Dana White has been on a high with the enormous success of UFC 312, but his upcoming event in London has now encountered a major barrier. Oumar Sy, the undefeated French light heavyweight, was scheduled to face Alonzo Menifield in a major fight at UFC London on March 22. With the card already creating hype, this fight was supposed to increase the level of excitement. However, just weeks before Fight Night, Sy has been forced to withdraw due to a freak injury sustained during training.

In a video released by the Frenchman, he revealed that the injury occurred when a training partner, most likely of similar size, fell on him, causing an injury serious enough that it required medical intervention. While details are unclear, one thing is certain: he will not be entering the Octagon on March 22. The news could not have arrived at a worse time for the UFC.

Following back-to-back blockbuster events, the head honcho hoped to maintain the momentum with another stacked card at The O2 Arena. Sy’s withdrawal puts the promotion in a tough situation, leaving Menifield without an opponent and raising questions about the event’s overall strength. With time running out, the biggest MMA promotion in the world needs to act quickly to find a replacement—or risk losing one of the night’s most anticipated fights.

With UFC London already under pressure to deliver, Dana White and his matchmakers now have some tough decisions to make. But while Alonzo Menifield has yet to find an opponent, Michael ‘Venom’ Page wants to go one-on-one against Leon Edwards for an all-time classic British showdown. So, when does he want the fight, and will he be getting it? Let’s find out!

Michael ‘Venom’ Page asks Dana White to book a British superfight with Leon Edwards

Michael ‘Venom’ Page has set his sights on an epic fight with Leon Edwards, believing it will be one of the biggest in UK MMA history. The 37-year-old welterweight star, who recently defeated Sharaputdin Magomedov at UFC Saudi Arabia, had long wanted to fight his fellow Briton. Despite the fact that Edwards no longer holds the 170-pound title, Page believes that the bout must take place on their home soil. While Page had previously talked about the idea, his current momentum makes it a serious possibility in the books of Dana White.

The Londoner has made a significant impact since moving from Bellator to the UFC, and he is determined to win the welterweight gold. With Leon Edwards taking on Jack Della Maddalena at UFC London next month, ‘Venom’ sees a clear path to his dream fight. He also hinted at serving as a backup for the event, something that head honcho Dana White shouldn’t mind at all. After all, his latest struggle is to find a replacement for the aforementioned bout. So, having a backup for the main event fight would be the go-to move.

“It’s the one I’ve called out many times,” Page stated in an interview with talkSPORT.com, emphasizing his willingness to face Leon Edwards. “Me and him, UK headline fight. I think that would just be exceptional. It’s great for the UK crowd, just for all the up-and-coming UK talents coming through to see that.” ‘MVP’ made it clear that belt or no belt, this is the fight he wants—and it must take place in the UK. What do you think? Will Dana White book the fight anytime soon? Let us know in the comments.