What happened: Rankings panelists were told Page was no longer eligible for the middleweight list, effective immediately. He closed his deal by beating Nursulton Ruziboev via unanimous decision Saturday at Accor Arena.
Why it matters: The move takes a 5-1 UFC fighter out of the current contender pool. Page enters free agency with no new agreement in place.
By the numbers: Page improved to 26-3 overall against Ruziboev, with all three judges scoring the fight 29-28.
What to watch: Watch for whether Page and UFC reopen contract talks or he signs with another promotion.