Michael ‘Venom’ Page made a victorious UFC debut. However, he faced his first loss in the promotion when he fought Ian Garry at UFC 303. But that has not dimmed his hopes of making big moves in the division. In his latest interview, the Bellator star has called out #1 welterweight contender Kamaru Usman to a showdown, for one particular reason.
Michael Page recently sat down for a conversation with Michael Bisping. During their discussion, Page addressed his loss at UFC 303. He stated that he is simply one win away from being back to where he used to be. As for his next probable opponent, Page promptly named former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman.
I still feel like I hold weight…, it’s one small win and I’m back in the same coversation again. I would still go for somebody like Usman, he’s No.1 ranked. The reason I keep saying this is because he doesn’t seem to be in line for a fight.
Michael ‘Venom’ Page on Michael Bisping’s YouTube channel
Kamaru Usman made his short notice debut in the middleweight division last year. Page mentioned that if Usman still stayed in the division he would definitely want to face him in the cage. Interestingly, Usman had recently named a couple of welterweights as candidates for his next opponent. While Page’s name did not come up, Usman will likely continue his career in the welterweight division for now.
Michael ‘Venom’ Page still wants to fight Kamaru Usman next, and wants to return towards the end of the year:
“I would still go for someone like an Usman. He’s #1 ranked. Only reason I keep saying this is because he doesn’t seem to be in line for a fight so I’m not sure what… pic.twitter.com/7Oe22Uk126
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Page said he would need some time to prepare if he took on Usman. The Brit has aimed at the end of the year towards September-November to make his comeback. The end of the year is lined up with exciting events UFC Noche, and the return of Jon Jones. Even Conor McGregor had recently revealed that he would make his comeback by December this year.
Ian Garry and Michael Page had a bit of controversy leading up to the fight at UFC 303. Ian Garry had revealed that Michael Page had allegedly tried to plant spies at his training gym at Chute Boxe. One of Garry’s Brazilian teammates Mathus Terra revealed that he was offered $10,000 in exchange for information on Garry’s training.
Daniel Cormier advises Ian Garry (Image via Imago)UFC commentator Daniel Cormier recently commented on the situation. The UFC veteran said that he does not think ‘The Future’s claim about MVP trying to cheat is untrue. Additionally, Cormier said that Garry should take away an important lesson from this incident.
The story in this though is what Chute Boxe is and that is where Ian Garry should be happy that his loyalty lies within that team… If that broke kid or that kid who has very little or that kid who may be poor says no, my relationship with my teammate means more. That is where you lie your head on.
Daniel Cormier on his Youtube channel
Cormier also said that Garry should offer Terra some money. Ian Garry has been notorious for constantly changing coaches and training gyms. Even ‘MVP’ pointed this out before their showdown saying that it could be the reason for the Irishman’s potential loss. Now, it will be interesting to see if Garry sticks Chute Boxe or changes camp once again in the future.
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