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Michael Page in action at the UFC: Reproduction/Instagram.

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Michael Page's contract with the UFC was not renewed after his last fight against Nursulton Ruziboev at UFC Paris on September 5th. The 'New Anderson Silva ' ended his time with the organization with six fights, five wins, and only one loss, suffered against Ian Garry.

In an interview with Ariel Helwani's YouTube channel, available this Monday (14), Page revealed that he expected to negotiate a renewal with the UFC and criticized the way he was informed about the end of the contract. According to the fighter, the situation was handled disrespectfully by the organization.

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“I still thought we were going to sit down at the table to talk. I didn’t expect the situation to be handled that way. To be honest, I found it quite disrespectful. What’s the problem?” said Michael Page.

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Page celebrates victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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At 39 years old, Michael Page is one of the most well-known names in MMA. A professional since 2012, the Englishman has a record of 26 wins and three losses, notably 12 wins by knockout and four by submission. Before arriving at the UFC, 'MVP' built much of his fame in Bellator, where he fought 19 times, accumulating 17 wins and two losses.

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