Michael Page is officially out of the UFC, folks. After finishing his contract with a unanimous decision win over Nursulton Ruziboev in Paris this past Saturday, Page was removed from UFC rankings eligibility on Monday. It was a move many fight fans saw coming, and now UFC CEO Dana White has put any lingering questions to rest.
Dana White Confirms the Split and Why It Happened
Look, fight fans have been buzzing about this for a while, and the writing was on the wall. Page’s lack of finishes in the UFC, his age at 39, and his outspokenness about the company’s business practices all had people speculating his time was coming to an end. On Tuesday, Dana White confirmed those suspicions were 100% accurate. “That was the last fight on his contract,” White stated directly. “I don’t think we’re re-signing him, no. What’s the confusion? I think it’s been pretty clear he wasn’t being re-signed and that he would be taken out of the rankings because he’s no longer on the roster.” Talk about blunt. Dana didn’t mince words, which means there’s no going back from this.
A Flashy Past, A Decision-Filled UFC Run
Page, often known by his “MVP” moniker, truly made a name for himself with his flashy finishes and wild taunts, first on the regional scene, then internationally during his long stint with Bellator. From 2013 to 2023, he racked up an impressive 17-2 record over 19 fights there. He eventually signed with the UFC just before Bellator was absorbed by PFL. In the UFC, his record stands at 5-1, with wins over guys like Kevin Holland, Shara Magomedov, Jared Cannonier, Sam Patterson, and that recent one against Nursulton Ruziboev. His single loss in the promotion came against Ian Machado Garry by unanimous decision. The kicker? All six of his UFC bouts, wins and loss, went the distance. Page himself has even said he’s been working to make his fighting style more exciting, a sentiment he reiterated after his last fight.
What’s Next For MVP?
So, what’s next for the veteran fighter? It’s anyone’s guess where Page will try to make his fighting style more exciting. With Scott Coker’s new promotion reportedly on the verge of launching, and Jake Paul and MVP himself having ties to PFL, there are definitely options out there. Plus, Page has even done a one-off fight for BKFC in the past. Wherever he lands, Michael Page is going to bring the show.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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