Twitter reacts to Michael Page’s controversial win over Douglas Lima in Bellator 267 rematch
Michael Page earned revenge on his sole career loss on Friday when he emerged victorious from the Bellator 267 main event rematch.
After getting knocked out by Douglas Lima (32-10 MMA, 14-6 BMMA) in their first meeting in May 2018, Page (20-1 MMA, 16-1 BMMA) got the redemption and signature win he’s been looking for. “MVP” secured controversial split decision victory in the headlining matchup, which took place at The SSE Arena, Wembley in London on Friday.
Check below for the top Twitter reactions to Page’s victory over Lima at Bellator 267.
MMA Junkie
THE REMATCH IS NOW!
"MVP" and Douglas Lima are moments away from running it back in the #Bellator267 headliner.
Live results: https://t.co/KE1io5yQXE pic.twitter.com/1vFmJgrNv3
— MMA Junkie (@MMAjunkie) October 1, 2021
Bellator
🗣 "I've been chasing one guy."@MichaelPage247 is ready to face @PhenomLima in the #Bellator267 main event next on @SHOSports! pic.twitter.com/SPVTTkuldR
— BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) October 1, 2021
Bellator
.@PhenomLima looks for his 3️⃣3️⃣rd pro win NEXT at #Bellator267
Don’t miss this rematch 2 years in the making LIVE on @SHOSports.
👉 https://t.co/RNtauZGbbQ pic.twitter.com/Dhn58rLcZf— BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) October 1, 2021
Bellator
.@MichaelPage247 is in the building!
He goes to war with @PhenomLima LIVE in just a few moments on @SHOSports!
👉 https://t.co/RNtauZGbbQ
🎤@Skepta#Bellator267 pic.twitter.com/0Ez4h9VRwt— BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) October 1, 2021
Bellator
First strike to @MichaelPage247!!!!#Bellator267 | @SHOsports 🇺🇸 | @BBCiPlayer 🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/6Dx2cVdYVV
— BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) October 1, 2021
Nolan King
Michael Page knocks down Douglas Lima with the first punch of the fight. Looked like Lima was more off-balance than anything. Loud crowd in London loved it, though. #Bellator267
— Nolan King (@mma_kings) October 1, 2021
Morning Kombat
MVP moves like a video game character, it’s mesmerizing #bellator267
— Morning Kombat (@morningkombat) October 1, 2021
Luke Thomas
Lima, thus far not kicking the legs, gets knocked over by a blitzing MVP. He’s right up, but that got his attention.
— Luke Thomas (@lthomasnews) October 1, 2021
Bellator
A BIG takedown for @PhenomLima in round one.#Bellator267 | @SHOsports 🇺🇸 | @BBCiPlayer 🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/JHmHNO6Avp
— BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) October 1, 2021
Jose Youngs
MVP honestly impressed the hell out of me off his back in their first fight #Bellator267
— José Youngs (@JoseYoungs) October 1, 2021
Peter Carroll
This is like a mirror image of the first fight. Crazy #Bellator267
— Peter Carroll (@PetesyCarroll) October 1, 2021
Nolan King
10-9 Lima after one. A nicely-timed takedown midway through the round swung the momentum. #Bellator267
— Nolan King (@mma_kings) October 1, 2021
Belllator
Pure #Venom from @MichaelPage247 in round 2 as he slips the shot from @PhenomLima.#Bellator267 | @SHOsports 🇺🇸 | @BBCiPlayer 🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/MqS2FvE0nP
— BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) October 1, 2021
Simon Samano
Oh my, Lima was THAT close to finishing MVP in the same way. 😳
— Simon Samano (@SJSamano) October 1, 2021
Aaron Bronsteter
Another very tricky round. It depends on how the judges cageside saw that grazing shot by Page.
I personally felt that Lima did more damage in the round.
Have it 20-18 Lima.
