fight is already the UFC’s biggest ticket. history. And it’s International Fight Week.
“So if you haven’t purchased your tickets yet, you better get them now.”
Fight fans around the world were impressed with the scheduling of the fight, with one saying: “What an incredible fight.”
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Another said: “What an exciting match, come on MVP.”
And another said: “UFC 303 went from 3/10 to 8/10 in just a few days.”
One commented: “This is going to be a barn burner.”
Another added: “Unreal fight. Two world-class strikers, with similar styles.
“Great marketing from the UFC to put Garry on the McGregor card.
“It won’t hurt MVP either! I’m absolutely thrilled about it.”
Former Bellator welterweight Page will present Garry with the toughest test of his MMA career.
Page, 37, made his long-awaited UFC debut in March against veteran Kevin Netherlandswho dominated for three rounds en route to a decision victory.
Garry, meanwhile, has gone a perfect 7-0 with the promotion since debuting in November 2021.
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