Ian Machado Garry has backup status – and GOAT potential – on mind after UFC 303

LAS VEGAS – It’s optimistic for sure, but it’s hard to fault Ian Machado Garry for his ambition.

After a close decision win over recent UFC transplant and former Bellator standout Michael Page (22-3 MMA, 1-1 UFC) to open the UFC 303 main card Saturday at T-Mobile Arena, Garry (15-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) is off to an impressive 8-0 start to his UFC career.

That has the welterweight already thinking about the chance to be the best in history, let alone win a UFC title. And the latter goal...