Former UFC fighter calls out Michael Page after reported UFC exit

Michael Page has completed his UFC contract following a lackluster performance against Nursulton Ruziboev at UFC Paris, and the English striker now faces an uncertain future with the promotion unlikely to re-sign him. Page secured another decision victory but was notably denied a post-fight interview, signaling his departure from the organization.

Page's stint in the UFC proved disappointing for a fighter widely celebrated for knockout power before his arrival. His recent decision wins featured minimal output and failed to reignite the dynamic striking that made him a Bellator standout. With his contract expired and rankings removal imminent, Page enters free agency as the former Bellator star looks for his next opportunity.

Derek Brunson has seized the moment to call out Page for a clash between "2 free agents." Brunson himself is no longer attached to the Professional Fighters League after a turbulent tenure. He left the UFC in 2023 on a two-fight losing streak following a cancelled bout against Roman Dolidze, then signed with the PFL. His time there proved brief, yielding only a single decision victory over Ray Cooper III in November 2023 before parting ways with the promotion.

With both fighters now unattached, a Brunson-Page matchup would reunite two former UFC athletes seeking redemption and relevance. The proposed bout represents a chance for both to reset their careers outside the sport's premier organization, though their recent track records suggest both will need to deliver compelling performances to attract significant attention or opportunities for return to higher-profile promotions.