Dana White confirms UFC will not re-sign veteran fighter Michael Page
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 2:10 AM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026

UFC CEO Dana White stated Tuesday that Michael Page will not be re-signed following the expiration of his contract. Page, 39, concluded his current deal Saturday with a unanimous decision victory over Nursulton Ruziboev in Paris. Following the conclusion of his contract, the fighter was removed from UFC rankings eligibility and is no longer on the roster. During his tenure with the promotion, Page recorded a 5-1 record, with all six of his bouts reaching the judges' scorecards. He previously competed in 19 fights for Bellator before joining the UFC. Potential future opportunities for Page remain open, with options including the PFL, the promotion led by Scott Coker, or a return to BKFC.
- •Dana White confirmed the UFC does not intend to re-sign Michael Page.
- •Page finished his UFC contract with a win over Nursulton Ruziboev in Paris.
- •The 39-year-old fighter went 5-1 during his time with the promotion.
- •Page was removed from the UFC rankings after becoming a free agent.
- •His professional career includes prior stints at Bellator and BKFC.
- 2:10 AMYahoo Sports — Dana White indicates UFC done with Michael Page: 'It's pretty obvious'
"If the writing wasn't on the wall, it's now etched in stone.
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