Looking to secure his third fight of the year, UFC star Michael ‘Venom’ Page is gunning for one matchup in particular in his return to the UK.
Eyeing another outing to the Octagon before the year’s end, Michael ‘Venom’ Page has so far racked up a pair of wins this year over both Shara Magomedov and former title challenger Jared Cannonier.
And competing as recently as last month at UFC 319, London Shootfighters star Page has revealed his plans for a particular pairing next year.
Hoping to book a headliner at UFC London, Page missed out on a grudge fight for the time being; however, he has not given up on a clash with a former champion.
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Michael ‘Venom’ Page eyes Leon Edwards showdown in March
So far, struggling to find an opponent for a preferred return in November or December, Page initially had sights fixed on a clash with Fighting Nerds staple Carlos Prates.
However, with the Brazilian featuring against Leon Edwards at UFC 322 beneath Islam Makhachev’s title charge against Jack Della Maddalena, Page is left without a dance partner.
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All is not lost for the former Bellator star, who has sights fixed on a UFC London headliner against fellow British star Edwards.
“I’ve asked for that [a fight against the winner of Leon Edwards and Carlos Prates], as well,” Page said during a Total Kombat media day. “I would prefer it if it were Leon, I’ve always said this. They [the UFC] always come back to the UK in March, this is why I’m gonna get one more [fight] in before the end of this year.
“…I actually asked for a guy, another undefeated fighter, cos I’m like, let me just start taking out everybody. Michael Morales, he’s like 18-0,” Page explained.
Michael ‘Venom’ Page reveals ‘difficult’ UFC matchmaking headache
Taking on top contenders and stars inside just four fights in the promotion, Page debuted with a decision win over Kevin Holland a year ago.
And suffering defeat in his sophomore outing in the Octagon in a judging loss to Ian Garry last summer, Page has claimed many fighters atop the division do not fancy sharing the cage with him since his landing in the UFC.
“The guys that are more senior, like myself, that have been in there a long time, just don’t want to fight me,” Page said. “So even after that, I mentioned I’m happy to fight Prates, but there was no phone call, nothing. And then all of a sudden, he’s got a fight.
“It seems like a weird area at the moment. And you may see me calling out a lot of people, just to make something happen. But at the moment, I’m hoping to just fight in November or December.”