Michael ‘Venom’ Page wins another lackluster outing, this time beating Nursulton Ruziboev at UFC Paris

Michael "Venom" Page secured another unanimous decision victory at UFC Paris, defeating Nursulton Ruziboev 29-28 across the board in a lackluster middleweight bout. Fighting on the final fight of his current UFC contract, Page landed the cleaner striking throughout three rounds but failed to capitalize on damage opportunities or demonstrate the finishing instinct expected of a fighter of his caliber. Early in round two, Page landed a nasty knee kick that visibly hurt Ruziboev, yet he abandoned any aggressive follow-up and reverted to his typical reactive, counter-striking approach. The bout illustrated Page's ongoing struggles since joining the UFC in 2024—while he has won four straight, his performances have drawn consistent criticism for lack of engagement and excitement. The unanimous decision marked his second consecutive uninspired showing, raising questions about whether the promotion will invest in re-signing Page when his contract expires, particularly given his struggles to establish direction across weight classes and his repeated failure to satisfy fans and commentators alike.