Page was unavailable for comment, but is known to be desperately disappointed at being unable to showcase his thrilling skills against the American Anderson as he makes his run at a Bellator world title.

Anderson, meanwhile, said: “I’m upset, as MMA fighters we are always fighting injuries.

“I’ve fought through stuff my whole career and it would take a whole lot for me to pull out of a fight this close to it happening. This is how I make my living, so even longer of a layoff does me no good. When he gets rebooked, it better be against me and I want it to happen as soon as possible.”