Michael Page expresses frustration over UFC matchmaking ahead of Paris fight
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 12:10 AM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Michael 'Venom' Page will face Nursulton Ruziboev at UFC Paris in September, marking his last fight on his current UFC contract. Page, who has one loss in five UFC fights, voiced his frustration with the matchmaking process, emphasizing difficulty in securing high-profile opponents. He expressed disappointment over being matched with less well-known fighters despite his successful track record. Page hopes to negotiate terms for future fights that would allow him to pursue his goal of winning a title, stating he is willing to face any opponent willing to step in the cage with him.
- •Page has one fight left on his UFC contract.
- •He faces Nursulton Ruziboev at UFC Paris next month.
- •Page has expressed repeated frustrations regarding matchmaking.
- •He remains focused on competing for a title in the future.
- •Page has one loss in five UFC appearances.
- 12:10 AMYahoo Sports — Michael 'Venom' Page frustrated with head-scratching UFC matchmaking: 'It's excuse after excuse'
"With just one fight left on his UFC deal, "MVP" faces unheralded up-and-comer Nursulton Ruziboev at UFC Paris in September.
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