Michael Page Hits Out at UFC After Split: “I Felt Restricted”

Former UFC fighter Michael Page has criticised the organisation after his time with the world’s leading MMA promotion came to an end. The British fighter was not offered a new contract after his six-fight deal expired, despite recording five wins and just one defeat. His final bout took place in September at UFC Paris, where he defeated Nursulton Ruziboev by unanimous decision.

Page admitted that he felt restricted in the UFC and was not given the opportunity to fulfil his full potential. He believes the organisation did not show enough interest in arranging high-profile fights for him, despite his presence in the top 10 of the rankings in two weight divisions.

“I was calling everyone out, but I wasn’t getting any response, and I felt really restricted,” the Briton said, adding that there are still plenty of opportunities for him to develop his career in combat sports.

Following his departure from the UFC, Page signed a deal with Misfits Boxing and expressed his excitement about this new chapter. Speaking on The Stomping Ground podcast, he explained that he would now have the freedom to show his creativity both during fights and in his ring walks.

“I feel like I’ve been released from the shackles, because here they want me to be myself,” Page said.

The British fighter is now looking forward to new challenges and the prospect of facing some well-known names under the Misfits Boxing banner.