Michael Page's hopes for new UFC contract head in the wrong direction

Michael Page defeated Nursulton Ruziboev by unanimous decision (29-28 on all three scorecards) in a middleweight co-main event at UFC Fight Night 287, but his performance failed to impress UFC management. Despite the win, Page was denied an in-cage interview, and on Monday the UFC sent an email to media rankings panelists stating he had been 'removed from rankings eligibility effective immediately.' The moves signal that Page, now 26-3 in MMA and 5-1 in the UFC, is unlikely to receive a new contract.