Michael Page, a well-known figure in the fighting world, has some thoughts on Kevin Holland. He’s convinced that Holland’s past “striking only” encounter with Stephen Thompson will hinder him in their upcoming face-off.
Now, let’s talk about Page. He used to be a striking ace in Bellator. He’s now set to make his debut in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. His opponent? None other than Holland.
This match is scheduled to take place at UFC 299. The date? March 9. The location? The Kaseya Center in Miami.
Let’s rewind a bit. Holland had previously agreed to a standing fight with Thompson, another top-notch striker. This happened at UFC on ESPN 42 in December 2022. The result? Holland was outclassed and suffered a fourth-round corner stoppage loss due to a hand injury.
Page sees himself as a superior version of “Wonderboy” in many ways. He wouldn’t mind a similar deal with Holland. However, he’s pretty sure Holland won’t be game for it.
Page recently told MMAjunkie.com, “I know for a fact Kevin Holland is not going to want to do that agreement again. Not after the beating he took from Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson.” Page sees himself as a faster, more dangerous version of Thompson. He’s confident that Holland won’t want a repeat performance.
Page has made a name for himself with his knockout highlights. Holland, on the other hand, is known for his durability. Despite this, Page has previously handed other fighters their first career knockout defeats. He promises an entertaining contest, regardless of the outcome.
Page recalled a similar situation with Derek Anderson. People doubted his ability to stop Anderson, who had never been stopped before. Page proved them wrong by breaking Anderson’s face. He’s confident in his abilities, whether the fight goes the distance or not.
UFC 299 will be headlined by a bantamweight title meeting between Sean O’Malley and Marlon Vera. The co-main event will feature Benoit St. Denis, a rising French contender, against Dustin Poirier.