Michael Venom Page Joins Misfits Boxing After UFC Exit

Michael "Venom" Page has signed with Misfits Boxing after leaving the UFC, with the former Bellator fighter joining the promotion through a multi-fight, multi-year agreement announced during a Misfits event in London on October 10, 2026. The move gives Page a new platform for his professional boxing return.

According to BBC, Page, 39, ended his UFC run after winning five of six fights since his 2024 debut with the organization. He holds a 26-3 MMA record and has a 2-0 professional boxing record with two knockouts.

Page said the Misfits agreement represents a new stage in his combat sports career after competing in MMA and kickboxing for years.

"I've been in combat sports for a long time and I've had plenty of options, but MF Sports is the right fit for me," said Michael Venom Page.

Page described Misfits as a promotion with a different approach and highlighted his excitement for the opportunity.

"They're doing things differently, the energy is huge, and the fights are big," said Michael Venom Page.

The former UFC and Bellator standout also said he wants to demonstrate his boxing ability after not competing in the sport since 2018.

"I'm excited for this new chapter, and I'm coming to show the boxing world what I can do. I feel free, shackles are off," said Michael Venom Page.

KSI, a co-founder of Misfits Boxing, announced Page's arrival in the ring during the event. The influencer and former boxer said Page's signing reflected the promotion's growth and appeal.

"Michael Venom Page is one of the biggest names in combat sports, and everyone wanted him," said KSI.

Page's signing came as KSI continued shifting his focus from active competition to running Misfits Boxing, according to Daily Star. KSI said he had decided to step away from fighting after his last bout against Tommy Fury in October 2023.

"By the seventh or eighth week, you're like, 'Why am I doing this? I hate this. This is horrible.

I'm getting beat up. I don't even want to get up anymore'. My body is starting to shut down because you're just feeling sick...

Mentally, you're just cooked," said KSI.

KSI also discussed his long-running rivalry with Jake Paul while explaining his decision to leave boxing competition behind.

"f*** Jake Paul, f*** Jake Paul, f*** Jake Paul!" said KSI.

The Misfits co-founder said his original goal in returning to boxing was connected to building the promotion and pursuing a fight with Paul.

"My main goal when I got into the boxing ring again was to fight Jake Paul and build Misfits. I built Misfits, tried to fight Jake Paul time and time and time again, and it's just excuse after excuse..." said KSI.

KSI continued by discussing his view of the stalled fight negotiations before confirming he was finished as an active boxer.

"He was just getting heavier and heavier, trying to move the goalposts. I've been offered $20 million to fight Jake Paul, $30 million (£22.9m) to fight Jake Paul. These guys can't give me any amount of money to fight this guy. When it comes to boxing, I'm done," said KSI.