UFC president Dana White has confirmed that British fighter Michael "Venom" Page is leaving the promotion after his six-fight contract expired. The 39-year-old, who joined the UFC in December 2023, ended his deal with a decision win over Nursulton Ruziboev in Paris on Saturday that was met with booing from the crowd, and he was subsequently removed from the UFC rankings.

Page finished with a 5-1 record in the UFC across welterweight and middleweight, though all five of his wins came by decision, and he has admitted to not delivering the performances he wanted. White dismissed suggestions of confusion over the situation, saying it had been made clear Page would not be re-signed. The Londoner, whose overall MMA record stands at 26-3 with 16 stoppage wins, is now a free agent and could pursue opportunities with the PFL or in boxing.