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Dana White confirms UFC will not re-sign Michael Page after contract expiration

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Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Dana White confirms UFC will not re-sign Michael Page after contract expiration
Summary

UFC CEO Dana White confirmed on September 9, 2026, that the promotion will not offer a new contract to Michael Page. The decision follows Page’s final bout under his previous agreement, a win over Nursulton Ruziboev at The Accor Arena in Paris on September 5, 2026. Despite winning five of his six UFC fights, Page faced criticism for his low strike volume during his most recent performance. White stated that Page is no longer on the UFC roster and has been removed from the promotion's official rankings. The move highlights the organization's current focus on fight entertainment and aggression levels. Page is now a free agent.

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  • •Dana White announced the UFC will not re-sign Michael Page.
  • •Page finished his contract with a victory over Nursulton Ruziboev in Paris.
  • •The fighter landed only twelve significant strikes during the fifteen-minute bout.
  • •Page has been removed from the UFC rankings due to his roster status.
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Michael Page has competed inside the Octagon for the final time. In the final fight of his UFC contract, Page defeated Nursulton Ruziboev last weekend in Paris in yet another boo birds. Despite promises of increased aggression, “MVP” landed just a dozen significant strikes in 15 full minutes of combat. One of those shots was a low […]

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