Michael Venom Page

Michael Page, known throughout combat sports as "Venom," is a British mixed martial artist competing in the welterweight division of the UFC.

Born and raised in London, Page grew up immersed in his family's martial arts traditions, training from early childhood before turning his attention to freestyle kickboxing and point-fighting competition. He built an extensive amateur and professional striking resume long before his first mixed martial arts bout, turning pro in MMA in 2012 and quickly drawing attention for his eye-catching approach. He went on to become one of the signature stars of Bellator, where he spent the majority of his career before moving on to the UFC.

Prior to his MMA career, Page compiled a decorated combat sports pedigree, winning multiple world kickboxing championships on the freestyle and point-fighting circuit and claiming numerous British national titles across karate and kickboxing competition. That foundation, built over years of point-based sparring, shaped the elusive, distance-controlled striking that has become his trademark.

Page fights from an unorthodox, hands-down stance rooted in karate and point-fighting principles, relying on feints, angles, and sudden bursts of movement to draw opponents out of position before unloading spinning kicks, jumping strikes, and sharp counters. His unpredictable rhythm and footwork make him one of the most difficult stylistic puzzles for opponents to solve.

Across his Bellator run, Page built his reputation with highlight-reel finishes and notable wins over the likes of Paul Daley and Douglas Lima. He carried that momentum into the UFC, opening his tenure with a win over Kevin Holland and later adding victories over Shara Magomedov and

Stats last updated: September 16, 2026