Michael 'Venom' Page, 39, will face Nursulton Ruziboev, 32, in a middleweight bout at UFC Paris on 5 September. Page, who signed with the UFC in 2023 after nine years with Bellator, earned a decision win over Sam Patterson in March. Though he has four of five UFC victories, he expressed frustration that the promotion hasn’t booked him against a bigger name. Ruziboev is on a three‑fight winning streak and is ranked 15th in the UFC middleweight division, yet neither fighter is a household name.

Page’s return to middleweight follows his welterweight fight with Patterson. He plans to continue competing in both divisions to maximise his opponent pool and has previously called for an all‑British bout with former champion Leon Edwards. The Paris card also features Modestas Bukauskas vs. Oumar Sy and Kurtis Campbell vs. Trevor Peek, with the headline fight still to be announced.

The atomistic clash is part of the UFC’s European push, showcasing rising talent and establishing Paris as a key venue for the promotion’s global expansion.

The event will take place at the Accor Arena in Paris, drawing fans eager for high‑stakes matchups.