Cannonier Faces Page at UFC 319
Details of the Matchup
Michael "Venom" Page is scheduled to face Jared Cannonier in a middleweight match at UFC 319, taking place on August 16 at the United Center in Chicago. This bout will be Cannonier's 20th appearance in the UFC, where he has achieved 18 victories and experienced 8 losses, currently ranking seventh in the middleweight division.
Cannonier's Career Overview
Cannonier has been a part of the UFC for over ten years and has fought in three different weight classes. His recent bid for the middleweight championship ended with a decision loss to Israel Adesanya at UFC 276. In his latest fight, he secured a TKO victory against Gregory Rodrigues, adding to his record of three wins and two losses in his last five bouts.
Profile of Michael Page
Michael Page, who transitioned from Bellator to the UFC, holds a professional record of 23 wins and 3 losses. He made a successful UFC debut in the middleweight division earlier this year, defeating the previously undefeated Sharabutdin Magomedov. This win is significant for Page as he seeks to enhance his potential title challenge within the UFC.
UFC 319 Main Event
UFC 319 will also feature a main event where Dricus du Plessis defends his middleweight championship against the undefeated Khamzat Chimaev. This title match adds to the excitement for what promises to be an action-packed event.
