Former Bellator MMA star Michael Page is linked with a potential transition to the UFC. Page challenged for the welterweight title in May of last year but suffered a split decision loss. Find out more about his career and potential move to the Octagon.
Former Bellator MMA Star Michael Page Linked with UFC Transition
Hitting the open market as one of the most eye-catching free agents in the history of the sport, former Bellator MMA welterweight title challenger Michael Page has been continually linked with an eventual transition to the UFC. Page, a former interim welterweight title challenger under the banner of Bellator MMA, challenged for divisional gold back in May of last year on home soil.
After suffering a split decision loss against Logan Storley in London, Page bounced back with a first-round leg kick TKO win over Goiti Yamauchi in just 26 seconds at Bellator 292 in March. With a professional record of 21-2, Page is currently a free agent and exploring his options in the open market.
During UFC London, Page was linked with a potential move to the Octagon. UFC executive, David Shaw, expressed excitement about the prospect of Page joining the organization, citing the success of other fighters who have made the transition.
In addition to his notable wins over Evangelista Santos, Paul Daley, Ross Houston, Derek Anderson, Douglas Lima, and Goiti Yamauchi, Page suffered a second-round knockout loss to former Bellator MMA welterweight champion Douglas Lima in 2018.
Summary
- Former Bellator MMA welterweight title challenger Michael Page is linked with a potential transition to the UFC.
- Page challenged for the welterweight title in May of last year but suffered a split decision loss against Logan Storley.
- He bounced back with a first-round leg kick TKO win over Goiti Yamauchi in March.
- Page is currently a free agent and exploring his options in the open market.
- UFC executive, David Shaw, expressed excitement about the prospect of Page joining the organization.
| Fighter | Result |
|---|---|
| Michael Page | Split decision loss against Logan Storley |
| Michael Page | First-round leg kick TKO win over Goiti Yamauchi |
| Michael Page | Second-round knockout loss to Douglas Lima |
