Michael Page just dropped a bomb: He is pulling in double the cash with Misfits, KSI’s U.K. fight promotion, compared to what he made in the UFC. This isn’t just a pay raise; it’s a financial leap for the former Bellator title challenger, proving sometimes you have to leave to truly grow.
Leaving the Octagon for a Crazy New Bag
Page fought out his contract with the UFC a few months back, and get this: even with a 5-1 record in the octagon and wanting to stick around, the UFC chose not to renew his deal. Can you believe that? A 5-1 record and they let him walk. Fast forward to last week, and Page put ink to paper with Misfits, and he is absolutely stoked about how it all shook out.
“Misfits, they came with a crazy deal, an absolutely crazy deal, which means I’ve continued to grow and get better financially,” Page told Ariel Helwani. He also mentioned that KSI is his “boy,” and he has worked with the Misfits crew before, with his teammates and coaches already in the mix. But it’s more than just the money; Misfits has a vision to launch an MMA show, and they want Page to be the face of it, leading the way. That’s a ton of exciting stuff alongside that bigger payday.
The Numbers Are Hard to Ignore
So, what kind of dough are we talking? Page is getting paid seven figures per fight, and he signed a three-fight deal. These bouts could be in boxing or MMA. The deal is exclusive, but Page can still compete in grappling, just not striking outside of Misfits. And get this, the deal expires in 18 months, which means he is not tied down for ages. That’s flexibility right there.
Page did not mince words about the difference, either. “I left the UFC and I’m making more money,” he said. “Like two times more, and in a short period. It’s a three-fight deal, and in this three-fight deal, I’ll make more than I made for my whole UFC contract.” Read that again. He is making more in *three fights* with Misfits than his *entire* UFC contract. That’s a mic drop moment.
Who’s Next For MVP?
Page is already thinking big about who he could face in Misfits. He is eyeing a couple of U.K. names and even a former interim UFC champ. “I think Darren Till still has a fight left with them [BKFC], you would have to speak to him, but I think that’s a great fight , in MMA or boxing, that’s the great thing,” Page explained. “He’s done so well in boxing. I don’t know if he’s happy to stay there either or, he’s game.” He also sees a fight with Tommy Fury happening, noting Fury is likely sticking to boxing.
And then there are the big names, Page-style: “I don’t want to have to beat up [Tony] Ferguson, but if he steps forward, then he will get run over. [Nate] Diaz, again, if he’s still available and wants to fight.” Page believes he is going to attract even more people to Misfits. This is not just a new chapter; it’s a whole new game for Michael Page, and he is ready to run it. You gotta wonder who steps up first to challenge a fighter on a mission like this.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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