UFC president Dana White broke some fight news at his post-fight press conference following UFC 296 on Saturday night.
White announced that Michael “Venom” Page will fight Kevin Holland at UFC 299 in Miami. Song Yadong will take on Petr Yan, and Ian Garry will get his fight with Geoff Neal. Also added to the card is a bout between Gilbert Burns and Jack Della Maddalena.
“Before I get started I’ll announce some for you guys. This Miami card is stacking up to be badass,” White told reporters including Cageside Press.
“Michael Venom Page versus Kevin Holland, Song Yadong versus (Petr) Yan, Gilbet Burns versus Jack Della (Maddalena) and Ian Garry versus Geoff Neal.”
Page (21-2) will make his promotional debut at UFC 299 against Holland. Page had a dominant run in Bellator and now takes his talents to the UFC.
Holland (25-10) is coming off a loss to Maddalena in September. He had volunteered to take on Vicente Luque at UFC 296 after Ian Garry pulled out, but was ultimately told no.
Yadong (20-7) is on a two-fight win streak with wins over Ricky Simon and Chris Gutierrez. He consistently puts together win streaks and they have not gotten him a matchup with a former champion.
Yan (16-5) is on a three-fight losing streak against two champions and a top contender. He’ll have a chance at a fun fight against Yadong in Miami.
Garry (13-0) was scheduled to fight Luque at UFC 296, but was pulled due to illness. The undefeated fighter was reportedly hospitalized with flu-like symptoms and pneumonia.
Neal (15-5) was supposed to fight Garry before but was pulled from the fight due to injury.
UFC 299 takes place in Miami, FL on March 9 at the Kaseya Center.
