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Cormier Questions Page's UFC Matchmaking
15 Feb
Summary
- Michael Page expressed confusion over fighting Sam Patterson.
- Daniel Cormier agrees with Page's surprise at the matchup.
- Page recently defeated a former title challenger, Jared Cannonier.
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier shares fighter Michael Page's surprise about his scheduled UFC Fight Night 270 bout against Sam Patterson. Page voiced his confusion to MMA Junkie, questioning if he had upset the UFC due to the matchmaking against the unranked Patterson, especially after a strong performance against Jared Cannonier in his last outing.
Cormier discussed this on his YouTube channel, agreeing that Patterson, while promising, isn't the caliber of opponent typically expected for Page. He highlighted Page's history of facing ranked opponents like Kevin Holland, Ian Machado Garry, and Cannonier, suggesting that facing Patterson, whom Page knows, feels like a step in the wrong direction.
Page, ranked No. 14 in the welterweight division despite beating the No. 10 ranked Cannonier at middleweight, has found opponents reluctant to fight him due to his unique style. Cormier believes the Patterson fight puts pressure on Page to deliver a spectacular finish, something he hasn't achieved in the UFC yet, to move his career forward.
