"At first yes (I was surprised). It's like going from the regional scene when you fight the fellow UK guys to get to the international scene. And then you're fighting guys from all around the world. It was a shock at first, but when you take that away, it's just another opponent. A step in the right direction."
"Yeah definitely. He's in the top 15. If I go out there and beat him I should be taking that spot. He's one of the best to come out of the UK. All the respect to Michael Page, but Saturday night that all goes out the window."
"It's about just taking him out."
Sam Patterson expressed surprise when he was called to fight Michael Venom Page, recognizing it as a major opportunity in his career. Transitioning from regional fights to facing a top-tier opponent like Page was initially shocking. Patterson respects Page's skills but is focused on the fight, believing a victory could secure him a spot in the UFC rankings. He acknowledges Page's status as a top fighter but emphasizes the need to set respect aside for the competition.
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