Michael Page signs multi-fight Misfits Boxing deal after UFC declines to re-sign him

Michael Page is heading to the world of influencer boxing after signing a multi-fight deal with Misfits Boxing, with KSI making the announcement in person at a UK Misfits event on Saturday. No debut date or opponent was revealed, though Page made his presence felt with a WWE Undertaker-style entrance to the ring.

The 39-year-old’s UFC stint came to a close after six fights and a 5-1 record. Following a decision victory over Nursulton Ruziboev at UFC Paris in September, Page had fulfilled his promotional contract and the UFC chose not to offer him a new deal. His only defeat in the promotion came via decision to welterweight title challenger Ian Machado Garry at UFC 303 in June 2024.

Page spent the bulk of his MMA career as a standout in Bellator, where he built his reputation across the welterweight and middleweight divisions before eventually making the move to the UFC. His transition to the promotion was preceded by a brief foray into bare-knuckle fighting — he faced Mike Perry at BKFC 27 in August 2022, losing a majority decision in a main event that went to an extra round.

The move to Misfits Boxing marks a significant pivot for a fighter long known for his flashy, acrobatic striking style, which may translate naturally to the entertainment-driven influencer boxing format. Whether Page will compete at welterweight or middleweight — or against a fellow MMA veteran or an influencer opponent — remains to be seen as the promotion builds toward his debut.