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Michael Page
Born (1987-04-07) 7 April 1987 (age 38)
England
Other namesVenom, MVP
NationalityEnglish
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
DivisionWelterweight
Middleweight
Reach77 in (196 cm)
StyleKickboxing, Karate, Kung Fu
Fighting out ofLondon, England[1]
TeamLondon Shootfighters
Years active2012–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total7
Wins7
By knockout4
By submission2
By decision1
Losses0
By knockout0
By submission0
By decision0
Draws0
No contests0
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Men's Kickboxing
Representing the United Kingdom
World Combat Games
Silver medal – second place 2010 Beijing Semi-Contact -84 kg
W.A.K.O. World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2007 Coimbra Semi-Contact -89 kg
Last updated on: 26 April 2014

Michael "Venom" Page (Born 7 April 1987) is an English kickboxer, Karateka and mixed martial artist, fighting in the welterweight division.[2] He is recognised in the MMA community for his unorthodox fighting style, which he has been using since he was competing in freestyle kickboxing.

Kickboxing

His father is Curtis Page, a Lau Gar Kung Fu Master, and his brothers are also Kickboxing World Champions.

Michael began training in martial arts at the age of 3 in Lau Gar Kung Fu,[3] and competed at his first Karate tournament at the age of 5. Because almost everyone in his family, including his dad Curtis Page, were involved in martial arts he felt he should follow suit.[4]

Page has won ten world championships in freestyle kickboxing[5] – his first was at a tournament in Orlando, Florida when he was only 12 years old[6] – as well as being, in his own words, crowned British champion a "silly amount of times."[7] One notable world title win was at the W.A.K.O. World Championships 2007 (Coimbra), where at the men's Semi-Contact division, he won the gold medal after defeating Ireland's Dave Heffernan by decision.[8] He also competed at the World Combat Games 2010 in the 89 kg semi-contact division, where he won silver, just losing out on gold to the division winner Kristian Jaroszkievicz.[9]

He coaches and trains others in kickboxing when he isn't competing, primarily as an instructor at the Great Britain Mixed Martial Arts Academies in Leatherhead and Cobham[10][11][12]

Mixed martial arts career

Background

Page began training with the London Shootfighters in 2011,[13] a camp which boasts recognizable names such as James Thompson, Mostapha Al Turk, Marius Zaromskis, Karlos Vemola, Zelg Galesic, John Hathaway and Lee Murray.[14]

UCMMA

Page made his MMA debut at UCMMA 26 against Ben Dishman, which he won via TKO from a tornado kick.[15] This fight had the whole MMA community talking about Page's striking skills, going as far as calling him 'The UK's Anderson Silva'.[16][17][18]

Page next faced Miguel Bernard at UCMMA 27 in a 175 lbs catchweight bout, winning once again in impressive fashion. After both men spent over a minute using their unorthodox striking styles, Page slipped and fell onto his back. Bernard followed him to the ground, prompting Page to go for a triangle choke. After managing to pull his head out, Bernard found himself in an armbar, forcing him to tap out at 1:43 into the first round.[19]

Page then went back to his roots as a kickboxer when he fought in a UK-1 bout at UCMMA 29. Page was supposed to challenge UCMMA UK-1 Welterweight champion Peter Irving for the belt.[20] However, Irving had to pull out of the fight due to injury and was replaced by Jefferson George after another three opponents dropped out after also being injured.[21] Page won the fight after knocking out George from a two punch combination in the second round.

