Detailing His UFC Contract, Michael Venom Page Reveals Why He Snubbed PFL Over Negotiations With Dana White- “I Was Proud”

Michael ” Venom” Page has recently signed up with the UFC after the Bellator legend became a free agent this year. After UFC 296, UFC CEO Dana White announced that the UFC has signed Page and he will compete at UFC 299. Reports suggest that the PFL was also interested in signing the 36-year-old fighter. However, Page was firm in his decision to join the UFC.

Page recently appeared in an interview on YouTube, giving the fans an insight into why he chose UFC over the PFL. The 36-year-old is all set to face Kevin Holland on his debut. But first, let’s get to know why he chose UFC over PFL. 

MVP gives his reason for choosing UFC over PFL

Michael ‘Venom’ Page has been the talk of the town since the time Dana White announced him as a UFC fighter. The MMA fans have been desperate to see Page in the UFC since the time he has been dominating in the Bellator. In the latest episode of the K/O show, Page gets into a candid conversation with the hosts Kaz Crossley and Ollie Sutherland. 

Page gives us his thought process of coming to the UFC during the interview on YouTube. He said: “Well, the UFC brand, as you know, that’s always been a goal. You know what I mean. So even when I got into MMA, the goal was to eventually go to UFC. It was never going to be like that. It is the Bellator kind of thing on the left side. It’s a huge organization that was interested in me after my first fight.So again I still felt like it was like a stepping stone but when I got there I was proud of how they were doing things I was like. What PFL is doing is good for the sport regardless, but when it’s just one person dominating, it makes a bit more difficult for fighters. “

Page is in a very similar position to Michael Chandler, who made his debut in the UFC in 2021. However, the 36-year-old is coming off a win in his last fight and will look to keep the momentum going against Kevin Holland. Known for his unpredictable striking, ” Venom” will pose a unique challenge to Kevin Holland at UFC 299. 

UFC 299: Michael ” Venom” Page set to face Kevin Holland in the welterweight division

Page might be at the later stages of his career, but he still can make a name for himself in the division. His first fight against Kevin Holland will be a battle worth watching. Holland, popularly known as “Trailblazer,” last fought against Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 227. The 31-year-old lost the fight but will look to get back to winning ways at UFC 299. 

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Page has an impressive record of 21-2 in the Bellator. He is coming off an impressive win against Goiti Yamauchi via TKO at Bellator 292. The 36-year-old will look to start his campaign with a win when he steps into the Octagon at UFC 299. Will ” Venom’ be able to win his first fight at the UFC? Let us know in the comments below.

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