Michael ‘Venom’ Page outclassed Russian striker Sharabutdin Magomedov to end his undefeated reign at UFC Fight Night in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The 37-year-old Briton won by unanimous decision, with two judges scoring it 30-27 and the other judge favoring him with a score of 29-28.
Page’s impressive performance was marred by a lackluster display from Magomedov, who struggled to keep up with Page’s movement and counter-striking. The Russian fighter attempted to use his leg kicks to control distance but ultimately found himself on the receiving end of several big right hands from Page.
Despite being behind on the scorecards, Magomedov applied pressure in the final round before the bell sounded. However, it was too little, too late, as Page secured a statement win and a significant victory over his opponent.
The bout marked an exciting display from both fighters, who showcased their striking skills in a highly anticipated middleweight showdown. The result sets up an interesting future for Page, who hinted at potentially staying at middleweight despite being one weight class above his comfort zone.
In the main event of the evening, France’s Nassourdine Imavov stunned former two-time champion Israel Adesanya with a second-round knockout. The 28-year-old landed a flush overhand right that sent Adesanya crashing to the ground, sparking widespread shock and applause from the crowd.
Source: https://www.bbc.com/sport/mixed-martial-arts/articles/cjdej2k4j92o