UFC Fight Night: Hooker vs. Parnasse  5 Sep 2026 · Accor Arena, Paris, France, FR

Michael Venom Page defeats Nursulton Ruziboev by unanimous decision

Win Michael Venom Page 26-3-0
Loss Nursulton Ruziboev 37-10-2
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Unanimous decision

Round 3 · 5:00

Page vs Ruziboev · UFC Fight Night: Hooker vs. Parnasse

Predictions summary

What happened

The result, the defining moments, and what the verdict means.

Ruziboev took Page down inside the first ten seconds and controlled the round from side control and guard with elbows. Page failed a buggy-choke attempt and struggled to stand.

From round two Page had space, working behind lead-leg stomps, clinch knees and counter right hands to take the last two rounds while the crowd booed the inactivity.

Ruziboev landed further takedowns in round three but did nothing with them.

Judges' scorecards
  • Ben Cartlidge29–28
  • Anders Ohlsson29–28
  • Clemens Werner29–28
Pre-fight analysis — how we saw it going in

Case for Page

Page absorbs 1.51 significant strikes a minute, the lowest figure on this main card, defends 62% of what comes at him, and carries a 201 cm reach — eight centimetres more than Ruziboev. He has won three straight, over Sharabutdin Magomedov, Jared Cannonier and Sam Patterson.

Case for Ruziboev

Ruziboev has 48 professional fights to Page’s 28 and ends them far sooner: a 07:21 average against Page’s 11:21, and 1.02 knockdowns per 15 minutes to Page’s 0.19. Against a 39-year-old who has not stopped anyone in his last five, that power is the clearest route to a result.

What We Were Watching For

  • Page’s last five fights have all gone to a decision — wins over Magomedov, Cannonier and Patterson, and a loss to Ian Machado Garry.
  • Ruziboev defends 33% of takedowns, the lowest figure on this main card, but Page has landed none from six attempts.
  • Knockdown average: 1.02 for Ruziboev against 0.19 for Page.
  • 58% of Page’s significant strikes land against 46% of Ruziboev’s, and Page gives up 1.51 a minute to Ruziboev’s 2.68.
Records & career stats
Page vs Ruziboev
25-3-0
Record
37-9-2
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Recent formRecent formWin–loss record over the fighter’s last five bouts, newest first, as carried in their UFC/FightMetric career stats.
4-1 last 5
United Kingdom
Nationality
Uzbekistan
39
Age
32
1.91 m
Height — Ruziboev leads
1.96 m
201 cm
Reach — Page leads
193 cm
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StanceStanceWhich side a fighter leads from — a striking term, not a religious one. Orthodox: right-handed, left foot and hand forward (the common default). Southpaw: the mirror image, right side forward (usually a left-hander). Switch: changes between the two during a fight.
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62%
Finish rateFinish %Finish rateThe share of a fighter’s wins that ended inside the distance — by KO/TKO or submission — rather than going to the judges’ scorecards. Higher means more finishes.
Source pending
13
Wins by KO/TKOKO wins
13
3
Wins by submissionSub wins
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2.04
Sig. strikes landed / minStr / minSignificant strikes landed per minuteAverage number of significant strikes a fighter lands for every minute of fight time — a read on striking output and pace. From UFC/FightMetric career stats.
1.91
1.36
Sig. strikes absorbed / minAbs / min — Page leadsSignificant strikes absorbed per minuteAverage number of significant strikes a fighter takes for every minute of fight time. Lower is better — it means they get hit less often. From UFC/FightMetric career stats.
2.2
63%
Striking defenseStrike def. — Page leadsStriking defenseThe percentage of opponents’ significant strikes that do not land — strikes slipped, blocked or evaded. Higher is better. Not the same as striking accuracy, which counts your own strikes that land. From UFC/FightMetric.
50%
65%
Takedown defenseTD def. — Page leadsTakedown defenseThe percentage of opponents’ takedown attempts that are stuffed. Higher means harder to put on the mat. From UFC/FightMetric.
45%
11:48
Avg. fight timeAvg. timeAverage fight timeThe mean length of the fighter’s bouts (minutes:seconds) — a rough read on whether they tend to finish early or go the distance. From UFC/FightMetric.
08:27

Career stats per UFC.com; recent form is each fighter's last five bouts. Record is as of fight night; career stats, recent form and win totals are the latest on file and may include this fight. Bars compare each stat on a fixed scale; the “Edge” marker flags the leading corner where the gap is meaningful. The snapshot plots five career rates — output, striking defense, durability (strikes absorbed, inverted), takedown defense and finish rate — each normalised on its own scale.

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Who Called It?

How the analysts' picks held up once the cage door closed.

Bedtime MMA
Hear it — 24:13

Current pick evidence

Picked: Michael Venom Page · Dec

Fight result: Michael Venom Page · Decision

Thinks Page's cagey low-output style is hard to solve on the feet and doubts Ruziboev forces the grappling he needs.

