White Points Finger to Matchmakers After Page Release
Dana White has blamed matchmakers for Michael Page's release, citing a lack of finishing power despite a strong win-loss record, while fans overwhelmingly agree that Page's unexciting fighting style justified the roster cut as Jake Paul and David Feldman move to sign him.
According to GN sports/mma (en-US), fan reactions have largely sided with White's narrative, with many social media users describing Page as a 'boring' fighter whose lack of knockouts outweighed his 5-1 win record.
Source: GN sports/mma (en-US)Per GN sports/mma (en-US), White specifically identified matchmakers Sean Shelby and Mick Maynard as the decision-makers who refused to bring back the 5-1 record holder, arguing that Page’s reliance on point-fighting decisions lacked the entertainment value required for a re-signing.
Source: GN sports/mma (en-US)According to GN sports/mma (en-US), White specifically pointed to the matchmakers' refusal to re-sign Page following his recent decision win in Paris, while Jake Paul has publicly expressed interest in bringing the veteran fighter to MVP MMA.
Source: GN sports/mma (en-US)Dana White sidesteps accountability, claiming matchmakers alone decided not to renew Michael 'Venom' Page's UFC contract despite his strong record.
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