Super Fight League

On 23 June, the Super Fight League announced that they had signed Michael Page, along with Jeff Monson, Satoshi Ishii, Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou.[22][23][24]

Page made his debut for the Super Fight League at SFL 7 against Haitham Tantawy, winning by doctor stoppage due to cuts.[25]

Page returned to Super Fight League in April 2013 to face Ramdan Mohamed as the main event at SFL 15 in India and won via submission.[26]

Bellator MMA

After winning his UK-1 fight against Jefferson George, he announced post-fight that he has signed a contract with Bellator MMA, and that he will fight for both Bellator and the Super Fight League under their respective contracts.[27][28]

Page was expected to make his debut for the promotion at Bellator 82,[29] however he pulled out of the bout citing surgery for an old jaw injury.[30][31]

Page eventually made his debut on 21 March 2013 at Bellator 93.[32] He faced Ryan Sanders and won the fight via knock out at just ten seconds into the first round.[33]

Page was scheduled to fight at Bellator 102 but had to withdraw due to a knee injury.[34][35] A later appearance slated for Bellator 109 was also cancelled because of that same injury.[36]

Page defeated Ricky Rainey via KO (punch) in the first round at Bellator 120 on 17 May 2014.[37]

Page defeated Nah-Shon Burrell via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) at Bellator 128 on 10 October 2014.[38]

Trivia

Page listed his favorite fight, he witnessed in person, to be a "freestyle kickboxing bout - Simon Lewis vs Matthew Winsper."

His father is his biggest influence towards his combat sports career.

He has fought Glory fighter Raymond Daniels in numerous Karate point fighting tournaments.[39]

He is currently sponsored by Grips Athletics and Multipower Sportsfood.[40][41]

Page is also an avid salsa dancer.[42][43]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
7 matches 7 wins 0 losses
By knockout 4 0
By submission 2 0
By decision 1 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 7–0 Nah-Shon Burrell Decision (unanimous) Bellator 128 October 10, 2014 3 5:00 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Win 6–0 Ricky Rainey TKO (punch) Bellator 120 May 17, 2014 1 4:29 Southaven, Mississippi, United States
Win 5–0 Ramdan Mohamed Submission (rear naked choke) SFL 15 April 12, 2013 1 3:48 Mumbai, India Middleweight bout
Win 4–0 Ryan Sanders KO (punch) Bellator 93 March 21, 2013 1 0:10 Lewiston, Maine, United States
Win 3–0 Haitham Tantawy TKO (doctor stoppage) SFL 7 November 2, 2012 1 2:15 Mumbai, India
Win 2–0 Miguel Bernard Submission (armbar) UCMMA 27 April 7, 2012 1 1:43 London, England, United Kingdom
Win 1–0 Ben Dishman TKO (tornado kick) UCMMA 26 February 4, 2012 1 1:05 London, England, United Kingdom

