Michael Page won his octagon debut at UFC 299 against Kevin Holland, impressing some fighters with his karate-informed style, while others were not as impressed.
Michael Page’s octagon debut was a classic display. Though he didn’t exactly set the crowd on fire, he walked out of Kaseya Center victorious against Kevin Holland at UFC 299.
Page’s striking game was on point. His explosive, karate-inspired style, which had baffled his Bellator opponents, was on full display. The judges appreciated his performance, handing him unanimous 29-28 scorecards.
There was a shaky moment in the second round. Holland managed to ground Page and launched an assault from the top. Despite this, “MVP” was mostly in control. However, not all his peers were impressed.
So, what did the fighters have to say about the Kevin Holland vs. Michael “Venom” Page bout on UFC 299’s main card?
Well, Paulo Costa (Borrachinha) wasn’t impressed. He simply tweeted, “Embarrassing.”
Megan Anderson, on the other hand, was all praises. She tweeted, “MVP just took Kevin Holland to school!! What an impressive debut #UFC299.”
Josh Thomson chimed in with his thoughts. He tweeted, “Holland thought Stephen Thompson was fast…. He’s realizing right now that this is another level of speed.”
Platinum Mike Perry added a bit of humor to the mix. He tweeted, “Trump watching this fight cuz of me lol jk great fight!”
Aljamain Sterling found the fight intriguing. He tweeted, “Nah, this fight is fascinating. Hands down, bouncing up and down, in and out. MVP is looking solid so far. Holland still in this fight tho. #UFC299.”