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Michael 'Venom' Page Says UFC Keeps Denying Welterweight Foes, Expects London Return Without Opponent

The Bellator veteran raised the issue after an August middleweight win, with film commitments shaping his return timeline.

Overview

  • Page said repeated 170-pound requests were met with "nobody's available" messages from UFC matchmakers on the Shxts 'n' Gigs podcast.
  • He expects to compete March 21 at UFC London at The O2, yet no opponent or weight class has been set.
  • After flagging a freshly victorious welterweight for London, Page said he was told "we've got plans for him," prompting his remark that "something's going on."
  • The 24-3 fighter is 3-1 in the UFC, bouncing between welterweight and middleweight with 2025 wins over Shara Magomedov and Jared Cannonier after a 2024 loss to Ian Machado Garry.
  • Page said filming Road House 2 limited his availability this fall but believes the March date now fits a proper camp.