Michael Page knocked Jared Cannonier down twice and won by decision, feeling he is getting back to his former fighting form. Page noted he made a mistake in the final round but felt strong overall, particularly in the first two. He expressed a desire for significant moments in his fights, emphasizing personal growth over just winning. Page acknowledged the criticism he faced in the past for competing against lower-tier fighters but affirmed his capability to compete at a higher level, demonstrating this against Cannonier's impressive resume of opponents.
"Especially in the first two rounds. Made a little mistake in the last round, and then he's so strong. He has really heavy hips. It was then very difficult to do anything."
"It's not even about the decision. Nor is it about the finish. While he wants those - 'I want those moments, I want to gift those moments to the crowd, to the fans' - Page says it's more about himself and how he's feeling."
"I just know those will come when I get to that stage of myself, and I'm just, I'm almost there. Not quite yet."
"I always within myself knew I could fight at this level, at this level of competitors. Jared Cannonier, look who he's fought, look at his resume. Unbelievable."
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