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“He’s Not Really a Middleweight” Jared Cannonier Critical of Michael Venom Page’s Move to 185 Pounds

Jared Cannonier is preparing for his upcoming middleweight bout against Michael “Venom” Page at UFC 319, scheduled for August 16, 2025, in Chicago. The fight brings together two strikers from different backgrounds, with Cannonier established in the UFC middleweight division and Page making a recent shift to the weight class after success in other promotions.

Jared Cannonier vs. Michael “Venom” Page

Cannonier, a one-time UFC middleweight title challenger, is coming off a technical knockout victory against Gregory Rodrigues. Throughout his UFC career, Cannonier has faced high-level competition, including former champions like Anderson Silva and Sean Strickland.