{
  "id": 13998018,
  "title": "Released UFC star Michael Page feels ‘free of shackles’ after switch to boxing",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/released-ufc-star-michael-page-feels-free-of-shackles-after-switch-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T16:26:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/released-ufc-star-michael-page-162602218.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "UFC fighter Michael \"Venom\" Page has expressed feeling \"free of the shackles\" following his move to Misfits Boxing. This comes just a month after UFC president Dana White confirmed Page would not be re-signed to the mixed martial arts promotion despite his impressive record of 5-1. Page debuted in the UFC in 2024 and fought in both welterweight and middleweight divisions, but did not deliver any of his signature knockout punches.\n\nOn Saturday, KSI announced that Page had joined Misfits, and the 39-year-old fighter told The Stomping Ground that he felt liberated by the decision. He explained that while he appreciated the UFC for giving him a platform, the promotion had limited his ability to showcase his creativity, as evidenced by his entrances and exits. According to Page, Misfits Boxing \"literally\" allows him to be himself, which he believes will help him reach his full potential.\n\nPage pointed out that he feels a sense of disappointment that the UFC did not capitalize on his creative talents, despite his solid performance and status as one of the top fighters in two weight classes. He also lamented that he was not given the opportunity to fight for big names and significant matchups while with the UFC. Nevertheless, Page is enthusiastic about the future and the high-profile bouts he now expects to have with Misfits Boxing.",
  "summary": "Page put together a solid UFC run but did not score any trademark KOs, and now he is set to box with Misfits",
  "key_points": [
    "Michael Page feels liberated from UFC's limitations.",
    "Switched to Misfits Boxing a month after UFC decision.",
    "Enthusiastic about high-profile bouts with Misfits."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}