UFC: Michael 'Venom' Page to make octagon debut in Miami at UFC 299 against Kevin Holland
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Michael 'Venom' Page has signed with the UFC and will make his octagon debut at UFC 299 in Miami on 9 March.
UFC president Dana White announced the news after Briton Leon Edwards' successful defence of his welterweight title on Saturday.
Page, formerly signed to Bellator, was in talks with several MMA promotions but has opted to join domestic rival Edwards in the UFC.
The welterweight will take on American Kevin Holland in his first fight.
The Londoner has 21 wins and two defeats on his record and competed 18 times for Bellator before his contract expired after his previous fight in March.
Page, 36, has long been linked with a switch to the UFC, having earned a dedicated following as one of the UK's most entertaining fighters.
A striking-first approach has yielded 13 stoppages in 21 wins for Page.
Page has appeared cageside at several events this year including UFC London in July and PFL Dublin earlier this month.
White also announced Ian Garry would fight Geoff Neal at UFC 299.
Irishman Garry was due to fight at UFC 296, but withdrew in fight week with illness.
Sean O'Malley's bantamweight title defence against Marlon Vera headlines UFC 299.
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