Michael Page is much from glad with the UFC’s strategy to his current matchmaking.
Web page lastly made his long-awaited Octagon debut at UFC 299 in March 2024, incomes a dominant unanimous determination victory over promotional mainstay Kevin Holland. “Venom” returned to motion later that 12 months at UFC 303 in June however got here up quick in opposition to Ian Machado Garry.
The previous Bellator standout bounced again impressively in 2025, first handing Shara Magomedov his first profession loss at UFC Saudi Arabia earlier than securing a call victory over former title challenger Jared Cannonier at UFC 319 in August.
With that momentum, many anticipated Web page to be paired with higher-ranked opposition, however that expectation fell quick when his subsequent matchup was introduced. Nonetheless, that expectation didn’t materialize, as “Venom” is now set to face unranked welterweight Sam Patterson at UFC London on March 21 at The O2 Enviornment in London, United Kingdom.
Michael Web page appears simply as puzzled as many followers by the UFC’s determination, even questioning whether or not the promotion’s management could also be lower than happy with him.
Michael Web page Wonders Why UFC Paired Him With Unranked Sam Patterson
Throughout a current interview with MMA Junkie, Michael Web page shared his ideas on his upcoming conflict with Sam Patterson at UFC London. “Venom” expressed disappointment with the promotion’s matchmaking, suggesting that dealing with an unranked opponent at this stage of his profession seems like a transfer within the mistaken route by way of profile and recognition.
“Not [a fight] that I anticipated or was even searching for,” Web page mentioned. “It’s annoying for me as a result of it’s not simply an opponent that feels additional down the ladder; he’s additionally somebody that I’ve labored with earlier than, as nicely, in preparation for different fights, so I do know him nicely, so it’s one more reason why I didn’t actually wish to have this battle. Extra so as a result of once more, I got here right here for large fights, I got here right here for large names, since my final battle, I’ve been asking for completely everyone, and for various causes, it appears nobody is prepared to take the battle.
“It’s undoubtedly not the battle I used to be searching for… Undoubtedly not a battle I wished… I’m undecided what profitable a battle like this implies exterior of a possible spotlight reel. I don’t really feel like I’m in good favor with the UFC for the time being… I might’ve felt like a reputation like myself, I felt I might’ve been positioned [higher on the card]… It seems like I’ve upset any person..”
Michael Web page at the moment holds a 3-1 document within the UFC and boasts an total skilled mark of 24-3, highlighted by 13 knockout victories in opposition to notable opponents reminiscent of Goiti Yamauchi, Derek Anderson, and Shinsho Anzai.
