What does it take to be a famous star in the roaring arenas of one of the topmost combat promotions and still be peaceful behind the humdrum of fame? For Michael ‘Venom’ Page, he submits his will to his God and faith. MVP is 37 and already has a record of 22-3-0 in his professional career.

How did he get to this point of success? Yes, there was grit, passion, a wonderful team, and his family. But most of all, there was his belief in God. He had once posted on Instagram, “Nothing compares to the feeling of drawing closer to God,” and this has kept him going. So without further ado, let’s see MVP’s beliefs and his source of peace.

What is the religion of MVP?

The former Bellator MMA welterweight star has garnered a lot of acclaim for his lightning-fast striking and kickboxing prowess. The #15 welterweight division fighter in UFC has 13 wins by KO and 13 first-round finishes so his power is palpable for the audience and his opponents. While his professional career has made him a recognized individual, his personal life sparks curiosity as well.

Michael Page (MVP), had not only caught attention for his electric fighting performances but also for an entirely different reason. The MMA star decided to embrace Islam joining other famous athletes who have turned to this faith and found peace in their lives.

Like many other legends such as Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson, MVP embraced Islam. But the same religion resonates and guides people in different ways. What did embracing Islam mean for MVP? He posted about his conversion to Islam and said, “This is a deeply personal and spiritual decision for me. Embracing Islam has brought me peace and a new perspective on life.”

Apart from his faith, fans are also curious about his childhood and how he grew up under the tutelage of his famous uncle. Let’s dive into his past and see how he grew up!

Michael ‘Venom’ Page’s background 

Hailing from London, he was born to Curtis Page Sr. and Pauline Reece both of who were adept at the art of Lau Gar Kung Fu. When his dad was not busy fighting, he was a British Telecom employee and his mother was a nurse hailing from Jamaica. Page is the maternal nephew of Lau Gar Master Stan Brown who also instructed his father and has a significant place in the family tree.

Guess what? Page was not the only child in his family and had a colorful childhood with 9 siblings, three of whom joined the family through adoption. MVP was first instructed by his father and his siblings, Sefena, Curtis Jr, Jamie, and Kalon have also achieved kickboxing acclaim.  

‘Venom’ was already spitting scathing kicks and jabs at the tender age of 3 and stepped into his first kickboxing tournament at 5. He was already getting famous by the age outside the pro MMA community and in 2023, MVP finally got the golden ticket to UFC. ‘Venom’ defeated Kevin Holland in his debut fight via a unanimous decision.