Michael Page Vows More Risks After UFC Paris Decision

Michael Page says he needs to take "more risks" in the cage after grinding out another unanimous decision, this time over Nursulton Ruziboev in the UFC Paris featured fight on Sept. 5, 2026 at Accor Arena.

The win pushed Page to 5-1 inside the Octagon and extended his winning streak to four, but it did nothing to quiet the growing complaint about how he gets there. All six of his UFC fights have gone the distance, and he managed just 39 significant strikes combined across his two most recent outings. Paris was also the last fight on his contract, which means his immediate UFC future is unresolved even after a lopsided run of wins.

Page was blunt about the disconnect between his results and his output. "The frustrating thing is that I feel great, which sometimes means I haven't done enough, and the results show that I haven't done enough," he said. "I probably need to push myself a little bit more and take a few more risks."

Why Does Michael Page Keep Winning Decisions Instead of Finishing Fights?

Page's counterstriking and unorthodox footwork make him brutally hard to hit clean, but that same defense-first approach invites long stretches where nothing happens if an opponent won't chase him. "There is no one in the world who can strike with me, but then again, there are too many people who can survive with me," Page said. "That's the problem. That's what I need to change. My output needs to change."

That style has carried him through a decade in Bellator and now six fights in the UFC largely unchanged. Page says he wants to "doctor" it going forward, opening himself up more so opponents feel comfortable enough to engage. Whether a fighter built entirely around distance and timing can suddenly become a finisher without giving up the traits that make him so hard to beat is the real question hanging over any comeback.

What Happens to Michael Page's UFC Contract Now?

UFC Paris was the final bout on Page's current deal, and a new contract is not guaranteed despite the winning streak. A 5-1 Octagon record usually makes for an easy re-sign, but the entertainment concerns give the promotion real leverage to let him walk, and other organizations building out their rosters would likely have interest if that happens.

Betting Angle

Page's fights have become a reliable trend play regardless of opponent: the under on significant strikes and the over on total rounds have both cashed repeatedly given his six straight decisions. Sportsbooks pricing his next appearance, wherever it happens, will need to weight that pattern heavily, since his own admission that he plays it safe suggests oddsmakers should expect another low-output, distance fight unless he actually changes his approach in the cage rather than just in interviews.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Michael Page say after UFC Paris?

Michael Page said fans deserve more and that he needs to take more risks after winning a unanimous decision over Nursulton Ruziboev at UFC Paris on Sept. 5, 2026.

What is Michael Page's UFC record?

Michael Page is 5-1 in the UFC after his win over Nursulton Ruziboev at UFC Paris, with his only loss coming against Ian Machado Garry.

Is Michael Page still under UFC contract?

UFC Paris was the final fight on Michael Page's current UFC contract, leaving his future with the promotion uncertain despite a four-fight winning streak.