Michael Venom Page Departs UFC After Paris Win

Michael Venom Page’s tenure with the Ultimate Fighting Championship has concluded following his unanimous decision victory over Nursulton Ruziboev at UFC Paris. The fight, which took place on Saturday, September 5, 2026, marked the final bout on Page’s contract with the promotion. Shortly after his win, Page was removed from the UFC’s rankings eligibility pool. UFC President Dana White confirmed that the organization did not anticipate re-signing the fighter. "I don't think we're signing him, no," White stated. "I think it's been pretty clear that he wasn't being resigned, and that he would be taken out of the rankings because he wasn't on the roster." Page, who joined the UFC in 2024 after a notable career in Bellator, finished his UFC run with a record of five wins and one loss. Despite securing victories, his fights often went to the judges' scorecards, and some bouts were met with boos from the audience, suggesting a disconnect between his performance style and the promotion's perceived preferences for finishes. In the aftermath of the Paris event, Page himself expressed uncertainty about his future with the UFC.