Joe Rogan blames matchmakers for ‘crazy bad fight’ between MVP, Sam Patterson at UFC London
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Key Points:
- Michael “Venom” Page narrowly defeated Sam Patterson at UFC London in a fight widely criticized as one of the worst of 2026, with minimal significant action over 15 minutes.
- Joe Rogan blamed the UFC matchmakers for arranging the bout, pointing out that Page and Patterson’s familiarity as former training partners likely contributed to the lackluster fight.
- Rogan suggested that the matchup was problematic because Patterson understood Page’s style well, giving him a strategic advantage that led to a dull contest.
- The fight ended Patterson’s four-fight winning streak and did little to boost Page’s reputation, as Rogan warned that future opponents might use this fight to develop strategies against him.
- Rogan expressed frustration over the
