Michael Page wrestles Alexander Shlemenko in debut at RAF 14

Michael Page and Alexander Shlemenko, two former Bellator standouts, will compete in a wrestling match at RAF 14 on October 3 in Las Vegas, marking their debut in the promotion. RAF, a wrestling-focused organization, announced the matchup Wednesday.

Page, known as "MVP," has built a reputation as one of MMA's most explosive strikers. His 17–2 run with Bellator featured numerous highlight-reel knockouts and a challenge for the interim welterweight title. Since joining the UFC in 2025, he has gone 4–1 and is currently on a three-fight winning streak, most recently defeating Sam Patterson by decision at UFC London in March. Page is scheduled to fight again at UFC Paris on September 5 before his RAF appearance.

Shlemenko, now 42 years old, compiled an 89-fight career built largely on his striking prowess, recording 36 knockouts. He has also proven effective on the mat, with 13 submission victories. The veteran was a dominant middleweight in Bellator's prime years, capturing the promotion's middleweight title in 2013 and defending it three consecutive times. Both fighters will venture into unfamiliar territory on the wrestling mats at RAF 14.

The event is headlined by No. 1 UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan facing Dillon Danis.