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WATCH: Michael Page strikes, submits, and styles on opponent

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Michael Page has built up a reputation as a first-round finisher and he didn't disappoint at Bellator 153 on Friday.

In the lead-up to their welterweight bout, Jeremie Holloway vowed that he wouldn't let Page make the first move and he stuck to his promise.

It did not go well for him:

Holloway survived that opening knockdown and managed to force Page into a grappling contest, a wise move under most circumstances. However, Page surprised Holloway with a toe hold to force a tap out at 2:15 of the opening round:

"Venom" then celebrated by getting down with his bad self:

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