Naked Knuckle Preventing Championships (BKFC) president David Feldman hopes Michael Web page returns to bare-knuckle boxing.
Web page fought in bare-knuckle boxing for the primary time towards Mike Perry at BKFC 27 this previous Saturday. ‘Venom’ misplaced a majority resolution to ‘Platinum’ in sudden demise, however Feldman was nonetheless very impressed along with his efficiency after a hard-fought six rounds. The BKFC president showered the promotional newcomer with reward and added Web page is greater than welcome to return.
“I couldn’t have been extra impressed with him, particularly ending that sixth spherical,” mentioned Feldman in his post-fight press convention (video offered by MMA Junkie). “I imply, he got here out banging. I used to be afraid he was going to run and dance and maintain and never battle, however he engaged the entire time.
“I take my hat off to him,” continued Feldman. “What an incredible fighter. The judges — it may’ve gone both method, I assumed. For the second time in historical past, we gave the followers a sixth spherical which was wonderful. It’s one thing you don’t see wherever else. After which they laid all of it on the road.”
Feldman additionally mentioned he can be desirous about a rematch between Perry and Web page, particularly for the reason that first battle was so shut. Earlier than the sudden demise spherical, the judges scored the battle as a break up draw.
“The door is vast open for him,” mentioned Feldman. “He deserves it. Positively deserves one other alternative right here. He made good cash with us, and he deserves to make extra good cash as a result of he went in there and fought his ass off.”
Web page talked about in his post-fight interview that he would ‘like to’ battle for BKFC once more, however his subsequent look is probably going going to be below the Bellator banner. Following his break up resolution loss to Logan Storley at Bellator 281 for the interim welterweight championship, Web page wished to remain busy and was allowed to compete for BKFC to do this.
Along with his first foray in bare-knuckle boxing now out of the best way, anticipate to see ‘MVP’ again in Bellator.
“I’ve to say Mike Perry, I underestimated him just a little bit,” mentioned Web page. “A tricky man. I assumed I did sufficient by way of touchdown. He was positively the extra strain fighter, however I assumed I landed just a little bit extra. Nevertheless it doesn’t matter, I didn’t make it decisive within the judges’ eyes. I’ve obligations however I’d like to [come back].”
