UFC 319 results: Michael Page styles on Jared Cannonier in unanimous nod
On the main card of UFC 319 at United Center in Chicago, Page (24-3 MMA, 3-1 UFC) made it back-to-back wins under the UFC banner by winning a unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) over Cannonier (18-9 MMA, 11-9 UFC).
Starting out with his hands at his hips as usual, Page showed off his quick in-and-out movements while pretending to dribble a basketball. Cannonier found an entry to clinch, but Page defended well to prevent a takedown. A moment later, Page blasted Cannonier with a hard overhand right, sending him to the canvas. More taunting from Page immediately followed.
Page crushed Cannonier with a hard right hand early in Round 2 and audibly reacted to the damage he caused. A few moments later, Page blitzed with a combination, sending Cannonier to the ground again. Later in the round, Cannonier got a takedown, but couldn't keep Page on the canvas.
Early in Round 3, Cannonier took advantage of an opportunity left by Page during an exchange, and took control on the mat with plenty of time to work. In full mount with over three minutes, Cannonier looked for ground and pound, but Page was quick to get back to half guard. Cannonier threatened a kimura, but it wasn't there. Cannonier finished out the round on top with punches.
With the result, Page makes it back-to-back wins for the first time under the UFC banner. After winning his debut against Kevin Holland, "MVP" dropped a decision to Ian Machado Garry. He successfully rebounded with a nod over Shara Magomedov in February.
Cannonier now falls to 1-3 over his last four outings. The former title challenger entered this three-round bout after six straight main event bouts.
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