Longtime Bellator Competitor Michael Page Announces Free Agency

After a run with Bellator MMA that began more than a decade ago, Michael Page will get a chance to test the free agent waters.

Page announced Monday on "The MMA Hour" that his contract with the California-based promotion has expired. Bellator still retains matching rights, but the 36-year-old welterweight is interested exploring his options, which could include returns to boxing or bare knuckle boxing. “Venom” also plans on attending this Saturday’s UFC event at the O2 Arena in London. Sherdog.com subsequently confirmed with a Bellator official that Page is indeed a free agent.

“I think it’s time for me to just explore what else is out there,” Page aid. “It doesn’t mean I’m not going to go…