Michael Page Warns Leon Edwards as ‘Venom’ Seeks to Create History by Bringing “The Belt to London”

Michael ‘Venom’ Page has finally arrived in the UFC and is ready to take center stage. Page, considered by many to be the flashiest striker in MMA, is excited for his new beginning. He recently took to his YouTube channel to share his plans before his debut at UFC 299 against Kevin Holland.

MVP spent nine years in the Bellator and is one of the biggest names in the sport. He announced earlier this year that he would be a free agent in July, and fans have been waiting for the UFC to pick him up. With ‘Venom’ officially signed by the UFC, let’s find out what the 36-year-old has in mind after his recent move. 

MVP eyes Leon Edwards title fight in London

Leon Edwards successfully defended his welterweight title against Colby Covington at UFC 296. However, ‘Rocky’ might soon have to face MVP as the 36-year-old wants a fight with the champion. In his recent interview on YouTube, ‘Venom’ is seen speaking to Kaz Crossley and Ollie Sutherland on the K.O. show. 

The entire interview is very candid, where Page said: “You know one thing I’m definitely looking forward to and I kind of already seen it in my head is let’s, let’s bring the belt to London. Let’s bring the fight to England. Leon Edwards is still a champion. MVP we both from the U.K. You know I mean, I got a lot of respect for him. We are cool, we talk, but we’re prize fighters at the end of the day. It’s just business.”

He continued, “For me, it’s just the magnitude of the fight. Imagine being in the U.K., UFC is in the U.K. But it’s two English Fighters it’s just unheard of. Shout out to Tom Aspinall on his win as well… Obviously, there’s going to be a journey for me to get there and I’m just excited to just even do that. Like I said, I am not overlooking anybody. Everybody that steps in the cage with me, I’m going to be at my absolute best.”

As MVP prepares for his debut fight against Kevin Holland at UFC 299, it will be interesting to see if he gets a title shot against Leon Edwards. The welterweight division is one of the toughest divisions in the UFC, and with the entry of  ‘Venom,’ the dimensions of the division have changed completely. Will he be able to carry his Bellator form into the UFC? 

UFC 299: Kevin Holland vs. Michael ‘Venom’ Page in Miami 

Dana White made a huge announcement after UFC 296, where he made it clear that Page will be facing Holland on his UFC debut. Holland will be a formidable opponent for the 36-year-old Englishman. ‘Trailblazer’ last fought against Jack Della Maddalena at UFC Fight Night 227 (UFC Noche) in September and came up short. The 31-year-old will look to get back to winning ways when he enters the Octagon against ‘Venom.’ 

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On the other hand, Page holds an impressive record of 21-2-0 in his professional career. In his last fight in Bellator 292, he defeated Goiti Yamauchi via a second-round TKO. With his eyes set on the Welterweight title, Page will look to start his UFC career with a win against Holland. UFC 299 goes down at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida on March 9, 2024.

How highly do you rate MVP as a fighter? What are your predictions for his UFC career? Let us know in the comments below.

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