UFC commentator Joe Rogan once advised Michael ‘Venom’ Page to reflect on Israel Adesanya’s abilities to overcome the biggest hole in his game.
‘Venom’ will be making his highly anticipated UFC debut later this weekend at UFC 299 and will take on Kevin Holland for the fight. For those unaware, he is known for his dynamic striking and intricate kickboxing techniques.
However, one aspect of his MMA game that many believe needs improvement is his wrestling. Interestingly, that has been the case for quite some time now. Speaking about the same back in 2019, Joe Rogan suggested that he should take a look at Israel Adesanya to get his wrestling on point.
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While discussing the 2019 bout between ‘Venom’ and Paul Daley, Joe Rogan had this to say during an episode of his podcast:
“If he gets his wrestling, take down defense on point. I mean he’s a phenomenal athlete…The thing that he is missing is just the wrestling take down defense.”
Catch Joe Rogan’s comments on ‘Venom’ below:
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Michael ‘Venom’ Page opens up about joining the UFC
Michael ‘Venom’ Page has been with Bellator since 2014. During his time, he was linked to a move to the UFC numerous times until he finally signed a deal in 2023. Ahead of his debut in Miami later this weekend, Page has opened up about what it is like joining the world’s leading MMA promotion.
During an interview with combat sports journalist Chamatkar Sandhu, Michael ‘Venom’ Page compared the top-tier facilities offered by the UFC to that of the Premier League football club, Manchester United. He said:
“Unbelievable. It’s like it genuinely was like… I’m a new player, I just signed into a club, let’s just say Man United. Just being signed to a club and then they’re taking me around their facilities. And it was just wow! Like, this is what is available for you on tap where in this sport that just didn’t exist.”
That said, it is safe to assume that ‘Venom’ has enjoyed his time in the UFC so far and it remains to be seen if he can kick it off with a win this weekend.
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