Dana White confirms Michael ‘Venom’ Page’s tenure with the UFC is over - MMA Fighting
UFC CEO Dana White has confirmed that fighter Michael 'Venom' Page will not be re-signed following the conclusion of his contract. Despite a winning record, the organization cited a lack of alignment and underwhelming performances as reasons for his departure.
Why it matters
This move highlights the high-stakes nature of UFC roster management and the challenges veteran fighters face when transitioning into the promotion.
Michael “Venom” Page is back on the market.
This past Saturday, “MVP” took on Nursulton Ruziboev in the featured bout of UFC Paris, winning a lackluster unanimous decision. Entering the fight, it was the final bout on Page’s UFC contract, and now, it appears it was the last one, period.
On Monday, news broke that the panelists for the UFC media rankings were notified that Michael Page had been removed from the UFC roster following his win over Ruziboev, and on Tuesday night, following the latest episode of Contender Series, UFC CEO Dana White confirmed that the UFC had no intention of re-signing him.
“That was his last fight on his contract,” White said. “I don’t think we’re signing him, no.
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