Michael Page says he’s ‘holding back’ after UFC Paris decision win

Michael Page once again left the Octagon feeling he had more to offer.

Page beat Nursulton Ruziboev via unanimous decision in the final bout of his current Ultimate Fighting Championship contract. Having built a reputation as one of the most feared knockout artists in mixed martial arts prior to joining the UFC, the Englishman is frustrated with yet another decision win.

Page admitted during a post-fight interview at UFC Paris that feeling comfortable during a fight can sometimes be a bad sign because it means he hasn’t pushed himself enough. He believes he needs to take more chances rather than constantly searching for the perfect moment to land flashy strikes.

“The frustrating thing is I feel great, which sometimes means I haven't done enough and the results show that I haven't done enough,” Page said. “Probably need to push myself a little bit more, take a few more risks. Sometimes I just want it to be too clean, too, you know, too just precise. I just feel like I'm holding back and I want to give more.”

The former Bellator standout wants to re-sign with the UFC and believes he has more to offer the premier MMA organization.

“The fans deserve more, the UFC deserves more, I know I can give more and I feel like I'm almost there.”