Jake Paul sends message to Michael Page after parting ways with UFC

Jake Paul has publicly expressed interest in signing Michael Page following the fighter's departure from the UFC. Page, a former Bellator standout known by the moniker "MVP," recently competed at UFC Paris on Saturday, earning a unanimous decision victory over Nursulton Ruziboev in a middleweight bout on the main card. However, the performance drew criticism from the Paris crowd, who booed the matchup, leaving fans and analysts disappointed with the level of action.

The UFC opted not to renew Page's contract after the Paris fight concluded his deal with the promotion. UFC president Dana White confirmed the parting on Tuesday following that week's episode of Contender Series. Page's UFC tenure ended with a 5-1 record, his sole loss coming to welterweight title challenger Ian Machado Garry at UFC 303 in June 2024.

On Wednesday, Paul took to social media to signal his intentions, tweeting "Think it's time to bring MVP to MVP"—a play on Page's "MVP" nickname and Paul's forthcoming MVP MMA promotion rebrand. Page responded with a post of his own on Instagram, sharing an image of himself pushing a large rock alongside the caption "Me trying to handle the internet's opinions," a lighthearted jab at the criticism he has faced online. The exchange suggests potential interest from both sides in a collaboration, though no deal has been finalized.