Overview
- Page finished his UFC contract by beating Nursulton Ruziboev by unanimous decision at UFC Paris on Saturday, Sept. 5.
- On Monday the UFC sent an internal email to ranking panelists saying Page was removed from rankings eligibility effective immediately, a move reporters say signals he is not yet re-signed.
- Broad criticism of Page’s low-output, decision-heavy style and the booed Paris performance helped drive the promotion’s decision to withhold a post-fight interview and to reconsider a new deal.
- Within hours of the ranking update former UFC fighters and rival promoters publicly offered matchups or interest, including a Derek Brunson callout and reported overtures linked to Scott Coker, PFL and MVP MMA.
- There is no official confirmation from the UFC or Page’s management, and Page’s social post saying he wants 'bigger challenges' and will change his approach leaves his next destination unresolved but actively contested by other organizations.