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Michael “Venom” Page Wins UFC Paris, Contract Renewal Uncertain

9/7/2026

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Summary

Page Wins, Uncertain

Michael “Venom” Page won a unanimous decision at UFC Paris, leaving his contract renewal uncertain.
He landed 12 significant strikes while Ruziboev landed eight on September 5, 2026.
Page said he must raise output, take more risks and tweak his style after hearing boos.
If released, he could sign with the PFL, BKFC, or Misfits Boxing.

Summary

British Fighter Booed

The UFC Fight Night bout at Accor Arena in Paris lasted the full three rounds.
It was the fifth UFC Fight Night hosted in the French capital, marking continued European expansion.
The French audience booed throughout the fight.
The referee intervened in round three, separating the fighters due to insufficient action.
The matchup featured a British fighter against an Uzbek fighter, illustrating UFC’s diverse roster.

History

Historical Context

In June 2019, sport minister Roxana Maracineanu announced that MMA would become legal in France on 1 January 2020, ending a ban that had forced earlier bouts to use Pancrase-style rules. The first fully regulated UFC-sanctioned fight occurred on 8 October 2020 in Vitry-sur-Seine, and the 2026 Paris showdown featuring Michael “Venom” Page reflects the sport’s still-young French framework and ongoing debate over event pacing.

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Page Wins, Uncertain

Michael “Venom” Page won a unanimous decision at UFC Paris, leaving his contract renewal uncertain.
He landed 12 significant strikes while Ruziboev landed eight on September 5, 2026.
Page said he must raise output, take more risks and tweak his style after hearing boos.
If released, he could sign with the PFL, BKFC, or Misfits Boxing.

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