Colby Covington fires back at Michael Page: “If it’s five rounds, I take the life out of him”
Colby Covington slams Michael Page after UFC London comments. Covington vows to destroy Page if they ever fight in a five-round bout.
Michael Page wants to punch Colby Covington – Covington vows to break him
During a Q&A session at The O2 Arena in London ahead of UFC 286, Michael “Venom” Page stirred up the crowd by declaring he’d “love to punch Colby Covington in the face.” Known for his flashy style and striking, Page is one of the most entertaining fighters in MMA, and his comments quickly went viral.
Colby Covington, never one to back down from verbal warfare, responded with venom of his own. Despite losing his last two fights — a title bout against Leon Edwards and a decision to Joaquin Buckley — Covington remains defiant and confident. His message to Page was crystal clear.
“If it’s a five-round fight, I take the life out of him,” Covington said.
Covington: “He got knocked out in the B-leagues”
Speaking with Submission Radio, Covington dismissed Page as an unworthy opponent.
“I didn’t care about it. I don’t care about anything he does,” Covington said. “He’s just another irrelevant bum. He got knocked out in the B-leagues. You’ve never seen me unconscious in the UFC octagon, where I’ve fought the best in the world for a decade.”
The jab refers to Page’s 2019 KO loss to Douglas Lima in Bellator — a highlight-reel moment that has haunted “MVP” despite his otherwise successful career.
Covington also questioned the legitimacy of Page’s recent UFC debut, where he defeated Kevin Holland via decision.
“He beat some one-eyed dude with a glass eye,” Covington continued. “There’s no honor in beating a one-eyed guy. That guy probably shouldn’t even be fighting. It’s a miracle he’s even in the UFC.”
“I’m gonna take him down and punch a hole through his face”
If the UFC ever books the fight, Covington is more than willing to accept. He claims his wrestling-heavy style would drown the striker Page, who has yet to face a top-tier grappler in the UFC.
“If it’s a five-round fight, I take the life out of him. I’m gonna take him down, drown him, and punch a hole through his face. I don’t like when people talk trash about me. If the UFC wants the fight, let’s do it. But he’s just another boring guy with no charisma who doesn’t sell any tickets.”
Despite his insults, Covington seems open to the idea. And with both fighters looking to stay relevant in the stacked welterweight division, this matchup could make sense in 2025.
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Michael Page: Rising fast in the UFC
Page (22–2 MMA) made his long-awaited UFC debut at UFC 299 earlier this year, defeating Kevin Holland by unanimous decision. The 36-year-old former Bellator star is eager to climb the UFC rankings and has expressed interest in high-profile opponents like Covington.
In a post-fight interview, Page didn’t back down from the idea of facing “Chaos.”
“I’d love to punch Colby Covington in the face,” he said. “He’s a clown. He’s built a brand off talking trash. Let’s see how he handles someone like me.”
Page’s striking is among the most unorthodox in the sport, and while critics point to his lack of grappling tests, his confidence is sky-high following his successful UFC debut.
Will UFC book this grudge match in 2025?
With Covington coming off two losses and Page riding the momentum of a debut win, the timing could be ideal for a matchup. UFC President Dana White has not commented on the potential fight, but the storyline practically writes itself.
Both fighters are polarizing personalities with large followings. The trash talk is already flying. If the UFC is looking for a co-main event that would spark interest, Covington vs. Page might be the perfect recipe.
Page’s flamboyant striking vs. Covington’s relentless pressure and wrestling — it’s a classic clash of styles.
Summary & Call to Action
Michael Page wants to face Colby Covington, and Covington is all in — with a promise to “take the life out of him.” Whether or not the UFC makes this welterweight grudge match official, the war of words has already begun.
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