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Michael ‘Venom’ Page Volunteers as UFC 319 Middleweight Title Backup

He views a victory over Jared Cannonier as a fast track to 185-pound title contention

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Michael Page, UFC 299, Pros react, UFC

Overview

  • Page has offered to make championship weight at UFC 319 in Chicago to replace Dricus du Plessis or Khamzat Chimaev on short notice
  • He will face veteran contender Jared Cannonier on August 16 at the United Center
  • Page believes a win over Cannonier would immediately catapult him into middleweight title contention
  • He has signaled an extended stay at 185 pounds, citing a congested welterweight division and an easier weight cut
  • Page acknowledges his power dips at middleweight and plans to boost his output and aggression to adjust