UFC Paris adds several bouts, including Michael Page’s surprising middleweight return
UFC Paris cards are taking shape as Michael 'Venom' Page prepares for a return to the middleweight division against Nursulton Ruziboev this September.
What happened
The card features a notable middleweight contest between Michael 'Venom' Page and Nursulton Ruziboev. Coverage from outlets including Yahoo Sports, BBC, MMA Junkie, and MMA Fighting emphasizes the scale of the announcement, with reports citing between seven and eight total fights added to the card.
News regarding the event has also linked the card to a potential return for Tom Aspinall. Future developments will center on the remaining fight card announcements as the September date approaches.
Coverage does not yet specify the full list of remaining participants or the headlining bout for the event.
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Coverage (7)
- 8 fights announced for UFC Paris including Michael ‘Venom’ Page vs. Nursulton Ruziboev Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- UFC Announces First Batch of Fights for Next UFC Paris Event in September Sports Illustrated · 46d ago
- Michael ‘Venom’ Page added to mooted Tom Aspinall UFC return card talkSPORT · 46d ago
- UFC Announces Seven Fights for UFC Paris in September heavy.com · 46d ago
- Michael Page returns to middleweight, meets Nursulton Ruziboev at UFC Paris MMA Junkie · 46d ago
- UFC Paris: Michael 'Venom' Page to face Nursulton Ruziboev on 5 September BBC · 46d ago
- UFC Paris adds several bouts, including Michael Page’s surprising middleweight return MMA Fighting · 46d ago
Questions people are asking
When is the UFC Paris event?
The event is scheduled for September 5, 2026.
Who is Michael 'Venom' Page fighting?
He is scheduled to face Nursulton Ruziboev in a middleweight bout.
How many fights have been announced for the event?
Reports from various outlets indicate that between seven and eight fights have been confirmed so far.
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