Michael ‘Venom’ Page Takes Shara Magomedov’s ‘O’ with Dominant Decision Victory – UFC Saudi Arabia Results (Highlights)

Page snapped Magomedov's undefeated streak with an impressive three-round performance in his middleweight debut.

Michael Venom Page Takes Shara Magomedov S O With Dominant Decision Victory Ufc Saudi Arabia Results Highlights
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Undefeated Russian sensation Shara Magomedov returned to the Octagon at UFC Saudi Arabia looking to move his record to 16-0. 

Standing in his way was former Bellator MMA standout Michael ‘Venom’ Page who moved up from his post and welterweight to try and take the rising middleweight star’s ‘O’ in one of the most anticipated co-main events in recent memory. 

Round 1

Page throws a high kick immediately as the crown quickly gets behind Magomedov. Page throws a calf kick and eats one in return. ‘Bullet’ lands another calf kick, but Page avoids taking a third. Page connects with a jab as Magomedov struggles to find a way to close the distance. ‘MVP’ moves in and lands a right hand that connects, taking Magomdeov off his feet momentarily. Page again swings big and misses, but clinches up against the fence. After jockeying for position for a few seconds, Page disengages and returns to the center of the Octagon where they trade calf kicks. 

Page rips to the body as Magomedov continues to struggle with the Brit’s unique style. Page lands a lunging right hand. ‘Bullet’ offers up a couple of lead leg attacks in return. Magomedov lands a sidekick followed by another stiff leg kick. Page attempts to leap in for another strike but misses. Seconds before the round ends, ‘Venom’ unleashes a spinning heel kick that partially connects. 

Round 2

Page bounces in and lands another nice right hand in the opening 30 seconds and exits before Magomedov has a chance to counter. Page throws another spinning heel kick, but ‘Bullet’ sees it coming a mile away. Page keeps coming with the backkicks as Magomedov appears to be growing frustrated. Page throws a right that misses and the two quickly tie up. Magomedov separates right away and takes control of the Octagon. 

Page throws a kick to the body and Magomedov retaliates with one of his own. Page throws a flying knee near the fence as Magomedov closes in. Now we’re getting chants for ‘MVP’ as Magomedov is unable to land anything substantial. Page lands with a left hook and narrowly dodges the right coming back at him. Magomedov closes in again and Page clinches up, pushing the Russian against the fence with 20 seconds to go. 

Page looks to land on the break, but misses and both fighters stand in the center of the cage staring at one another through the final second of the second round.

Round 3

‘Venom’ comes out swinging early and lands a nice shot that pops Magomedov’s head back like a Pez dispenser. ‘Bullet’ eats it and encourages Page to keep coming forward. Magomedov is showing a bit more urgency in the final round, perhaps recognizing that he’s down 2-0. Magomedov closes in but eats a rifle of a right hand from Page. ‘Venom’ swings big and misses. They briefly clinch up but quickly separate. ‘Bullet’ throws a calf kick on his entry. Page ducks and comes back up with a left hook that nearly catches the Russian. 

Page throws yet another flying knee in the center of the Octagon. Magomedov uses it as an opportunity to clinch up, pressing ‘MVP’ against the fence. Magomedov looks to land a couple of knees before Page breaks the grip and separates himself with 90 seconds to go. Page is bobbing and weaving, looking to stay out of danger as the clock winds down. Page lands a right hand followed by a kick to the midsection. Magomedov looks to capitalize, throwing a combination in close that forces Page to retreat. 

Page throws another flying knee that misses. He throws a spinning heel kick in close that knocks him off balance, but he manages to land a couple of solid up kicks before the final horn sounds. 

Official Result: Michael ‘Venom’ Page def. Shara Magomedov via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

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Published on February 1, 2025 at 2:19 pm
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