UFC welterweight Michael Page thinks he just requires 2 wins to get a title shot.
The guy understood to numerous fans just as ‘MVP' is set to make his UFC launching this Saturday night. Michael Page hasn't completed in almost a year, last beating Goiti Yamaguchi in the Bellator cage last March. That was his last battle on his handle the Scott Coker-led promo, and he ended up being a totally free representative later.
When taking a look at where to sign, there were a great deal of elements weighing on Michael Page's mind. The previous Bellator title opposition had not completed outside the business in a years. It was the appeal of the UFC, and ending up being a world champ, that made him sign with Dana White's promo.
That's precisely what Michael Page specified at UFC 299 earlier today. At journalism scrum, the welterweight competitor was inquired about his battle with Kevin Holland, slated for Saturday. There, Page specified that he prepared to score an amazing knockout win, his very first en route to ending up being world champ.
The previous Bellator competitor specified that he didn't pertain to the UFC simply for cash or popularity. No, the 36-year-old wishes to end up being world champ. Page likewise does not think that it will take long for him to do so, either.
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Michael Page opens on possible title shot ahead of UFC 299 launching
“I do not do things simply to comprise numbers.” Michael Page specified at the UFC 299 press scrum previously today when inquired about his intents to sign up with the business. “So we're here for the belt, I'm here to get the bling. Getting to the top is essential, which is why I'm beginning with somebody the likes of Kevin Holland. It needs to be that kind of difficulty, I do not have time to develop myself up.”
He continued, “I do not require to require to [build myself up]That was a discussion I had with the UFC, and they were similarly in contract with that. I believe they've revealed their objectives by offering me Kevin Holland initially.”
Michael Page continued and was asked the number of battles it would consider him to make a UFC title shot. He reacted:
“A huge amusing knockout, and perhaps another magnificent knockout. The belt.”
What do you make from these media day remarks? Do you think that Michael Page will ever defend a UFC title?