Israel Adesanya questions UFC's decision to release Michael Page

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Israel Adesanya questions UFC's decision to release Michael Page
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UFC Hall of Famer Israel Adesanya expressed confusion over the UFC's decision to part ways with middleweight Michael Page. Page, despite a 5-1 record in the organization, was not offered a new contract following a decision win over Nursulton Ruziboev at UFC Paris earlier this month. Adesanya noted that while Page's performance in the UFC did not live up to expectations, he believes the UFC made a mistake by not giving Page another opportunity to showcase his potential. Page's style in the Octagon has often led to less exciting fights, which may have influenced the UFC's decision, as noted by Adesanya in a recent podcast appearance.

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  • Israel Adesanya questions UFC's choice to cut Michael Page.
  • Page had a 5-1 UFC record before being released.
  • His last fight was a decision win at UFC Paris in early September.
  • Adesanya believes Page deserved another chance in the Octagon.
  • Concerns arose due to Page's less exciting performance compared to his time in Bellator.
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UFC Hall of Famer Israel Adesanya questioned the decision of the UFC to let go of middleweight Michael Page.Despite a 5-1 UFC record, Page was not given a new contract after his previous deal expired.His last fight, a boring decision win over Nursulton Ruziboev at UFC Paris in early September, was his least exciting fight […] The post UFC Hall of Famer Questions UFC Letting Go of Michael Page appeared first on HEAVY.

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