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Bellator to host first major MMA event in France, fans will attend
France has approved the practice of mixed martial arts and has placed the sport under the supervision of the French Boxing Federation (FFB). With these recent government approvals, Bellator is pleased to announce that it will become the first promotion to hold a major MMA event in France with a monumental show on Saturday, October […]
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Douglas Lima sends message to Michael Page: “Get some better wins then we will fight”
Douglas Lima doesn’t believe Michael Page should get a title shot anytime soon. Page is riding a three-fight winning streak since suffering his first loss to Lima at Bellator 221. Since the knockout loss, he beat Richard Kiely, Giovanni Melillo, and Shinsho Anzai by knockout. With “MVP” on a winning streak he has called for […]
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Curtis Millender says Michael Page has turned him down multiple times, can’t wait to ‘slap’ MVP
Curtis Millender says he’s been offered a fight with Michael Page numerous times, yet “MVP” has never accepted the fight. Millender is set to return to action against Moses Murrietta at Bellator 238 in his first fight since being released from the UFC. Yet he is not fighting a big name like Michael Page, which […]
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John McCarthy reiterates argument that ‘MVP’ fought better competition than Anderson Silva
Bellator commentator Big John McCarthy explained why he recently said Michael Page fought better competition than Anderson Silva during his early career. McCarthy’s comments during the Bellator New Year’s Eve card drew the ire of MMA fans and media, who were quick to criticize McCarthy for his comments that Page fought better competition than Silva […]
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Pros react to Michael Page and Michael Chandler KO’s at Bellator Japan
Check out what the pros had to say following Michael Page and Michael Chandler’s huge knockout wins on the Bellator Japan card. Page knocked out former UFC welterweight Shinsho Anzai in a catchweight bout. Here’s what some of the pros had to say about his performance. MVP is in a very entertaining squash match. — […]
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Michael “Venom” Page responds to “can crusher” criticism
Michael “Venom” Page responded to the critics calling him a can crusher following his second-round KO win over Shinsho Anzai at Bellator Japan. Since getting knocked out by Douglas Lima back in June, Page has defeated little-known opponents in Anzai, Giovanni Melillo and Richard Kiely in his last three fights. As impressive as he looked […]
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Douglas Lima gunning for middleweight gold, says he will fight winner of Larkin vs MVP
Douglas Lima has his eyes set on becoming a Bellator champ-champ before he decides to grant anyone a rematch. Lima, who is the current Bellator welterweight champion after beating Rory MacDonald, recently said that he is going after middleweight gold. And, after that, he plans to grant a rematch to the winner of Lorenz Larkin […]
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Bellator Japan Results: Michael ‘Venom’ Page KO’s Shinsho Anzai (Video)
A 173-pound catchweight bout between Michael ‘Venom’ Page and Shinsho Anzai took place on the main card of tonight’s Bellator Japan event. ‘MVP’ (16-1 MMA) will enter tonight’s contest looking to build on the momentum of back-to-back first round knockout victories over opponents Richard Keily and Giovanni Melillo. Page’s lone career loss came at the […]
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Michael Page booked to return at Bellator Japan
Bellator welterweight star Michael Page has been booked to take on Shinsho Anzai at the promotion’s New Year’s Eve event in Japan. Bellator officially announced this weekend that Page vs. Anzai will take place at Bellator & Rizin: Japan, set for Saturday, December 28 at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. The fight will take […]
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John McCarthy: Michael Page’s ‘best years are ahead of him’
Michael Page picked up another brutal knockout win over the weekend, decimating short-notice replacement opponent Gianni Melillo with a first-round punch. Unfortunately, this win doesn’t seem to have impressed many fans. While Page is clearly incredibly talented, his naysayers have long argued that his record has been fluffed up by wins over less-than-stellar competition. In […]
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Paul Daley scolds Michael Page for recent KO: ‘It proves nothing at all’
Paul Daley thinks that fellow British welterweight Michael “Venom” Page is overhyped. The welterweights faced off in February 2019. Page outpointed Daley and sealed the unanimous decision win. “Semtex” believed he was able to stifle Page’s attack, and disagreed with the final fight verdict. “MVP” recently returned to top form with a dominant win against […]
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Douglas Lima reacts after Michael Page earns another KO at Bellator London
Newly crowned Bellator welterweight champion Douglas Lima was clearly watching tonight’s Bellator London event which featured former foe Michael Page. ‘MVP’ was taking on short-notice replacement Giovanni Melillo in today’s event headliner. Unfortunately for fans of the Italian fighter, things did not go Melillo’s way this evening in London, as he like many other before […]
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Bellator London Results: Michael Venom Page KO’s Giovanni Melillo (Video)
Tonight in the main event of Bellator London, Michael “Venom” Page faced off against new Bellator talent, Giovanni Melillo. Michael “Venom” Page is known for his unorthodox fighting style and striking speciality. His show-stopping performances have served him well, having accomplished a 15-1 fighting record. His only professional loss came at the hands of Bellator welterweight […]
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Michael Page felt he was ‘dominating’ Douglas Lima, eyes rematch
Michael Page has only suffered one loss in his professional career and it came at the hands of current Bellator welterweight champion, Douglas Lima. Page and Lima fought in the semi-finals of the welterweight grand prix where Lima won the bout by knockout. Yet, the Englishman in Page believes he was having a ton of […]
