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Michael 'Venom' Page Exits UFC After Final Win and Calls Handling 'Disrespectful'

UFC matchmakers opted not to re-sign Page, a move that highlights the promotion’s focus on finish-driven, crowd-pleasing fights and puts him into a busy free-agent market.

Overview

  • Page completed the last fight on his contract with a unanimous decision over Nursulton Ruziboev on Sept. 5 and was publicly told days later by UFC CEO Dana White that he would not be re-signed.
  • Page says he learned of the decision through social media rather than direct contact from the UFC and called the lack of a private conversation and two denials of post-fight Octagon interviews 'disrespectful.'
  • UFC leaders and matchmakers cited Page’s steady winning record but lack of finishes and low-action fights as the reason they chose not to keep him on the roster.
  • Multiple rival promoters, including Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions (linked with PFL), BKFC, and the new Ki MMA venture, have expressed interest and Page says 'offers are just flying in' as he and his team review options.
  • Page, 39, acknowledges mental 'blockages' that blunted his aggression in the Octagon, says he wants to fight at least once more this year, and is weighing MMA, boxing, or alternative deals as next steps.