Fans booed as Michael "Venom" Page secured an underwhelming victory in his UFC farewell. The 39-year-old British fighter, known for his flashy striking and highlight-reel knockouts, faced Uzbekistan’s Nursulton Ruziboev in Paris. Although Page won by unanimous decision, the crowd was unimpressed, especially after he failed to deliver the exciting finish many expected. This marked his fifth UFC win since joining the organization in 2024, all of which have come via decision rather than knockout. Page had entered the fight with a reputation for explosive striking, but he admitted before the bout that he had struggled to perform up to his usual standard since joining the UFC. The fight against Ruziboev followed a familiar pattern for Page. While he showed his signature movement and evasion skills, he lacked the finishing instinct that defines top-level fighters. Ruziboev controlled much of the first round on the ground, but Page began to gain momentum midway through the fight. He landed a powerful kick to Ruziboev’s knee, which momentarily wobbled the younger fighter. However, the action remained sparse, and the crowd grew increasingly frustrated as Page only landed 12 significant strikes compared to Ruziboev’s eight. Despite the win, the crowd’s boos echoed as Page’s arm was raised after the decision. With this fight, Page’s UFC contract has now expired, making him a free agent. Potential next steps for the fighter could include joining the Professional Fighters League (PFL) or transitioning to boxing. Meanwhile, fellow British fighter Kurtis Campbell secured a win of his own, submitting American Trevor Peek in the third round via rear-naked choke. This victory marked a return to winning form for Campbell, who had lost his UFC debut in March. The 24-year-old Liverpudlian now has nine wins and one loss in his professional career. Other notable results from the event included Nathaniel Wood, also from London, who lost by unanimous decision to Moldova’s Pavel Andrusca. Wood’s four-fight winning streak came to an end, while Andrusca extended his unbeaten record to nine. The event also set up a highly anticipated flyweight title fight at UFC 322 in October, where Brazil’s Natalia Silva will challenge China’s Wang Cong for the vacant title. Current champion Valentina Shevchenko has vacated the belt due to injury and is expected to be sidelined for over a year.