Michael Venom Page dominates the Netherlands during UFC 299 after an incredible entrance from Undertaker
MICHAEL ‘VENOM’ PAGE made a UFC debut to remember with a dominant performance against Kevin Holland – after channeling his inner Undertaker.
The former Bellator star, 37, made his highly anticipated octagon debut on a stacked UFC 299 card in Miami on Saturday night.
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For years, MMA fans around the world have wondered if the dynamic karate ace could compete with the best of the UFC’s welterweight division.
And they really got their answer when he produced a textbook performance against the fans’ favourite Holland – whom he defeated via unanimous decision – to introduce himself to casual fans around the world.
Page – who paid tribute to WWE icon The Undertaker during his octagon walk – tried to keep his distance at the early doors and used his signature snake-like move as he looked to read the American.
Holland had trouble with Page’s karate range and fell out with his strikes before securing a clinch against the fence.
Page managed to break free after a heavy blow and returned to his in-and-out style, resulting in him landing a beautiful jumping elbow.
A few seconds later, he stabbed Holland with an overhand jump right, which drew a big reaction from the crowd.
Holland managed to hit the fence again with a minute left in the round, but Page managed to break free and land another big right hand moments later.
And with seconds of the verse left, he rattled Holland’s dome with a beautiful spinning back elbow.
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Page opened a proud two with a big spinning wheel kick, but Holland was wise to it.
The American landed his biggest shot of the fight – a solid right hand – seconds later, before briefly initiating another clinch.
Two chop rights landed for Page after another nice submission, but he soon found himself on his back after a slip allowed Holland to secure double underhooks.
Holland unleashed a flurry of elbows after a choke attempt, but Page defended them well before going into half-guard.
He used that guard to get back to his feet and then landed another right hand that opened a cut on Holland.
Two more jumping rights seemed to hurt Holland, who was clearly fooled by the Brit’s elusiveness.
Page reasserted his dominance immediately after the final restart of the fight with a beautiful one-two combo, but he left ‘Trailblazer’ back on his feet.
Holland quickly got hold of the London Shootfighters ace and briefly dragged him to the canvas, where he landed moments later after a stunning sweep.
Another nasty elbow landed moments later for MVP, opening a gash on the frustrated Holland, who failed to find a Hail Mary shot needed to get his hand up in the final minutes of the fight.
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