Michael 'Venom' Page family: Everything you need to know about the UFC star's life outside the cage

Michael 'Venom' Page, commonly known as 'MVP', is a 37-year-old British mixed martial artist and kickboxer. The former Bellator MMA welterweight fighter has garnered acclaim for his dynamic striking and intricate kickboxing techniques, accumulating a 22-2 professional record, including 13 knockout victories.

While his professional career often commands attention, his personal life remains a topic of interest for many fans.

Page, hailing from London, was born to Curtis Page Sr. and Pauline Reece, both skilled in the art of Lau Gar kung fu. His father was a British Telecom employee originally from Trinidad, while his mother was a nurse who hailed from Jamaica.

MVP is the maternal nephew of Lau Gar Master Stan Brown, who not only instructed his father but also holds a special place in the family lineage. Amidst a bustling household, Page shares his upbringing with nine siblings, three of whom joined the family through adoption.

Page's father served as his instructor. Among his nine siblings, Sefena and his brothers Curtis Jr., Jamie, and Kalon have also achieved acclaim as kickboxing champions. 'Venom' started his Lau Gar training at the tender age of 3, stepping into his first kickboxing tournament at 5. Demonstrating exceptional commitment, he immersed himself in competition at the age of 8, making his debut in an international tournament held in Germany.

For a long time, Page was considered among the best fighters competing outside the UFC. He transitioned to the promotion in 2023 and made a successful debut by defeating Kevin Holland via unanimous decision at UFC 299. The 37-year-old will return to action against rising contender Ian Machado Garry at UFC 303 this weekend.

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Michael 'Venom' Page does not like to drag family into MMA rivalries

Apart from a dynamic fighting style, Michael 'Venom' Page is known for his charismatic personality and confident public appearances. Despite being involved in some fierce rivalries over the years, the 36-year-old fighter has refrained from launching personal attacks on his opponents, particularly involving their families.

In December 2023, former interim UFC welterweight champion Colby Covington received a lot of fan backlash for his crass comments about reigning champion Leon Edwards' late father. This was also the time when the controversy around Ian Garry's wife was at its peak.

Page, who had already signed a contract with the UFC at that point and was awaiting to make his UFC debut against Kevin Holland at UFC 299, shared his thoughts on how trash-talking has changed in the sport over the years.

He then went on to register strong disagreement about fighters commenting on each others' families:

"I don't like what I am seeing nowadays. I don't like when people are talking about people's dead fathers, people talking about people's partners and girlfriends."

He added:

"I come from a traditional background. I get the hype, I get the 'me and you going back and forth'. But leave everybody else out of it."

Catch Michael Page's comments below (11:30):