UFC legend Israel Adesanya has said that he believes the promotion got it wrong when it comes to Michael Page.
As we know, despite a strong record on paper in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Michael Page was not re-signed to a new contract with the promotion following his latest victory. This comes after a series of public disputes between the two parties.
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A lot of fans and pundits alike have put the problem down to Michael Page’s fight style, which isn’t considered to be particularly fan-friendly. Others, meanwhile, believe that he has been given a rough deal.
In a recent podcast, Israel Adesanya gave his thoughts on the Michael Page situation.
Israel Adesanya on Michael Page in the UFC
“They (the UFC), the brass themselves, go on a case-by-case basis,” Adesanya said. “They’re human beings, man.
“I’ve had my dealings with my managers in the UFC, and I’ve heard stories of how they get deals done, you know? I’m sure there’s a lot of bodies buried in the desert. But with Michael ‘Venom’ Page, I felt like they got it wrong on that one.
“He only lost to Ian Garry, who just went toe to toe with the pound-for-pound No. 1, Islam (Makhachev),” he continued. “Michael is just a hard man to kill.
“I’m not the same style as Michael, but I’ve been in fights where I just know this guy just doesn’t want to attack me. This guy is just waiting. He’s waiting for me to come to him, but I’m touching the guy, I’m peppering the guy, and I’m like, ‘Bro, I’m hitting you. You’ve got to come to me.’
“You have to let people cook, give them time. I understand he was a big investment from Bellator. He’s getting paid well, and he’s delivering, I think, because he’s winning. But maybe they weren’t seeing what they were seeing in Bellator, and they were hoping for that kind of excitement.”
Quotes via Bloody Elbow
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