Michael “Venom” Page is preparing for a pivotal bout against Jared Cannonier at UFC 319 on August 16, 2025, in Chicago. This middleweight matchup represents an important juncture in MVP’s UFC career as he navigates between the welterweight and middleweight divisions, seeking to secure a path to a title shot.
Michael “Venom” Page In the UFC
In exclusive interviews, MVP expressed frustration with the current landscape at welterweight, describing it as “very political” and lacking fighters who “carry fire.” He said, “I wanted to make a lot of noise. Obviously, I wanted to do that at welterweight, but I want to go where the smoke is, and it doesn’t seem like anybody at welterweight is carrying fire.