Michael Page's UFC Farewell Ends in Controversial Decision Win

In his last fight under the UFC banner, Michael 'Venom' Page faced Nursulton Ruziboev in Paris, where he emerged victorious by unanimous decision. However, the outcome was met with discontent from the crowd, who were hoping for a more thrilling conclusion to Page's tenure with the organization.

Page, a renowned striker known for his knockout power, struggled to deliver the explosive performance fans anticipated. Although he landed a few notable strikes, the fight lacked the finishing touches that have characterized his career prior to joining the UFC. Since debuting in 2024, all five of his wins in the promotion have come via decision.

The bout saw Ruziboev controlling much of the first round on the ground, but Page began to assert himself as the fight progressed. Despite landing a kick that visibly affected Ruziboev, the action was sporadic, leading to frustration among spectators. Ultimately, Page managed to land only 12 significant strikes compared to Ruziboev's eight, highlighting a lack of offensive output.

With his UFC contract now expired, Page faces an uncertain future. He may explore opportunities with other promotions, such as the PFL, or potentially transition to boxing. Meanwhile, the event also featured notable performances, including a first-round TKO victory for Salahdine Parnasse in his UFC debut against Dan Hooker, and a submission win for Kurtis Campbell over Trevor Peek.

As Page reflects on his UFC journey, he acknowledges the need to re-establish himself, but the lack of a decisive finish in his farewell fight leaves lingering questions about his next steps.