“I am going to pick MVP. I think he's going to win by decision.”

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 70.8% 121 50
  • Method Accuracy 62.9% 56 33
  • Round Accuracy 38.5% 10 16
  • Underdog Accuracy 48.5% 16 17
View full track record (171 calls)
JakeGerberMMA
Hear it — 53:55

Current pick evidence

Picked: Michael Venom Page

Fight result: Michael Venom Page · Decision

Says repeatedly he dislikes the pick, then leans Page on footwork and elusiveness despite Ruziboev's grappling.

“So, for now, I'll say MVP.”

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 65.4% 83 44
  • Method Accuracy 60.4% 29 19
  • Round Accuracy 44.4% 4 5
  • Underdog Accuracy 30.0% 3 7
View full track record (127 calls)
MMA Husky Hustler
Hear it — 26:32

Current pick evidence

Picked: Michael Venom Page · Dec

Fight result: Michael Venom Page · Decision

Picks Michael Venom Page by decision.

“Give me Michael Paige by decision.”

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 64.5% 20 11
  • Method Accuracy 33.3% 6 12
  • Round AccuracyNo round picks
  • Underdog Accuracy 50.0% 2 2
View full track record (31 calls)
DFS By The Numbers
Hear it — 26:57

Current pick evidence

Picked: Michael Venom Page · Dec

Fight result: Michael Venom Page · Decision

Doubts Ruziboev can close distance on Page's defence, leaving a low-action decision.

“I'll go page to win a boring decision here.”

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 64.4% 94 52
  • Method Accuracy 58.5% 48 34
  • Round Accuracy 35.9% 14 25
  • Underdog Accuracy 35.0% 7 13
View full track record (146 calls)
Andrew Richardson
Read source

Current pick evidence

Picked: Michael Venom Page · Dec

Fight result: Michael Venom Page · Decision

MMA Mania's UFC Paris X-Factor preview has Andrew Richardson picking Michael Page by decision.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 58.6% 34 24
  • Method Accuracy 70.6% 24 10
  • Round AccuracyNo qualifying picks
  • Underdog Accuracy 14.3% 1 6
View full track record (58 calls)
AJ Devito
Hear it — 54:30

Current pick evidence

Picked: Nursulton Ruziboev

Fight result: Michael Venom Page · Decision

Picks Nurullo Ruziboev after identifying the size, pressure, knockout power, and submission threat as problems for Michael Page; no method is stated in the pick cue.

“I'm going to go with Nur Sultan Rizzy Boy.”

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 69.6% 165 72
  • Method Accuracy 58.4% 59 42
  • Round Accuracy 75.0% 6 2
  • Underdog Accuracy 46.2% 12 14
View full track record (237 calls)
We Want Picks
Hear it — 160:00

Current pick evidence

Picked: Nursulton Ruziboev

Fight result: Michael Venom Page · Decision

Takes the underdog on the bet that an ageing Page eventually slows enough for Ruziboev's size and pressure.

“I'm picking Nerzleton here. 0% chance I bet on this because MVP is just so freaking good.”

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 64.1% 93 52
  • Method Accuracy 40.0% 2 3
  • Round AccuracyNo qualifying picks
  • Underdog Accuracy 34.5% 10 19
View full track record (145 calls)
HopperMMA
Hear it — 23:51

Current pick evidence

Picked: Nursulton Ruziboev · Dec

Fight result: Michael Venom Page · Decision

Argues Page's grappling weakness gets exposed by Ruziboev's underrated wrestling.

“Yeah, I'm going to go Rusev to be MVP by decision.”

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 63.6% 77 44
  • Method Accuracy 64.6% 42 23
  • Round Accuracy 47.2% 17 19
  • Underdog Accuracy 26.3% 5 14
View full track record (121 calls)

Analyst picks: Bedtime MMA Hit; AJ Devito Miss; JakeGerberMMA Hit; MMA Husky Hustler Hit; DFS By The Numbers Hit; We Want Picks Miss; HopperMMA Miss; Andrew Richardson Hit.

Analyst prediction scorecards
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Bedtime MMA171 resolved calls
Bedtime MMA
Hear it — 24:13

Current pick evidence

Picked: Michael Venom Page · Dec

Fight result: Michael Venom Page · Decision

Thinks Page's cagey low-output style is hard to solve on the feet and doubts Ruziboev forces the grappling he needs.

“I am going to pick MVP. I think he's going to win by decision.”

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 70.8% 121 50
  • Method Accuracy 62.9% 56 33
  • Round Accuracy 38.5% 10 16
  • Underdog Accuracy 48.5% 16 17
View full track record (171 calls)
Sportsbook Favourite call, market price 65.1%. Page · DecPage · Dec R3HitHitNot called
AJ Devito237 resolved calls
AJ Devito
Hear it — 54:30

Current pick evidence

Picked: Nursulton Ruziboev

Fight result: Michael Venom Page · Decision

Picks Nurullo Ruziboev after identifying the size, pressure, knockout power, and submission threat as problems for Michael Page; no method is stated in the pick cue.

