Michael Page left the MMA community in awe with his sensational victory at Bellator 292, even stunning his fellow fighters with his first-round stoppage win. In a shocking and gruesome scene, Page dispatched Goiti Yamauchi in just 26 seconds with a devastating kick to his opponent's lead right leg, which appeared to cause a severe injury to Yamauchi's kneecap.
The impact was so severe that Yamauchi immediately fell to the ground in excruciating pain, prompting the referee, Edward Collantes, to quickly intervene and end the contest. 'MVP's remarkable performance has once again highlighted his incredible striking ability and cemented his place as a top contender in the Bellator promotion.
Watch the vicious leg-kick TKO below:
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Michael Page's triumph at Bellator 292 signaled a successful comeback to MMA after his brief foray into bare-knuckle boxing against Mike Perry. In addition to his impressive win, Page achieved a remarkable milestone, securing his 11th KO/TKO victory under the Bellator promotion - the highest number of such wins in the promotion's history. Following his dominant performance, Page seized the moment to call for a title shot against Bellator welterweight champion Yaroslav Amosov.
Michael Page discusses Leon Edwards' UFC victory and the hype surrounding British MMA scene
Michael Page expressed his admiration for Leon Edwards and his remarkable achievement in winning the UFC welterweight championship. Page also expressed his enthusiasm for the influx of talented British fighters who are making their mark on the MMA scene, showcasing their skills and adding to the growing reputation of UK MMA.
In the lead-up to his fight against Goiti Yamauchi at Bellator 292, 'Venom' reflected on the emergence of talented fighters from the UK during his pre-fight media availability.
According to Page, in recent years, UK fighters have been making significant strides in the sport of MMA, earning respect and recognition for their remarkable achievements.
"Over the last 3-4 years, the amount of new talent that's coming through is unbelievable. And then obviously, with Leon Edwards taking that [UFC welterweight championship] from [Kamaru] Usman, is great."