Michael Page is anticipating a stand-up fest in a potential matchup with Sharavdin Magomedov.
Two of the most dynamic strikers on the Ultimate Fighting Championship roster, Page (23-3) and Magomedov (15-0), recently teased a matchup at UFC Saudi Arabia in February 2025. There is. Page credits Magomedov for his unconventional striking, which was highlighted by his double spinning backfist knockout win over Armen Petrosyan at UFC 308 last month.
“Very fast, but a little unpredictable because the angle he threw it at and some of his pitches were like doubles.” [backfist]” “MVP” told Red Corner MMA. “Obviously, it looked like he had trained it before, but there was definitely something like that. He’s like a player who doesn’t even know what he’s going to throw next.”
Asked about his game plan against Page, Magomedov recently vowed that he would not be looking for a takedown. Page has heard similar promises several times during his career, but it tends to be more likely that an opponent ends up acquiring him. However, the British believe that “Shara Barrett” will remain true to his word, except perhaps in the case of a unilateral defeat.
“For me, people have talked a lot about how they’re going to knock me out, the bigger striker, but the same thing keeps repeating itself over and over again: guys like Paul Daly, People like Ian Garry, so many people say, “I can attack, I can attack,” and they try to get me. Because when I’m in front of you, it’s totally different… At the same time, I honestly believe he’s 15-0. He will be very confident in his offensive abilities. I don’t think he’s great on the floor. I’m sure he’s capable. He doesn’t seem like an amazing person, so why would he go there? But I agree that it will be like fireworks until the fire goes one way and then maybe he might make some different decisions. But if he’s not perfect, let’s make it a stand-up fight! ”
Page defeated Kevin Holland in his Octagon debut in March, then later dropped a unanimous decision against Ian Garry in June. Magomedov, on the other hand, is undefeated in four UFC fights with two finishes and three bonuses.
