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Michael 'Venom' Page Leaves UFC After Final Contract Fight

Dana White said the promotion will not re-sign Page, leaving him a free agent who could draw interest from rival MMA and bare‑knuckle promoters.

Overview

  • Page finished the last fight on his UFC contract at UFC Paris on Sept. 5, winning a unanimous decision over Nursulton Ruziboev while getting boos for a low‑action performance.
  • On Monday a leaked internal email shared by reporter John Morgan told UFC rankings panelists to remove Page from eligibility, signaling a roster change.
  • UFC CEO Dana White confirmed Wednesday that the promotion will not offer Page a new deal and that he has been taken out of the rankings.
  • Coverage cites concrete reasons for the decision: Page went 5‑1 in the UFC but recorded no Octagon finishes, posted consistently low strike output, and produced several fights the promotion and fans found uninspiring.
  • Page now enters free agency with immediate interest reported from outside groups such as the PFL/Most Valuable Promotions, BKFC and figures in Scott Coker’s orbit, a move that could reshape the final phase of his career given he is 39 and seeking a clear path to a title.