SUMMARY
- Michael Venom Page signed to the UFC earlier this year.
- Having spent the majority of his career in Bellator the fighter has made a name for himself.
Michael Venom Page is one of the most electrifying combat sports athletes in the world. Owing to a career filled with some awe-inspiring finishes, Page has always been considered a hot property in the MMA world. With that said, let’s find out how his performances have served him outside of fighting.
For those unaware, “Venom” is one of the most talked about MMA athletes hailing from England. Having made a name for himself in Bellator, Michael ran rampant in the welterweight division for a long time. Throughout his tenure, Page racked up some brutal, yet amazing finishes. As a result, he became a much-talked-about fighter, despite not being in the UFC.
At the same time, there was a lot of discussion regarding the fighter, with many claiming that he would often ‘cherry-pick’ his opponents. Despite this, the Englishman racked up a noteworthy 17 wins (11 KOs) and 2 losses. Having lost to Douglas Lima in 2019, got his revenge back in 2021. Thereafter, he would challenge Logan Storley for the title, only to come up short, losing a split decision.
Michael Venom Page net worth, sponsorships, and endorsements
For the most part, Michael Venom Page has done a lot of work inside the cage. While he often uses his fists to do his talking, Michael has also managed to build a successful brand for himself. Over the years, Page has built relationships with numerous top brands, that have contributed to his wealth. According to sources, MVP’s net worth in 2024 lies somewhere around $2-5 million.
Naturally, a big chunk of his earnings can be attributed to his career as a kickboxing and MMA athlete. However, an important constituent of his net worth is also the numerous sponsorships and endorsements that the fighter has. As such, Michael worked with brands like BOSS, HUM2N, KLK Nutrition, LABRUM, and Clarks Originals.
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Previously, following the end of his Bellator contract, MVP went on his ‘unemployment tour’ wherein he did a lot of modeling work for a lot of brands and artists. During this time, he also branched out into other ventures, re-starting his YouTube channel. Additionally, the fighter also started an OnlyFans page, which much like Ilia Topuria, focuses on the behind-the-scenes of Page’s life as a fighter and his workouts.
Michael Page’s UFC contract, and career earnings
As mentioned previously, Michael Venom Page makes most of his killing with his MMA career. Considering his longtime contract with Bellator, it is expected that he was one of their highest-paid athletes. For his final Bellator fight against Goiti Yamauchi, Page reportedly pocketed a guaranteed $100,000.
Additionally, for his fight against Douglas Lima at Bellator 267, MVP reportedly pocketed $70,000. Following the end of his Bellator deal, Michael also had a brief stint in BKFC. Taking on Mike Perry, Page’s salary remains undisclosed but one can assume, that it was close to what his opponent made. Reportedly, Perry’s payout for the event was close to a million, eclipsing the mark in subsequent events.
Michael Page: I said if anybody sees me in the UFC it’s because I got a good deal…I would never have gone over and shortchanged myself
#TheMMAHour pic.twitter.com/XcTZP5ohiP— Jed I. Goodman © (@jedigoodman) December 18, 2023
At the same time, one can assume that Michael has also signed a lucrative deal with the UFC. Previously, in an interview with Ariel Helwani on the MMA Hour, Page shared that he was happy with the UFC deal he signed. He commented, “If anybody sees me in the UFC is because I got a good deal. I would have never have gone over and short-changed myself in any way, shape, or form like it was a good deal”.
Considering that he is taking on mainstay Kevin Holland in his first fight, one can expect a pretty good payout for the Englishman. Further, Michael has also been touted to face off against the likes of Stephen Thompson, Kamaru Usman, and others. Thus, it would mean that despite being 36 years old already, Page has been signed on to the UFC for a multi-fight deal, setting him up to make a solid payday.
