# Michael Page middleweight bout at UFC Paris > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/michael-page-middleweight-bout-at-ufc-paris > Updated: 2026-09-05T21:13:21.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. Michael Page prepared to face Nursulton Ruziboev at UFC Paris in a bout that served as the final fight on his current UFC contract. Page indicated a preference for staying in the middleweight division to avoid the congestion of the welterweight class, stating his intention to deliver a performance that would ‘remind the UFC why they brought me to this organization’. On September 5, 2026, Page defeated Ruziboev via unanimous decision at the Accor Arena. All three judges scored the match 29-28. While the victory extended Page’s professional record to 26-3 and marked his fourth consecutive win in the UFC, he expressed dissatisfaction with his own output, noting that he felt he was holding back and needs to take more risks in future fights. ## Claims - Michael Page defeated Nursulton Ruziboev via unanimous decision with scores of 29-28, 29-28, and 29-28. (single source) - The victory moved Michael Page to a professional record of 26-3. (single source) - The loss dropped Nursulton Ruziboev to a professional record of 37-10-2. (single source) - Michael Page stated he needs to take more risks and increase his output to improve his performance. (single source) - The bout took place at the Accor Arena during UFC Paris on September 5, 2026. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-05: Michael Page defeats Nursulton Ruziboev at UFC Paris Michael Page secured a unanimous decision victory over Nursulton Ruziboev at UFC Paris, though Page admitted he needs to take more risks to improve his fighting style. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/michael-page-defeats-nursulton-ruziboev-at-ufc-paris ### 2026-09-03: Michael Page targets middleweight stability ahead of UFC Paris Michael Page faces Nursulton Ruziboev at UFC Paris in the final fight of his current contract, aiming to solidify his place in the middleweight division. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/michael-page-targets-historic-performance-at-ufc-paris --- Cite as: Michael Page middleweight bout at UFC Paris. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/michael-page-middleweight-bout-at-ufc-paris