After months of speculation, Michael Web page has lastly discovered a brand new residence and will likely be competing beneath the UFC banner for the foreseeable future.
The previous Bellator ace has been one of many hottest commodities outdoors of the UFC for a number of years. Creating large moments contained in the cage has develop into second nature to the Brit and he hopes to copy that for his new promoters.
Michael Page just lately sat down with Michael Bisping to debate his new enterprise. The welterweight revealed why he determined to signal with the UFC over PFL.
“To be honest, it was troublesome. Clearly, PFL are actually pushing exhausting they usually appeared like they have been on to one thing fairly huge, it seems to be very effectively structured.”
“However for me, and I even had this dialog with them, as a way to flip my head away from UFC, it must be a ridiculous provide.”
“We went backwards and forwards and, , they wasn’t in a position to type of get to that place… I want all of them the perfect however yeah, the UFC has type of been in my coronary heart since becoming a member of MMA.”
Talking of his targets forward of his debut within the UFC, ‘MVP’ set his sights on his fellow countryman Leon Edwards.
“I need to make as a lot noise as doable,” Web page stated. “I already know, the ‘MVP’ that everybody’s seen in Bellator, if I do even 1 / 4 of the stuff within the UFC it simply makes loopy noise and I do know there’s extra to my sport.”
“I am seeking to go for the belt, there is not any level losing time attempting to develop. I need to get some thrilling fights, go for the belt.”
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“Think about me and Leon Edwards, . Leon Edwards hopefully nonetheless has the belt and I feel he’ll, he is an distinctive fighter.
“I are available, create some huge noise, get a couple of huge knockouts beneath my belt, after which go for the belt. Think about me and him within the UK, attempting to fill out a stadium someplace. I feel we are able to make that occur.”
Regardless of setting plans into movement, Web page is not wanting previous his forthcoming opponent. Revealing he is a fan of his work, the flashy kickboxer cannot wait to step into the octagon for the primary time in opposition to Kevin Holland at UFC 299 on March 9.
Take a look at his interview with Michael Bisping beneath.
