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Michael Page Scores Biggest UFC Win, Outpoints Former Title Challenger Cannonier
17 Aug
Summary
- Michael Page picks up third UFC win, defeats Jared Cannonier
- Page sends Cannonier to the canvas twice in the fight
- Cannonier falls to 1-3 in his last four outings
Last month, on the main card of UFC 319 in Chicago, Michael Page picked up the biggest win of his UFC career so far by defeating former title challenger Jared Cannonier in a unanimous decision. Page (24-3 MMA, 3-1 UFC) made it back-to-back wins under the UFC banner, showcasing his quick in-and-out movements and taunting style against the more experienced Cannonier (18-9 MMA, 11-9 UFC).
Early in the fight, Page blasted Cannonier with a hard overhand right, sending him to the canvas. Page continued to dominate the action, crushing Cannonier with another hard right hand in the second round and blitzing him with a combination that put Cannonier on the ground again. While Cannonier managed to secure a takedown in the third round, he was unable to keep Page down for long, and Page ultimately secured the 29-28, 29-28, 29-28 victory.
The win marks an important milestone for Page, who has now won three of his four fights in the UFC after a successful debut and a previous decision loss. For Cannonier, the defeat drops him to 1-3 in his last four outings, a concerning trend for the former title challenger.
