Surging middleweight contenders Michael Page and Nursulton Ruziboev are scheduled to face each other at UFC Paris on Saturday inside Accor Arena in France.
Both fighters are on a three-fight win streak, but Ruziboev is going to be the betting underdog with +145 UFC odds. On the other hand, Page will be the -175 betting favorite.
UFC Paris: Michael Page vs. Nursulton Ruziboev Fight Odds
- Michael Page: -175
- Nursulton Ruziboev: +145
UFC Paris: Michael Page vs. Nursulton Ruziboev: Tale of the Tape
| Michael Page | Nursulton Ruziboev | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 39 | 32 |
| Height | 6’3” | 6’5” |
| Reach | 79 inches | 76 inches |
| Leg Reach | 42 inches | 44 inches |
| Record | 25-3 | 37-9-2 |
| Fighting Style | Striker | Kickboxer |
| Finishing Rate | 64% | 92% |
UFC Paris: Michael Page vs. Nursulton Ruziboev: Prediction
I predict a submission win for Ruziboev over Page because he’s the better grappler and submission artist. Page has been very elusive and quick on his feet, but I think Ruziboev has the tools to beat him.
Page’s speed and footwork are still on point at this point in his career, but his head movement has slowed a bit, which is why I believe Ruziboev can catch him with a solid punch, knock him down, and put him on the canvas.
Once in top position, Ruziboev will exhaust his grappling and submission repertoire to force a tap out of Page. Ruziboev can also choose to attack Page’s lead leg because it can be very vulnerable with calf kicks.
Michael Page’s Recent Fight Results
Page was signed by the UFC in 2024 after being a former top contender in Bellator. In five UFC fights, he scored four wins and one loss. His victories were against Kevin Holland, Shara Magomedov, Jared Cannonier, and Sam Patterson, while his lone defeat was to Ian Machado Garry.
Nursulton Ruziboev’s Recent Fight Results
Ruziboev was a former Open Fighting Championship and WEF Global titleholder before signing with the UFC in 2023. In six bouts in the promotion, he recorded five wins (Brunno Ferreira, Sedriques Dumas, Eric McConico, Dustin Stoltzfus, and Andrey Pulyaev) and one loss (Joaquin Buckley).
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