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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Alex Pattle

Michael ‘Venom’ Page on the frustrations that led to surprise fight with Jared Cannonier at UFC 319

Michael “Venom” Page has explained his decision to stay at middleweight for his next UFC fight, despite previously expressing an intention to drop back to welterweight.

A longtime welterweight fighter in Bellator, “MVP” debuted in the UFC in the same division in March 2024, outpointing Kevin Holland. But after losing a decision to Ian Machado Garry last June, Page’s next move was to head up to middleweight.

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