It is not often when a fighter making his UFC debut ends up being one of the hottest topics of a fight card. But such was the case for Michael ‘Venom’ Page, known for his gruesome and unorthodox striking, with which he has put the lights out for his opposition. His skills were undeniable, leading to talks of him joining the UFC for years, which finally turned into reality.
The whole world erupted with the news of Page making his UFC debut at UFC 299. But that reaction still came short compared to the one when his opponent was announced. Page was set to face his true match, the brash and flashy Kevin ‘Trailblazer’ Holland in the main card. After their bout, MVP emerged victorious and made a statement about how good he still is.
Michael Page talks on possible Stephen Thompson bout
Following his captivating performance at UFC 299, fans almost immediately threw another name for Page to face, claiming that the matchup will be one for the ages. The revered karate specialist Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson has made a career out of masterclasses in striking, which only a few could ever match. His bout with Holland in 2022 became a nominee for fight of the year as it was a barnburner from start to end. Thus, fans imagine that a potential MVP vs Thompson clash can end up being an even nastier war.
However, upon questions of facing Wonderboy, Page stated that the idea does not interest him much. He explained how both of their styles are similar and that could potentially lead to a fight which won’t meet the massive expectations of fans. He said, “A positive and a positive doesn’t always make a positive. Because we are such similar style fighters, it could potentially be a boring fight.”
Although this comes off as a disappointment to fans, the UFC has always been known for making the best fights happen. If everything plays out well for these two to cross paths, they surely will.
Michael Page secures victory at UFC debut
Until Page jumped on to the scene, there were not many or any fighters in the game as unique as Kevin Holland. His overconfidence to chat with his opponents while fighting coupled with his devastating power made him a star in the company. But from the moment Page made his iconic entrance up until he got his hand raised, it was all ‘MVP’, who stole the show.
As the fight played out, Page shut down Holland’s entire game by overwhelming him with his strikes which kept coming from all angles. Coupled with that, Page kept taunting Holland throughout his dominant performance, which is something his opponent is acquainted to doing to other fighters. After the fight ended, Page won via unanimous decision over a frustrated Kevin Holland.
