Michael “Venom” Web page is eyeing an all-Europe showdown for his subsequent UFC bout.
After his victorious UFC debut earlier this month towards Kevin Holland at UFC 299, Web page, a longtime Bellator standout, goals to compete on the promotion’s rumored return to England in July. He hopes this combat will add the spice of an England vs. Eire rivalry.
Garry Feedback on “MVP”
Web page expressed his need on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani, emphasizing the potential for curiosity in such a matchup, given latest controversies surrounding his opponent.
“Simply trying on the rankings, I believe one which makes essentially the most sense could be Ian [Machado] Garry,” Web page advised Helwani. “Contemplating he thought I wasn’t going to get previous Kevin. There was an interview he did, I’m undecided on what, they requested him his views on me. He was like, ‘Who’s he combating? Oh he’s not going to beat Kevin. No approach he will get previous Kevin.’ Very dismissive. Which is okay. Individuals ask me about my views, everyone seems to be entitle to their opinion. There’s no have to be offended about it, however now I’ve gotten previous and perhaps you might cease me?
“Within the U.Ok. as nicely, it’s good. That might be lots of noise there, and I believe it’s an excellent combat. I believe he’s ranked seventh, seven is my fortunate quantity.”
Whereas Garry’s latest actions and feedback exterior the cage have stirred controversy, Web page views it as a chance to spice up curiosity.
Web page Responds
In his most up-to-date bout at UFC 298, Garry secured a cut up resolution victory over Geoff Neal, a efficiency Web page acknowledged as subpar however didn’t have an effect on his personal curiosity.
“He’s an important fighter,” Web page mentioned. “Once more, no have to be unfavourable in direction of anyone. He’s sparked lots of emotional reactions from lots of people, from his persona, his performances, he’s doing good. However I positively consider I can beat him, so why not?”
Regardless of Garry’s present give attention to a possible combat with Colby Covington, Web page stays open to any matchup that brings him nearer to his final purpose: successful a UFC title. It’s fairly a shift from his time in Bellator the place he believes he lacked such focus, finally hindering his title aspirations.
“I really feel like I used to be very blasé about getting the belt on the whole. Each time I received there I used to be like, ‘I’m simply having fun with myself, combating, duh duh duh.’ I believe that perspective means you’re going goal as a result of I’m not truly aiming for it. Whereas right here I’m like, ‘No, I need the belt.’
“I don’t know. I simply really feel like being a bit extra particular about your intentions goes to assist with the place you get to. Simply understanding now, this makes me change what I voice. So yeah, I need the title over right here, whereas in Bellator I used to be like, ‘Eh, if I get the title I don’t care, I simply need thrilling fights.’ I delivered thrilling fights and by no means received the title. Now I’m right here I’m like, ‘I need thrilling fights, I need thrilling knockouts, and I need the belt.’ There’s a distinction.”
