Michael "Venom" Page says his relationship with UFC president Dana White never existed. The welterweight fighter made the blunt assessment in recent comments, indicating the two have operated at odds throughout Page's time in the promotion.
Page has been a middling draw in the UFC despite flashing elite striking skills. He's never received the push from the front office that typically elevates fighters into title contention. White's public indifference toward Page suggests the UFC brass simply doesn't view him as a priority talent worth investing marketing dollars behind.
This isn't unusual in MMA. White controls the narrative around fighter star power. If he doesn't champion someone, sponsors dry up, fight slots shrink, and momentum stalls. Page has fought sporadically over recent years, the kind of scheduling pattern that signals a promotion has moved on.
Page's candor here reflects a frustration many midcard fighters share privately. You can win fights and look sharp doing it. Doesn't matter if the president isn't selling you to the public. The UFC operates on White's preferences, not pure merit. Page appears to have accepted that reality and is speaking openly about it. Whether that changes anything remains to be seen.