References

  1. ^ http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Michael-Page-91937
  2. ^ "Michael Page Sherdog Record". sherdog.com. 17 July 2012.
  3. ^ http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1587265-introduction/page/5
  4. ^ "Michael Page and Combat 32". martialedge.com. 20 July 2012.
  5. ^ "Competitive Kickboxing in Croydon". croydonmartialart.com. 20 July 2012.
  6. ^ "Michael Page: "Not many fighters have training partners that can mimic my style"". mmaopinion.co.uk. 8 October 2014.
  7. ^ "Martial arts expert returns to Cobham Centre to train young people". thisissurreytoday.co.uk. 17 July 2012.
  8. ^ "Official WAKO results (Zip File - Click on Pools SC.pdf)". www.wakoweb.com. 12 August 2012.
  9. ^ "Medal Table 2010". competitioninformation.beijing2010.org. 13 August 2012.
  10. ^ "Fighting spirit helps Predators take title". getreading.co.uk. 20 July 2012.
  11. ^ "Instructors - Croydon Martial Arts". croydonmartialart.com. 8 August 2012.
  12. ^ "Page ready for Bellator return". dorkingandleatherheadadvertiser.co.uk. 9 October 2014.
  13. ^ "Michael Page: Flashy style carries backlash". espn.go.com. 9 October 2014.
  14. ^ "The "UK's Anderson Silva," Michael Page, Signs multi fight contract with Bellator". universalcombatnews.com. 3 September 2012.
  15. ^ "MMA: Michael Page Destroys Opponent While Doing His Best Anderson Silva". bleacherreport.com. 17 July 2012.
  16. ^ "Michael Page Draws Comparison to Anderson Silva in UCMMA Debut". http://lowkick.blitzcorner.com. 17 July 2012. {{cite web}}: External link in |publisher= (help)
  17. ^ "MICHAEL PAGE, O "ANDERSON SILVA" INGLÊS, VOLTA A VENCER NO MMA". mmamagazine.com.br. 17 July 2012.
  18. ^ "Michael "Venom" Page – Too Soon To Board The Hype Train?". http://mmasourceuk.com. 20 July 2012. {{cite web}}: External link in |publisher= (help)
  19. ^ "UCMMA 27 results". thefightlounge.co.uk. 18 July 2012.
  20. ^ "A Chat With The One And Only…..MVP!!!". http://mmasourceuk.com. 20 July 2012. {{cite web}}: External link in |publisher= (help)
  21. ^ "Michael page – everyone running scared!". ucmma.tv. 14 August 2012.
  22. ^ "Super Fight League signs, Ishii, Monson and Sokoudjou to exclusive deals". fullmount.co.uk. 18 July 2012.
  23. ^ "Super Fight League add four more fighters to their growing roster". thefightlounge.co.uk. 18 July 2012.
  24. ^ "INDIA'S SUPER FIGHT LEAGUE SIGNS JEFF MONSON, SATOSHI ISHII, SOKOUDJOU, MICHAEL PAGE". sherdog.com. 19 July 2012.
  25. ^ "Michael Page registers dominating win in SFL 7". timesofindia.com. 5 December 2012.
  26. ^ "SFL 15 Michael Venom Page vs. Ramdan Mohamed". michaelpage-fans.com. 5 April 2013.
  27. ^ "Video: New Bellator Prospect Michael Page in His Most Recent Match Against Jefferson George at UCMMA 29". bloodyelbow.com. 23 August 2012.
  28. ^ "Bellator FC sign the UK's "Anderson Silva" Michael Page to Multi-Fight Deal". addictedmma.com. 23 August 2012.
  29. ^ "WELTERWEIGHT FINALISTS LYMAN GOOD, ANDREY KORESHKOV JOIN BELLATOR 82 BILL IN MICHIGAN". sherdog.com. 3 November 2012.
  30. ^ "BELLATOR 82 UPDATE: SHAWN BUNCH RECEIVES OPPONENT, MICHAEL PAGE OFF NOV. 30 BILL". sherdog.com. 8 November 2012.
  31. ^ "Let Me Entertain You! Unorthodox Page wants to be the MVP of MMA". voice-online.co.uk. 9 December 2012.
  32. ^ "Bellator 93 heads to Maine with welterweight-tourney final". mmajunkie.com.com. 1 February 2013.
  33. ^ "10 second knockout by Michael Page in Bellator 93". lutamma.com.com. 22 March 2013.
  34. ^ "MICHAEL PAGE INJURED, BELLATOR 102 BOUT WITH KENNY ENTO REMOVED FROM FRIDAY'S CARD". sherdog.com. 30 September 2013.
  35. ^ "The Beaten Path: The Performance Art of Michael Page". bleacherreport.com. 8 October 2014.
  36. ^ "Michael Page out of Bellator 109 with an injury". themmareport.com. 12 November 2013.
  37. ^ "BELLATOR 120 RESULTS: PLAY-BY-PLAY & UPDATES". sherdog.com. 17 May 2014.
  38. ^ "MBELLATOR 128 RESULTS: PLAY-BY-PLAY & UPDATES". sherdog.com. 10 October 2014.
  39. ^ "En route vers Bellator 120: Raymond Daniels vs Michael Page en vidéo". lavoixdesguerriers.com. 12 May 2014.
  40. ^ "Michael "Venom" Page".
  41. ^ "Getting to know Michael".
  42. ^ "How video games led Bellator 128's Michael Page to entertainment-first style". mmajunkie.com. 9 October 2014.
  43. ^ "Video - Bellator MMA: 5 Rounds with Michael "Venom" Page". fightnetwork.com. 9 October 2014.

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