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    “Stepping in the cage is a privilege” – Michael ‘Venom’ Page breaks silence as UFC removes fighter from rankings 

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    Michael ‘Venom’ Page posted an inspirational message after his win over Nursulton Ruziboev at UFC Paris.

    The British star won via unanimous decision, and it was the last fight of his current UFC deal. Reports later confirmed that Page had been removed from the UFC rankings, suggesting that the promotion was not going to offer him a new deal.

    The former Bellator star thanked his fans for the support and added that bigger things were on the way for him:

    “Thank you Paris for having me. I’m grateful for the support you gave me. Stepping in the cage is a privilege I do not take for granted and I look forward to bigger challenges.”

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    Check out Michael Page’s comments on his UFC Paris win below:

    Page was one of the hottest signings the UFC had made from Bellator, but his performances in the octagon weren’t all that impressive.

    He won five of his six UFC fights, but didn’t have a single finish in those wins. The British star’s only loss came at the hands of Ian Machado Garry, with that fight also going the distance.

    Page currently holds a 26-3 record in his MMA career, and the UFC hasn’t shared an official statement regarding his release.

    Michael Page willing to change style after Paris win

    While speaking backstage to the UFC after his win in Paris, Michael ‘Venom’ Page was keen on working on his game to become more exciting.

    “The results show that I haven’t done enough. Probably, I need to push myself a little more, take a few more risks.”

    The former Bellator star added that he believed there was more to give in the octagon, and that was frustrating for him. However, he believed he could beat everyone, but finishing opponents might not be for him:

    “There’s not one person in the world that can stand with me. But there’s too many people that can survive with me. That’s the problem. That’s what I need to change.”

    The 39-year-old added that he needed to work on his output and take more risks, and was keen on discussing his future with the UFC too:

    “I gotta sit down with the UFC and have an honest conversation, and say I know I can do better, I’m aspiring to do better.”