{"id":884818,"date":"2026-09-08T20:02:10","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T20:02:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/884818\/"},"modified":"2026-09-08T20:02:10","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T20:02:10","slug":"whittaker-on-pages-point-fighting-style","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/884818\/","title":{"rendered":"Whittaker On Page’s Point-Fighting Style"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Former middleweight<\/a> champion Robert Whittaker says Michael Page<\/a> must have access to a live scorecards feed given how effectively the veteran point-fights his way to decisions.<\/p>\n

Page improved to 5-1 in the promotion with a unanimous nod over Nursulton Ruziboev at UFC Paris on Saturday, per MMA Mania. All five of those wins have come by decision. Whittaker, who now competes at heavyweight<\/a>\/” class=”internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash\/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2″>light heavyweight, acknowledged the disconnect between Page’s technical skill and the entertainment value UFC brass prioritize.<\/p>\n

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The 39-year-old Page has disappeared from UFC rankings contention, a sign his contract may be expiring. MMA Mania reports that neither fighter nor promotion appear eager to extend the relationship despite Page beating five solid opponents since joining in 2025.<\/p>\n

His methodical approach clashes with Dana White’s stated preference for finishes over scorecards. Page could return to former Bellator chief Scott Coker, who now runs a rival outfit, or compete for MVP Promotions, which carries his name.<\/p>\n

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Whittaker’s comments highlight the tension between Page’s effectiveness and the spectacle modern MMA demands. The welterweight<\/a> contender remains unsigned beyond his current deal with no indication a new agreement is imminent.<\/p>\n

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