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Michael Page Critiques UFC Fight Placement Ahead of Patterson Match

3/21/2026

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Summary

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Michael 'Venom' Page will face Sam Patterson at UFC London this Saturday, returning Page to welterweight.
Page criticized his fight placement as "strange and disrespectful," suggesting the UFC's broadcast strategy influenced the decision.
Page insists Patterson hasn't seen his full potential in the Octagon, despite their training history.
Patterson is on a four-fight winning streak and recognizes Page's speed as a challenge.

History

Historical Context

UFC 100, held on July 11, 2009, in Las Vegas, was a landmark event in mixed martial arts, attracting over 10,000 fans and generating a record 1.6 million pay-per-view buys. Featuring a heavyweight title unification bout between Brock Lesnar and Frank Mir, this event underscored the UFC's rising prominence and set the stage for evolving fighter dynamics and promotional strategies that continue to influence the sport today.

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Story summary

Michael 'Venom' Page will face Sam Patterson at UFC London this Saturday, returning Page to welterweight.
Page criticized his fight placement as "strange and disrespectful," suggesting the UFC's broadcast strategy influenced the decision.
Page insists Patterson hasn't seen his full potential in the Octagon, despite their training history.
Patterson is on a four-fight winning streak and recognizes Page's speed as a challenge.

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