Michael "Venom" Page on Karate, His Career, and Islam - Fight Back Ep. 117

Michael "Venom" Page stopped by the Vegas podcast studio to discuss Karate's resurgence in MMA, the brotherhood inside of a gym, the importance of the jab, training and coaching experiences, fighter pay, his conversion to Islam, and much more.

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00:00 Introduction
00:21 Unique Fighting Style and Techniques
01:17 Karate's Resurgence in MMA
02:12 Challenges and Adaptations in Fighting
03:36 Training and Sparring Insights
06:45 Brotherhood and Gym Culture
09:31 Community and Charity Work
27:42 The Importance of the Jab
28:10 Reading Opponents and Timing
29:09 Fighting Strategies and Techniques
31:38 Training and Competing Experiences
37:31 Coaching and Passing Down Knowledge
45:12 Respect and Martial Arts Culture
47:33 Gym Environment and Training Partners
56:28 Respect and Rivalries
58:07 The Fight That Should Have Been in the UK
58:42 Tournament Tactics and Strategies
59:31 The Power of a Punch
01:00:38 Career Reflections and Missed Opportunities
01:05:09 Judging and Commentary Bias
01:09:37 Weight Classes and Championship Rules
01:17:53 Fighter Pay and Contract Issues
01:20:37 The Rise of UK MMA
01:23:42 Global Competition in Martial Arts
01:24:32 Rising Stars and Future Champions
01:27:31 Personal Journey to Islam
01:29:45 Political and Social Commentary
01:31:17 Reflections on Media and Propaganda
01:33:13 The Need for Political Change
01:43:47 COVID-19 and Health Concerns
01:48:45 Future Projects and Wrap Up