Michael Page calls for a fight against Sean Strickland after victory in Paris

Michael Page defeated Nursulton Ruziboev by unanimous decision on Saturday at UFC Fight Night 287 in Paris. Despite the win, Page expressed dissatisfaction with his performance, stating that Ruziboev failed to fully engage in the striking exchanges. Following the contest, Page identified UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland as his preferred future opponent. He expressed confidence that Strickland’s aggressive, forward-moving style would force the competitive striking match he desires. This matchup marked the final bout on Page's current UFC contract, and the fighter intends to negotiate a new deal. Page remains focused on securing a knockout victory in his next appearance to validate his performance beyond a judges' decision.

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