Daniel Cormier understands why Michael Web page is not thrilled together with his selection of opponent for UFC London.
After his unanimous determination win over Jared Cannonier, many anticipated Web page to face a top-ranked opponent in his subsequent bout. Web page had already fought the likes of Ian Machado Garry at welterweight, so it was pure to count on it to be an even bigger combat. As an alternative, I will draw Sam Patterson, who’s unranked.
Web page instructed MMA Junkie that he feels the matchmaking could also be some type of punishment. Cormier uploaded a brand new video to his YouTube channel, giving a nod to “Venom” (through MMAJunkie).
“I do not imply to disrespect Sam Patterson. He appeared actually, actually good,” Cormier mentioned. “He is been actually, actually robust and he is a fighter with potential, proper? However let’s be trustworthy, he is not the type of fighter you’d count on Michael ‘Venom’ Web page to combat, proper?
“So Web page appeared disillusioned to need to combat a child he is aware of, and I really feel that approach and I can’t converse for him, however that disappointment comes from preventing Ian Garry, Shara ‘Bullet’, Kevin Holland, Jared Cannonier, Sam Patterson,” Cormier mentioned. “If it have been me, that is the place I might be disillusioned, as a result of after preventing a man who simply fought for a world championship, I might have thought I might be preventing another person.”
The UFC Corridor of Famer added that he is aware of Web page was anticipating an opponent ranked increased than him, not what he would get on March twenty first.
“Should you have a look at the those who MVP has been up towards, you’d count on him to step up, particularly given the place he is been and what’s anticipated going ahead,” Cormier mentioned.
If Web page can get previous Patterson, it is going to be fascinating to see what the UFC matchmakers have deliberate for Web page.
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