"Who tf is Derek amberson" - Michael 'Venom' Page's "more dangerous version of Wonderboy" warning falls flat with Kevin Holland

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Kevin Holland (right) taunts Michael 'Venom' Page (left) over obscure opponent [Image Courtesy: @Michaelpage247 via X/Twitter and @Trailblaze2top via X/Twitter]

Kevin Holland is not impressed by Michael 'Venom' Page and has scoffed at the Englishman's suggestion that he is a "more dangerous" version of Stephen Thompson. 'Trailblazer' lost to 'Wonderboy' in December 2022.

Furthermore, Page's decision to compare his upcoming foe at UFC 299 to Derek Anderson also drew a reaction.

Page took part in a recent interview with the MMA Junkie, and clips of the most notable moments were shared on Instagram. It was during this interview that Page described himself as being a superior version of 'Wonderboy,' claiming that Holland won't agree to a striking-only affair like he did against the 40-year-old:

"I know for a fact Kevin Holland is not going to want to do that agreement again after the whooping that he took against Stephen 'Wonderboy' Thompson. I see myself as the faster, you know, harder-hitting, more dangerous version of 'Wonderboy' Thompson."

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Page, however, did more than compare himself favorably to Thompson due to their high-level striking and Thompson's past win over Holland. He also compared Holland to a former foe, Anderson, who was never finished via strikes prior to facing 'MVP', who TKO'd him in round one.

This drew a mocking response from Holland, who took to the comment section of the post to openly question who Anderson even is, even misspelling the fighter's name:

"Who tf is Derek amberson"
Kevin Holland's reaction to Michael Page's claims
Kevin Holland's reaction to Michael Page's claims

Holland and Page are scheduled to face each other on March 9 at UFC 299. The bout will mark Page's UFC debut after he spent the majority of his career as a Bellator fighter.

Meanwhile, Holland will be looking to bounce back from a unanimous decision loss against Jack Della Maddalena.


Kevin Holland's last UFC win

While he recently lost to Jack Della Maddalena via unanimous decision, Kevin Holland was previously on a two-fight win streak.

His most recent win came against Michael Chiesa, who was still determined to work his way up the welterweight rankings and eventually secure a potential title shot.

However, despite being the more well-regarded grappler of the two, Chiesa was out of his depth against Holland. He lasted two minutes and 39 seconds, before succumbing to Holland's striking and a subsequent brabo choke that forced the tap.

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