Michael 'Venom' Page has revealed that his upcoming fight with Nursulton Ruziboev is the final bout on his current UFC contract. Page says he is not eager for the fight to be his last with the promotion, expressing a desire to pursue bigger matchups going forward.
Michael "Venom" Page has disclosed that his contract with the UFC will expire once he steps out of the cage against Nursulton Ruziboev, making the upcoming welterweight bout a pivotal moment in his promotional future.
Page, 39, carries a 25-3-0 record into the fight and currently sits at number 12 in the welterweight rankings. The Englishman, who trains out of London Shootfighters, stands six-foot-three with a 79-inch reach and operates out of a switch stance. His striking accuracy of 58 percent stands out as one of the sharper figures in the division, and he averages 2.28 significant strikes per minute. Page made clear he is not content to let this be his final appearance under the UFC banner, stating a desire to chase bigger opportunities within the promotion going forward.
Ruziboev, 32, represents a significant physical challenge. The Uzbek fighter, who competes out of UZB Patriot, stands six-foot-five with a 76-inch reach and holds a career record of 37-9-2. He lands 2.59 significant strikes per minute at 46 percent accuracy and brings a steady takedown threat, averaging 0.75 per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Page's contract status means a strong performance could significantly strengthen his leverage in any future negotiations with the UFC.
- At number 12 in the welterweight rankings, a win over Ruziboev could push Page toward the top ten and the bigger fights he is seeking.
- The stylistic contrast is notable — Page's elite striking accuracy against a physically imposing, high-output striker in Ruziboev sets up a dangerous stand-up exchange.
- If Page departs after this fight, it would mark the end of a welterweight tenure that has kept him on the fringes of title contention throughout.
