Michael Page Gave Dana White a Big Scare With Bold Actions as Recent UFC Signee Confesses About UFC’s “Auction” With PFL – “It Was Mind Games”

Following the explosive UFC 296 pay-per-view, the UFC head honcho, Dana white dropped some bombshell announcements that caught combat sports enthusiasts off guard. The event showcased incredible matchups and victories, leaving fans eagerly anticipating more. Fortunately for them, Dana White has revealed several exciting matchups that are sure to keep the momentum going.

The former Bellator star Michael Page seems to be coming to UFC. After witnessing Page sharing a stage with Cedric Doumbe, it seemed as if Page had inked a deal with the PFL. But in a twist of events, Dana White and his team appear to have secured his signature. In a recent outing, ‘Venom’ explained how he felt about the call.

It’s a bit still a bit surreal – Michael Page

Dana White just gave a surprise Christmas gift to the fight fans. Michael Page is finally under the UFC banner. The fighter has been slated to fight against Kevin Holland at the UFC 299 event. White’s sudden announcement was a shock to not only the combat sports fans but also to the fighter as well.

While having a conversation on YouTube with Kaz Crossley & Ollie Sutherland “Venom’ explained that it was a surreal moment for him. ” It’s a bit still a bit surreal, like, you know, we were watching the presser after the fights yesterday. Dana White just mentioning my name. It’s like, it’s a bit weird, isn’t it?”

Page further explained that his phone rang multiple times after the event and he got the news from multiple sources. Sutherland further questioned how PFL took advantage of the confusion and invited Page to their promotion, causing an uproar around the fighting world. “I think PFL was buzzing that they got that attention, but still, it was not official. You hadn’t said anything. So it was mind games,” said Sutherland.

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‘Venom’ at the end explained that his sharing the stage with Cedric Doumbe at the PFL event was probably a wake-up call for Dana White and Co. because they fast-forwarded the process. “So this definitely kind of kicked everybody into gear, both from the UFC, both from PFL. And they were kind of like, you know, it was a bit of a battle, uh, auctioning battle kind of went through a phase. But literally, the last 48 hours have been insane, finally confirmed.”

Now booked for UFC 299 against Kevin Holland, both fighters may have initially thought they lost their intended opponents. Are they satisfied with the new matchup?

Kevin Holland is not satisfied with PFL’s move

Dana White͏ and his team engaged in conversation with ͏Page shortly after the fighter’s release ͏from Bellator in July ͏2023. However, no contracts or signings were officially announced. When the PFL scen͏e emerged, Holl͏and appeared somewhat disappointed.

Holland remarked that it seems more like a financial decision than a move for building a legacy when discussing the rumored move by ‘MVP.’ Both promotions are offering substantial purses for a fighter of his caliber. However, it seems like Page has finally made his decision to choose UFC.

Nevertheless, the question arises: Do you believe that Michael Venom Page will achieve greatness on the UFC stage? Now that his upcoming bout against Holland is set. Whose side are you on?

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