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Michael Page Responds To Anderson Silva & Israel Adesanya Comparisons

Michael “Venom” Page is one of the more entertaining strikers the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA) has to offer. Page is currently a competitor in the Bellator Welterweight Grand Prix Tournament. He will face Douglas Lima in the tournament’s semifinals this weekend (Sat. May 11, 2019) at Bellator 221. Page’s dynamic striking style and […]

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Michael “Venom” Page is one of the more entertaining strikers the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA) has to offer.

Page is currently a competitor in the Bellator Welterweight Grand Prix Tournament. He will face Douglas Lima in the tournament’s semifinals this weekend (Sat. May 11, 2019) at Bellator 221. Page’s dynamic striking style and build has garnered comparisons to the likes of Anderson Silva and Israel Adesanya.

Speaking to media recently at a Bellator 221 media day, Page addressed these comparisons:

“Obviously, it’s an obvious comparison,” Page said. “We got very unique styles, it’s not the same, but very unique. I actually really enjoyed them battling together. I felt like that needed to be a five-round fight – more from them.

“But yeah, I get the comparisons. People love these fantasy match-ups, and it would be a great match-up if any of us were to fight. “

Page is undefeated in his MMA career thus far. He has racked up a record of 14-0, eight of those coming by way of knockout. Three of Page’s victories have also been by way of a submission. He’ll take on Lima, a former Bellator welterweight champion who comes off a submission victory over Andrey Koreshkov.

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Robert Whittaker Passes Conor McGregor For Unwanted UFC Record

Here’s something you probably don’t want your name involved with as a UFC champion. According to a report from Fansided, UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker has surpassed Conor McGregor in the UFC record books for longest streak with…

Here’s something you probably don’t want your name involved with as a UFC champion. According to a report from Fansided, UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker has surpassed Conor McGregor in the UFC record books for longest streak without defending your title at 513 days. Of course, this isn’t entirely Whittaker’s fault. “Bobby Knuckles” captured an […]

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Israel Adesanya Continues To Poke At Yoel Romero

The UFC’s middleweight division is one of the most talent-stacked in the promotion. There are several great potential match-ups the weight class has to offer. One of them being interim UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya versus veteran titl…

The UFC’s middleweight division is one of the most talent-stacked in the promotion. There are several great potential match-ups the weight class has to offer. One of them being interim UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya versus veteran title challenger Yoel Romero. Both men have been exchanging words on social media as of late. Recently, “Stylebender” […]

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Israel Adesanya Trashes Yoel Romero For Never Making Weight

Newly-crowned interim UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is a sniper in the Octagon. He’s also an assassin on social media, so critics be warned. Adesanya defeated Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 236 in an instant classic five-round contest last month. It was the latest interim 185-pound title bout in UFC history, the previous one being at […]

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Newly-crowned interim UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is a sniper in the Octagon. He’s also an assassin on social media, so critics be warned.

Adesanya defeated Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 236 in an instant classic five-round contest last month. It was the latest interim 185-pound title bout in UFC history, the previous one being at UFC 213 in July 2017.

The reigning champ, Robert Whittaker, defeated Yoel Romero on that night. Their war was so close the UFC would book an immediate rematch for UFC 225. However, Romero would not make weight.

Ever the clever strategist, Adesanya would have some words for Romero while answering his critics all in one fell swoop (via Twitter):

“…and tha f*ck what. Y’ll act like Romero is the champ, never makes weight, never won a UFC belt.
Them: ‘yOu foUGht aN OLd sIlVa!!’
Me: Anderson is 44, Yoel is 42…??

“?…you humpty dumpty mothaf*ckas are so dumb ???
‘hiTtinG hiZ pHySikeL pEak LAtEr’ hahaha oh man I can’t.
Did you know he tested positive in 2015 for banned substances, accepted a 6 month sanction and kept on going? Y’all are dumb af ?#everybodysonsteroids #ijustrollblunts” Adesanya tweeted.

Romero responded like only he can.

“I see you soon boi #iluhju #peopleschamp”

Unfortunately, Romero was forced out of his scheduled bout with Jacare Souza at last weekend’s UFC Ft. Lauderdale due to pneumonia.

As the Cuban fighter is seemingly always one fight away from a title shot, it’s likely he and “The Last Stylebender” will have the opportunity to settle this in the Octagon. Whether or not the title will be on the line remains to be seen.

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Israel Adesanya Responds To Fan Criticism, Rips Yoel Romero

Israel Adesanya took the time to respond to Robert Whittaker supporters by blasting Yoel Romero. Adesanya is the interim Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight title holder. He captured the gold in a “Fight of the Year” candidate…

Israel Adesanya took the time to respond to Robert Whittaker supporters by blasting Yoel Romero. Adesanya is the interim Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight title holder. He captured the gold in a “Fight of the Year” candidate against Kelvin Gastelum. Adesanya walked out of the State Farm Arena with a unanimous decision victory. Adesanya Takes […]

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1 Nightmare Matchup for Each of the UFC’s Biggest Stars

Most of the UFC’s brightest stars stand atop their respective divisions currently, and they look to be stable as title holders as they look down upon the rest from their perch. They are stars because of their skills and personality…

Most of the UFC’s brightest stars stand atop their respective divisions currently, and they look to be stable as title holders as they look down upon the rest from their perch. They are stars because of their skills and personality…