Michael Page: If 'Shara Bullet' Shoots for Takedown, 'It Means Fight is Going My Way'

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Michael Page (22-3) believes Sharabutdin Magomedov (15-0) will already be in a bad state if he tries to land a takedown in their upcoming clash.

Michael Page: If 'Shara Bullet' Shoots for Takedown, 'It Means Fight is Going My Way'

Michael Page (22-3) believes Sharabutdin Magomedov (15-0) will already be in a bad state if he tries to land a takedown in their upcoming clash.

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Two of the most entertaining strikers in the sport, Page and Magomedov will clash in the co-main event at UFC Fight Night 250 on Feb. 1 at The Venue in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. While it’s likely the fight remains on the feet, the dynamic could change if one of the strikers attempts to transition to a wrestling-based approach. “MVP” doubts Magomedov will try to take him down, as he believes the Dagestani is too hard-headed and confident in his own skillset. However, if it comes to that, Page thinks “Shara Bullet” will be in a desperate condition. According to the Brit, Magomedov might be too bloodied up to mount a comeback if and when he shoots for a takedown.

“If he does [shoot], it means the fight is going my way — and aggressively my way,” Page said on the “Believe You Me” podcast. “Because I think he’ll be a lot more stubborn in believing in his ability. So I think I’d definitely be landing some crazy shots if he decides to go for a takedown… Because in his mind, he believes he’s the best when it comes to the striking game. So it’ll take a few knocks before he decides to change that. And it might be too little too late. So I doubt it, but I think he’ll be very bloodied up if he’s going for a takedown.”

Magomedov has four UFC wins to his name, including two finishes. The rising star is coming off a double-spinning backfist knockout win over Armen Petrosyan at UFC 308 this past October that was a frontrunner for “KO of the Year.”

Meanwhile, Page suffered a unanimous decision loss against Ian Garry at UFC 303 in June after roping in a unanimous decision win over Kevin Holland in his UFC debut in March.

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[Sean Chowdhury]

MVP has a habit of turning strikers into wrestlers, he made garry look silly on the feet and garry had to panic wrestle to win. Easily the best striker at WW right now

 

[Blanqa Blanqua]

Nice match up.

WAR SHARA BULLET!!!!

 

[Poirierfan]

MVP gives Shara his first lose imo, unless Shara somehow all of a sudden turns into a wrestler.

 

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[SuspectChin]

Shara's gonna hump Page's legs worst than Daley did.

 

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Michael Page (22-3) believes Sharabutdin Magomedov (15-0) will already be in a bad state if he tries to land a takedown in their upcoming clash.

Michael Page: If 'Shara Bullet' Shoots for Takedown, 'It Means Fight is Going My Way'

Michael Page (22-3) believes Sharabutdin Magomedov (15-0) will already be in a bad state if he tries to land a takedown in their upcoming clash.

www.sherdog.com

Two of the most entertaining strikers in the sport, Page and Magomedov will clash in the co-main event at UFC Fight Night 250 on Feb. 1 at The Venue in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. While it’s likely the fight remains on the feet, the dynamic could change if one of the strikers attempts to transition to a wrestling-based approach. “MVP” doubts Magomedov will try to take him down, as he believes the Dagestani is too hard-headed and confident in his own skillset. However, if it comes to that, Page thinks “Shara Bullet” will be in a desperate condition. According to the Brit, Magomedov might be too bloodied up to mount a comeback if and when he shoots for a takedown.

“If he does [shoot], it means the fight is going my way — and aggressively my way,” Page said on the “Believe You Me” podcast. “Because I think he’ll be a lot more stubborn in believing in his ability. So I think I’d definitely be landing some crazy shots if he decides to go for a takedown… Because in his mind, he believes he’s the best when it comes to the striking game. So it’ll take a few knocks before he decides to change that. And it might be too little too late. So I doubt it, but I think he’ll be very bloodied up if he’s going for a takedown.”

Magomedov has four UFC wins to his name, including two finishes. The rising star is coming off a double-spinning backfist knockout win over Armen Petrosyan at UFC 308 this past October that was a frontrunner for “KO of the Year.”

Meanwhile, Page suffered a unanimous decision loss against Ian Garry at UFC 303 in June after roping in a unanimous decision win over Kevin Holland in his UFC debut in March.

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MVP should win but i expect a finish one way or another

 

[asdf122345]

MVP should win but i expect a finish one way or another

I think Izzy and MVP are huge lock at this point

 

[Stick upkid]

Don’t see Shara bullet shooting, at least I hope not. If this stays on the feet I think it’ll be a banger. Looking forward to this one

 

[Big Tuppy Hole]

He's not wrong. The same can be said if MVP starts wrestling

 

[witt1021]

be quite ironic if page was the one trying to wrestle. but i dont feel that will be the case. hell i want shara to win just to see the one eyed pirate get closer to a title, but i dont think he has that next level skillset. we shall see, could go either way but if i were to bet id go page.

 

[FriskyRandy]

God dam that's a good fight.

 

[Tatra]

Page is gonna KO him, first round.

 

[nostradumbass]

What if he shoots right away?

 

[legedema]

don't think Shara is as big as people speak about him.
imo MVP will take this one easy. the only issue is MVP is not young anymore and, lets wait and see if he is good as he was in the past

 

[Elegant]

MVP vs Carlos Prates is the highest level striking match I think you could make in the UFC right now, but I lowkey really don't wanna see either one lose

This fight is also a banger, MVP really was an amazing addition to the UFC as long as they continue to match him up right

 

[Hellowhosthat]

I've watched all Shara's available fights and he's never shot for a takedown once. He might decide to clinch so he can strike from there but I highly doubt he's gonna shoot for takedown.

 

[AmonTobin]

Haha. I never see the guy shoot for TD. not even sure he would try even if he was really losing.

 

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