Michael ‘Venom’ Web page has his sights set on a conflict with both former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman or three-time title challenger Colby Covington.
Web page climbed again into the win column at UFC Saudi Arabia in February, scoring a unanimous resolution victory over Shara ‘Bullet’ Magomedov in a one-off middleweight look.
Able to resume his run contained in the Octagon at 170 kilos, ‘Venom’ supplied up a pair of names on his radar whereas in London for this weekend’s UFC card on the O2 Area.
“I haven’t a clue (what’s subsequent), however everybody appears silent in the intervening time,” Web page mentioned at a UFC fan Q&A on Friday at The O2. “I don’t know if that final battle has frightened a number of individuals, however everybody appears a bit silent. There’s many names on the market.
“I feel me and Usman could be a superb battle. I wish to punch Colby in his face for some purpose. I don’t know why. There’s guys on the market. I’m simply ready for them to reply to the decision.”
‘Venom’ plans to battle two extra occasions this yr
Usman hasn’t competed since developing brief by way of majority resolution in opposition to undefeated Chechen monster Khamzat Chimaev in October 2023. The ‘Nigerian Nightmare’ is sitting on a three-fight shedding streak, however continues to be holding robust because the No. 3 ranked contender within the welterweight division, making him a chief goal for fighters trying to invade the highest 5.
Covington, alternatively, has been a bit extra lively, having competed in December of 2023 and 2024. As soon as thought-about one of many promotion’s prime stars, ‘Chaos’ has seen his inventory drop considerably following a lackluster efficiency in opposition to Leon Edwards in his third and certain final alternative to win welterweight gold.
The Covina, California native returned to the Octagon late final yr for a Battle Night time headliner in opposition to Joaquin Buckley. Covington finally misplaced the battle after docs stopped the scrap in spherical three because of an particularly dangerous minimize over Covington’s proper eye. He has not but booked a return to the Octagon for 2025.
Clearly, no one goes to hurry fighters like Usman and Covington again contained in the cage, however no matter who it comes in opposition to, ‘Venom’ hopes to get in a minimum of two extra fights earlier than the tip of the yr.
“If I can get two extra fights in (this yr) that may be nice,” Web page mentioned. “I’m making an attempt to get one as quickly as doable. There’s exhibits in Could that I wish to be on, and once more on the finish of the yr. So two extra fights, undoubtedly.”