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Dan Miragliotta admits he called Michael Page a ‘f**king piece of s**t’
Veteran MMA referee Dan Miragliotta got himself in trouble over the weekend during his officiating of the Michael Page vs. Richard Kiely fight at Bellator Dublin. Page won the fight via first-round flying knee knockout, but not before some controversy. Kiely had flipped the bird to Page in the cage, and Page responded by showboating, […]
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Michael Venom Page accuses referee Dan Miragliotta of foul treatment
Bellator welterweight Michael Venom Page was not at all happy about the treatment he received from referee Dan Miragliotta during his fight in Dublin. Page (15-1 MMA) scored another highlight-reel knockout over opponent Richard Kiely at Friday’s Bellator Europe 4 event, sending his outmatched opponent crashing to the canvas from a flying knee. Prior to […]
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Bellator Results: Michael Page scores brutal flying knee KO, calls out Douglas Lima (video)
On Friday afternoon, amid the Bellator 227 and Bellator Dublin festivities in Dublin, Ireland, British knockout artist Michael Page returned to the cage in hopes of rebounding from his first pro MMA loss: a knockout at the hands of the former welterweight champ Douglas Lima. Page’s opponent in this crucial return to action was his […]
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Bellator fighter Michael Page believes he makes less money because he’s black
According to Bellator fighter Michael Page, being a black fighter is less lucrative than being white. “I genuinely feel if I was a white fighter with the same talents, I would have more support and money,” Page said in an interview with Metro. Page says he hasn’t experienced racism from fans or fight promoters, but […]
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VIDEO | Michael Page, Richard Kiely scuffle at Bellator Dublin press conference
Michael Page is set to return to the cage opposite fellow striker Richard Kiely at Bellator Dublin on September 27. This week, the two fighters — who have already developed a serious beef — appeared at the official Bellator Dublin press conference. And as is so often the case when rival fighters are smushed together on […]
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Michael Page returns at Bellator Dublin
Michael Page will soon return to the Bellator cage. The Brit will return to action at Bellator Dublin on September 27 at the 3 Arena, where he’ll take on Richard Kiely in the card’s co-main event. Bellator announced the bout through the Irish Mirror on Wednesday. This bout will serve as Page’s opportunity to rebound from […]
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Michael Page issues gracious statement after KO loss to Douglas Lima
On Saturday night, on the main card of the stacked Bellator 221 event on DAZN, former welterweight champ Douglas Lima stepped into the cage with undefeated British striking specialist Michael Page. The two men were looking to advance to the second round of the action-packed Bellator welterweight Grand Prix and edge closer to championship glory. […]
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Pros react to Douglas Lima knocking out Michael Venom Page
Douglas Lima and Michael Page squared off in tonight’s Bellator 221 co-headliner, with the winner advancing to the finals of the promotions Welterweight Grand Prix. Michael ‘Venom’ Page entered tonight’s contest sporting a perfect professional mixed martial arts record of 14-0. In his most recent effort at Bellator 216, Page had scored a unanimous decision […]
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Bellator 221 Results: Douglas Lima KO’s Michael Page (VIDEO)
A welterweight grand prix semifinals match between Douglas Lima and Michael Page served as the co-headliner of tonight’s Bellator 221 event in Rosemont, Illinois. Michael ‘Venom’ Page will enter tonight’s contest sporting a perfect professional mixed martial arts record of 14-0. In his most recent effort at Bellator 216, Page scored a unanimous decision victory […]
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Michael Page expects rematch with Paul Daley
On Saturday night, in the main event of Bellator 216, British knockout artists Michael Page and Paul Daley finally stepped into the cage for their long-awaited grudge match. The bout served as the penultimate quarterfinal bout of the Bellator Welterweight Grand Prix. In the end, Page won this fight, surviving several Daley takedowns to win […]
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Pros react to Paul Daley vs. Michael Venom Page at Bellator 216
A welterweight scrap between bitter rivals Paul Daley and Michael Venom Page served as the headliner of tonight’s Bellator 216 event in Uncasville, Connecticut. Michael Venom Page entered tonight’s Bellator 216 headliner sporting a perfect professional record of thirteen wins and no losses. In his most recent effort at Bellator 200, “MVP” picked up a […]
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Bellator 216 Results: Michael Venom Page defeats Paul Daley (Highlights)
A welterweight fight between bitter rivals Paul Daley and Michael Venom Page headlined tonight’s Bellator 216 event in Uncasville, Connecticut. Michael Venom Page entered tonight’s Bellator 216 headliner sporting a perfect professional record of 13-0. In his most recent effort at Bellator 200, Page scored a second-round TKO victory over David Rickels. Meanwhile, Paul Daley […]
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Bellator 216 weigh-in results: Paul Daley, Michael Page official for welterweight grudge match
Tomorrow night, Bellator will promote its second show of the weekend in Bellator 216. This card will be headlined a welterweight grudge match between British knockout artists Paul Daley and Michael “Venom” Page. This grudge match serves as the penultimate quarterfinal bout of the promotion’s exciting welterweight Grand Prix, with the winner advancing to battle […]
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Michael Page believes Paul Daley bout could ‘spill over’ into post-fight scuffle
In May of 2010, British knockout artist Paul Daley stepped into the cage with Josh Koscheck in a UFC welterweight title eliminator — and a heated grudge match. After being out-wrestled for three rounds by his American foe, Daley walked across the Octagon and sucker-punched Koscheck. This grievous foul earned the Brit his release from […]