“I'm going to go with Nur Sultan Rizzy Boy.”

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 69.6% 165 72
  • Method Accuracy 58.4% 59 42
  • Round Accuracy 75.0% 6 2
  • Underdog Accuracy 46.2% 12 14
View full track record (237 calls)
Sportsbook Underdog call, market price 34.9%. Ruziboev · to winPage · Dec R3MissNot applicable — the winner call missedNot applicable — the winner call missed
JakeGerberMMA127 resolved calls
JakeGerberMMA
Hear it — 53:55

Current pick evidence

Picked: Michael Venom Page

Fight result: Michael Venom Page · Decision

Says repeatedly he dislikes the pick, then leans Page on footwork and elusiveness despite Ruziboev's grappling.

“So, for now, I'll say MVP.”

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 65.4% 83 44
  • Method Accuracy 60.4% 29 19
  • Round Accuracy 44.4% 4 5
  • Underdog Accuracy 30.0% 3 7
View full track record (127 calls)
Sportsbook Favourite call, market price 65.1%. Page · to winPage · Dec R3HitNot calledNot called
MMA Husky Hustler31 resolved calls
MMA Husky Hustler
Hear it — 26:32

Current pick evidence

Picked: Michael Venom Page · Dec

Fight result: Michael Venom Page · Decision

Picks Michael Venom Page by decision.

“Give me Michael Paige by decision.”

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 64.5% 20 11
  • Method Accuracy 33.3% 6 12
  • Round AccuracyNo round picks
  • Underdog Accuracy 50.0% 2 2
View full track record (31 calls)
Sportsbook Favourite call, market price 65.1%. Page · DecPage · Dec R3HitHitNot called
DFS By The Numbers146 resolved calls
DFS By The Numbers
Hear it — 26:57

Current pick evidence

Picked: Michael Venom Page · Dec

Fight result: Michael Venom Page · Decision

Doubts Ruziboev can close distance on Page's defence, leaving a low-action decision.

“I'll go page to win a boring decision here.”

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 64.4% 94 52
  • Method Accuracy 58.5% 48 34
  • Round Accuracy 35.9% 14 25
  • Underdog Accuracy 35.0% 7 13
View full track record (146 calls)
Sportsbook Favourite call, market price 65.1%. Page · DecPage · Dec R3HitHitNot called
We Want Picks145 resolved calls
We Want Picks
Hear it — 160:00

Current pick evidence

Picked: Nursulton Ruziboev

Fight result: Michael Venom Page · Decision

Takes the underdog on the bet that an ageing Page eventually slows enough for Ruziboev's size and pressure.

“I'm picking Nerzleton here. 0% chance I bet on this because MVP is just so freaking good.”

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 64.1% 93 52
  • Method Accuracy 40.0% 2 3
  • Round AccuracyNo qualifying picks
  • Underdog Accuracy 34.5% 10 19
View full track record (145 calls)
Sportsbook Underdog call, market price 34.9%. Ruziboev · to winPage · Dec R3MissNot applicable — the winner call missedNot applicable — the winner call missed
HopperMMA121 resolved calls
HopperMMA
Hear it — 23:51

Current pick evidence

Picked: Nursulton Ruziboev · Dec

Fight result: Michael Venom Page · Decision

Argues Page's grappling weakness gets exposed by Ruziboev's underrated wrestling.

“Yeah, I'm going to go Rusev to be MVP by decision.”

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 63.6% 77 44
  • Method Accuracy 64.6% 42 23
  • Round Accuracy 47.2% 17 19
  • Underdog Accuracy 26.3% 5 14
View full track record (121 calls)
Sportsbook Underdog call, market price 34.9%. Ruziboev · DecPage · Dec R3MissNot applicable — the winner call missedNot applicable — the winner call missed
Andrew Richardson58 resolved calls
Andrew Richardson
Read source

Current pick evidence

Picked: Michael Venom Page · Dec

Fight result: Michael Venom Page · Decision

MMA Mania's UFC Paris X-Factor preview has Andrew Richardson picking Michael Page by decision.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 58.6% 34 24
  • Method Accuracy 70.6% 24 10
  • Round AccuracyNo qualifying picks
  • Underdog Accuracy 14.3% 1 6
View full track record (58 calls)
Sportsbook Favourite call, market price 65.1%. Page · DecPage · Dec R3HitHitNot called

5 of 8 called the winner.

The experts above are a lens, not credentials we conferred — analyst, fighter or betting desk.

No AI predictions are available for this fight yet.

Odds

How the market called it — the final pre-fight line against the result, not betting advice.

Market read · 5 sportsbooks

65% Michael Venom Page
35% Nursulton Ruziboev

Favoured: Page (65%) Called it

Page defeats Ruziboev · Dec

Final pre-fight line · as of 5 Sep 17:29 UTC · 5 sportsbooks · Not betting advice · 21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-MY-RESET

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