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) October 1, 2021
Bellator
🐍 @MichaelPage247 keeps pushing forward against @PhenomLima.#Bellator267 | @SHOsports 🇺🇸 | @BBCiPlayer 🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/syteBTdSfe
— BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) October 1, 2021
Tom Watson
MVP is one of the worst things I’ve seen. It’s all about point fighting and distance scoring. I’m an old retired geezer and in a no time limit fight I would put him in the morgue. If you doubt that I’ll bet a few mil with all I’m worth at any venue ☠️
— Tom Watson (@TomKongWatson) October 1, 2021
Bellator
.@PhenomLima catches @MichaelPage247!#Bellator267 | @SHOsports 🇺🇸 | @BBCiPlayer 🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/1UiYrzM1FU
— BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) October 1, 2021
Fight Ghost
Awful rematch between MVP and Lima. Lima being very agreeable to where the fight is fought. Page doing a whole lot of shucking and jiving – and very little real fighting. Terrible bout. #Bellator267
— Fight Ghost (@Fight_Ghost) October 1, 2021
Mookie Alexander
Amosov could take MVP down like 90 times per round if they ever fight.
— Mookie Oleksandr (@mookiealexander) October 1, 2021
Luke Thomas
Lima scores a double with 2 mins left in the bout.
— Luke Thomas (@lthomasnews) October 1, 2021
Bellator
Late on in round three, it's @PhenomLima with the takedown.#Bellator267 | @SHOsports 🇺🇸 | @BBCiPlayer 🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/mIZ6AFN00t
— BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) October 1, 2021
Danny Rubenstein
1 and 3 for Lima, 2 for MVP. 29-28 Douglas Lima. #Bellator267
— Daniel Rubenstein (@dannyrube) October 1, 2021
Michael Bisping
https://twitter.com/bisping/status/1444069700485345280
Shaheen Al-Shatti
Damnit, felt like this one was just getting started. Two more rounds! #Bellator267
— Shaheen Al-Shatti (@shaunalshatti) October 1, 2021
Matthew Wells
Whatever the scores are here, they're right.
🤷🏾♂️#Bellator267
— Matthew Wells (@MrMWells) October 1, 2021
Bellator
📊 By The Numbers@Michaelpage247 gets his revenge over @PhenomLima. A split decision win for #Venom in his hometown!#Bellator267 pic.twitter.com/6PLG2QB8G6
— BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) October 1, 2021
Aaron Bronsteter
MVP gets the split decision 28-29, 29-28, 29-28 and avenges the loss to Douglas Lima, who has now unthinkably lost three in a row.
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) October 1, 2021
MMA Junkie
#Bellator267 results: Michael Page def. Douglas Lima via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Full results: https://t.co/KE1io5yQXE pic.twitter.com/ciGogx28qM
— MMA Junkie (@MMAjunkie) October 1, 2021
Danny Rubenstein
LOL literally not 1 person I follow on twitter gave the fight to MVP, but yet somehow, 2 judges do. LOL this fucking sport man…
— Daniel Rubenstein (@dannyrube) October 1, 2021
Brian Butler
Wow. #Hometowned #BellatorLondon @PhenomLima won that.
— Brian Butler-Au (@BrianButler_Au) October 1, 2021
Fight Ghost
Michael "Venom" Page gets an absolutely RIDICULOUS, OBSCENE, OUTRAGEOUS, COMPLETELY UNDESERVED Split Decision victory over Douglas Lima at #Bellator267 – I had no dog in this race, but this was TOTAL BULLSHIT.
— Fight Ghost (@Fight_Ghost) October 1, 2021
Bellator
#Bellator267 Results: No. 2-Michael Page (20-1) defeated No. 1-Douglas Lima (32-10) via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) pic.twitter.com/BjK3kXxXhG
— Bellator Public Relations (@BellatorPR) October 1, 2021
Cris Cyborg
I’m good with Lima Vs MVP III @BellatorMMA 🔥
— 🚨 #Bellator267 on @shosports (@criscyborg) October 1, 2021
Henri Hooft
WTF are these judges drinking 🤦♂️
— Henri Hooft (@henrihooft) October 1, 2021
Brian Butler
Rematch in Atlanta @BellatorMMA @PhenomLima
— Brian Butler-Au (@BrianButler_Au) October 1, 2021
1
1
