Michael Page targets a title match against Leon Edwards in a future UFC event.
MMA enthusiasts are buzzing about the recent news that former Bellator welterweight title contender, British warrior Michael "Venom" Page (21-2), has hopped ship to the UFC. This 36-year-old combat beast is aiming high, targeting a rumble with the current welterweight champ, his fellow Brit Leon "Rocky" Edwards (22-3), who successfully defended his throne by knocking off Colby "Chaos" Covington (USA, 17-4) at UFC 296 in Las Vegas.
Page, brimming with confidence, compared his potential showdown with Edwards to a historic event if it were to go down in the UK. According to him, "If you look at Chandler's path, I'm definitely following that model. It won't be long. I'm here to make a splash, but not for long. I just want to come in and make as much noise as possible," appearing on Ariel Helwani's MMA Hour.
Page's chance to stir things up will come on March 9, at UFC 299 in Miami, as he takes on the current #12 ranked welterweight, American Kevin "Trailblazer" Holland (25-10), who's been in the UFC since 2018 with a record of 12-7.
As for a potential Edwards versus Page title shot, it's important to consider the current landscape: Edwards as the reigning champ, focused on title defenses, and Page, a newcomer to the UFC, still carving out his place among the elite. A clash between these two British titans could be explosive, but as of now, no scheduled fight has been announced. A Page victory against Holland would undoubtedly propel him closer to a title shot, while Edwards has little to gain from the encounter unless it serves as a title defense.
In the world of MMA, anything is possible. Stay tuned for updates on this exciting prospect!
Helwani, an MMA analyst, interviewed Michael Page, the British UFC newcomer, who aims to challenge champion Leon Edwards for the welterweight title. Page believes he's following an identical path to recently crowned lightweight champion Chandler and anticipates quick success in the UFC. Their potential match, if scheduled, could create history in the UK.
