Michael Venom Page Lands Million-Dollar Misfits Deal

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Michael Venom Page Lands Lucrative Misfits Deal After UFC Exit

Michael Venom Page recently went 5-1 in the UFC, an impressive record despite fights that often lacked the entertaining style for which he is known. In his last fight, he threw very few punches and appeared reluctant to unleash his usual video game-like approach, partly because of the threat of being taken down.

When Page’s contract ended, the UFC let him go. The promotion values entertainment as well as victories and chooses matchups based on what audiences want to watch. Although Page won five of his six UFC fights, his performances did not deliver the excitement expected from him.

Page quickly signed a three-fight deal with Misfits Boxing. He is reportedly set to earn more from those three appearances than he made across six UFC fights, with his Misfits compensation said to exceed $1 million per fight.

The partnership makes sense because Misfits is a British company and Page is a popular British fighter with existing relationships there. Misfits is also planning to promote MMA events, with Page positioned as one of the faces of that expansion.

Page has already discussed potential opponents. He could challenge Tony Ferguson for the Misfits Boxing championship, while possible MMA matchups include Darren Till and Nate Diaz. By calling out several established fighters, Page is attempting to generate interest and find the matchup that gains traction.

Few fighters leave the UFC and immediately secure a major payday elsewhere. Francis Ngannou managed to cash in after his departure, while Sean Strickland has recently complained about UFC compensation and discussed the appeal of leaving for more lucrative boxing opportunities. However, that path is not available to everyone.

Page’s popularity in England helped make this deal possible. The situation also highlights the complexity of UFC fighter pay: some fighters may be underpaid, while others may be overpaid. At the same time, the large contracts offered by competing promotions help explain why those companies often struggle to last.