""For the most part he was running. In general, I think I could get someone relatively amateur and if they're moving around, it's still gonna be difficult for you to lock in on them if they're not engaging. So when you got someone even more talented... He's familiar with me, so he knows where I'm dangerous. And I felt like that's why he adopted this. I just didn't understand where he was gonna get the win from. So I just felt like he was happy to get by... It's annoying, it's frustrating, I might have to just completely change my style.""
""MVP" accuses his opponent of coasting for most of the fight. Page says it's difficult to track even lesser fighters when they are unwilling to engage. He believes Patterson knew when to avoid him from their past experience training together."
Michael Page faced Sam Patterson in a welterweight matchup at UFC London, resulting in a unanimous decision win for Page. The fight was marked by inactivity, leading to boos from the crowd. Page criticized Patterson for coasting and avoiding engagement, suggesting that Patterson's familiarity with him influenced his strategy. Page found the fight frustrating and is considering changing his fighting style due to the lack of action. Despite his victory, Page's performance raised questions about the effectiveness of his approach in the octagon.
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