The combat sports landscape is shifting once again, and one of its most dynamic and eccentric strikers has officially found a new home. Michael “Venom” Page, widely known to fans around the world simply as “MVP,” has officially signed on with Misfits Sports. The move comes after the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) opted against re-signing the British star, despite Page carving out a successful and largely dominant 5-1 record inside the prestigious Octagon.
Page, holding a professional mixed martial arts record of 26-3, officially fought out his previous promotional agreement with the UFC at UFC Paris held in September. During that outing, the veteran striker put on a technical display to defeat Nursulton Ruziboev via a unanimous decision. Throughout his tenure with the world’s premier MMA organization, Page’s only blemish inside the Octagon came against surging contender and recent title challenger Ian Machado Garry.
Despite boasting an impressive promotional record and remaining a distinct stylistic puzzle for nearly everyone he faced, Page’s run with the UFC was not without its complications. A noticeable lack of highlight-reel finishes during his Octagon appearances seemed to cool his momentum with both casual fans and high-ranking company executives. This occurred even as UFC matchmakers paired him in matchups that many analysts considered puzzling or counterintuitive, including bouts against Ruziboev and Sam Patterson, while Page simultaneously navigated bouncing between the welterweight and middleweight divisions.
Before his arrival in the UFC, Page had established himself as a household name and a definitive star under the Bellator banner, where he thrilled audiences with his unique, unorthodox, hands-down karate-style striking and served as an interim title challenger. Given his high-profile status and proven drawing power, it did not take long for the former Bellator standout to secure his next career chapter following his departure from the UFC.
On Saturday, during a live Misfits Boxing event, Page made a surprise appearance to officially announce his new partnership, revealing that he has signed a deal with Misfits Sports. The promotion immediately welcomed their newest marquee signing on social media, hyping the arrival of one of the most entertaining athletes in combat sports today and immediately sparking widespread speculation regarding what the British striker will bring to the MF Sports roster.
Stepping into the ring on Saturday, Page made his intentions immediately clear to the live crowd and the broader combat sports world. True to his charismatic persona, the veteran striker delivered a fiery message about his future competitive endeavors. “I want all the smoke. All the smoke,” Page told the crowd from inside the ring. “The one and only MVP is back.”
While Misfits Sports has officially locked down the high-profile signing, no official debut date has been announced yet for Page’s first appearance under the banner. However, further details regarding the nature of the contract have already begun to emerge. According to reporting from Ariel Helwani of Uncrowned, Page’s new agreement with Misfits Sports is an exclusive promotional contract for his primary combat sports appearances, though the arrangement notably includes a clause allowing the British star to continue competing in grappling and wrestling competitions.
While Misfits Boxing has built its reputation primarily on high-profile boxing cards, influencer spectacles, and celebrity bouts, the organization has previously ventured into mixed martial arts competition. Most notably, the promotion featured high-level MMA action when veteran fighter Dillon Danis captured the inaugural MF MMA Light Heavyweight championship in August of 2025, marking Danis’s lone appearance and victory to date under the Misfits banner. With Page now officially tied to the organization, fans and analysts alike are left waiting to see how Misfits will deploy the elite striker and whether his debut under the banner will take place inside the squared circle or the MMA cage.
