Overview
- Michael Page became a free agent after his Sept. 5 unanimous-decision win over Nursulton Ruziboev in Paris, completing a six-fight UFC contract with a 5-1 record in the promotion.
- The UFC removed Page from rankings eligibility and Dana White confirmed the promotion would not re-sign him, a procedural move that signals the company declined to extend his deal.
- Fans and pundits at UFC Paris booed Page’s performance and analysts noted he landed just 12 significant strikes over 15 minutes, a low output critics say undercut his entertainment value.
- Jake Paul publicly invited Page to join MVP MMA with a social-media post but did not announce any contract or formal negotiations, and MVP’s recent merger with the PFL gives the promotion expanded roster capacity.
- Page has previously said he wants a clear path to a title before re-signing and his next steps will hinge on offers that address his pay, weight-class choice, and whether a new promotion wants him to change his fight style.