TLDR
- Michael Page signed a multiyear deal with Misfits Boxing after UFC chose not to renew his contract
- Page went 5-1 in UFC and was ranked Top 10 in two divisions before his exit
- The fighter says UFC restricted his walkouts, entrances, and creative expression
- Page felt he missed opportunities for high-profile fights despite calling out opponents
- His final UFC fight was a unanimous decision win over Nursulton Ruziboev in September
Sources: sherdog.com
Michael “Venom” Page has signed with Misfits Boxing after his contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship ended. The fighter says he feels “free of the shackles” following his departure from the promotion.
Page signed a multiyear, multifight agreement with MF Sports after compiling a 5-1 record in the UFC. The promotion chose not to renew his contract after his most recent fight in September.
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His final UFC bout was a unanimous decision victory over Nursulton Ruziboev. Page won that fight but received no offer to continue with the organization.
Creative Freedom Was Limited in UFC
Speaking to The Stomping Ground, Page explained that his new deal allows him more personal expression. He said the agreement came together in just a few days.
“I feel free of the shackles,” Page said. “I’m a very creative person — my walkouts, my entrances, my exits — and I wasn’t allowed to do that.”
Page said his new promotion wants him to be himself. He believes this freedom will help him perform at his best level.
The English fighter explained that UFC restrictions went beyond just performance rules. He felt unable to showcase his personality in the way he wanted to during fight week activities.
“They’re literally like, ‘Look, we want you to be yourself,'” Page said about Misfits Boxing. “That’s going to help me be my best self.”
Missed Opportunities for Big Fights
Page said he felt frustrated during his UFC tenure despite his success. He reached the Top 10 rankings in two different weight divisions.
The fighter says he called out multiple opponents but received little response. He believes he missed chances to compete in high-profile matchups.
“I went in there, and I was Top 10 in two divisions; I was calling out everybody, wasn’t getting any feedback,” Page said. “[I] felt very restricted, so it’s a shame because I felt like there was more fights, big fights that could be had.”
Page expressed disappointment about the unrealized potential of his UFC run. He thought more major fights should have been available to him given his ranking.
The fighter is now looking forward to new opportunities with Misfits Boxing. He believes the promotion will deliver the big-name fights he wanted.
“The big fights, the big names that are out there, that are away from other shows, it’s all going to happen,” Page said. He indicated that Misfits Boxing has access to fighters from outside other major promotions.
Page said the decision about his future was uncertain until very recently. He explained that his team didn’t know where he would sign until three or four days before the announcement.
The fighter believes Misfits Boxing makes sense for this stage of his career. He says the promotion’s approach aligns better with his personality and creative style than his previous organization did.
