Mike Perry speaks out after suffering injury during upset loss to Brandon Jenkins: “Health is wealthâ€
Today's UFC Paris main card lineup featured a highly anticipated middleweight contest between Michael Page and Nursulton Ruziboev.
Page (26-3 MMA) had entered this afternoon's bout on a three-fight winning streak, this after scoring decision victories over Sharabutdin Magomedov, Jared Cannonier and Sam Patterson in his most previous Octagon appearances. Prior to those triumphs, ‘Venom' had suffered a decision loss to recent UFC welterweight title challenger Ian Machado Garry.
Meanwhile, Nursulton Ruziboev (37-10-2 MMA) also entered today's bout sporting a three-fight winning streak, with his most recent Octagon victory coming over Andrey Pulyaev via submission this past June. The Uzbekistan native had gone 12-1 over his past thirteen fights overall prior to today's affair.
Today's UFC Paris ‘Page vs. Ruziboev' contest resulted in an absolute snooze fest. Michael Page was the aggressor throughout the bout, but that isn't saying much. Ruziboev seemingly had no interest in engaging and after fifteen minutes of feints and posturing, ‘Venom' was awarded the unanimous decision victory from the judges' in attendance.
Official UFC Paris Results: Michael Page def. Nursulton Ruziboev by unanimous decision (30-27 x2, 29-28)
Check out how the pros reacted to ‘Page vs. Ruziboev' below:
Michael Page promised to deliver a knockout. So of course he is going to point his way to a decision with 30 significant strikes landed. #UFCParis
— Adam Martin (@MMAdamMartin) September 5, 2026
John Hathaway in MVP’s corner. It’s nice that even though his return to competition was short-lived that he’s found a more permanent spot in the MMA space #UFCParis
— Nolan King (@mma_kings) September 5, 2026
No fucking way. MVP buggy choke would be too much
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) September 5, 2026
This fight is making me fall asleep. #UFCParis
— Adam Martin (@MMAdamMartin) September 5, 2026
10-9 Ruziboev #UFCParis
— Nolan King (@mma_kings) September 5, 2026
They way they have completely failed at matchmaking Page needs to be studied. Hopefully MVP or Coker know what they’re doing.
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) September 5, 2026
MVP is really one of the most frustrating fighters ever to watch. You know he can do absolutely violent things at a moment’s notice, but he spends 99% of his time doing absolutely nothing. You get like one cool moment from him every 4 fights.
— Tom Taylor (@TomTaylorWrites) September 5, 2026
19-19 #UFCParis
— Nolan King (@mma_kings) September 5, 2026
Post-fight reactions to Michael Page defeating Nursulton Ruziboev at UFC Paris:
29-28 MVP
MVP has proven that he can beat solid competition in the UFC, but he hasn’t been able to do it with the same sort of magic that once made him such a big attraction in MMA.
Smart game plan and should get the nod on the scorecards. Ruziboev barely did anything.
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) September 5, 2026
I've never been so excited for a fight to end lmfao
— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) September 5, 2026
Yeah I am done defending this guy. Horrendously boring performance, and he can do so much better. Killer instinct of Mother Teresa. https://t.co/R4CHQCa3Tg
— Tom Taylor (@TomTaylorWrites) September 5, 2026
ZERO chance the UFC re-signs Michael Page after this performance. No way. He’s gone. #UFCParis
— Adam Martin (@MMAdamMartin) September 5, 2026
Who would you like to see ‘MVP' fight next following his decision victory over Ruziboev this afternoon in France? Share your thoughts in the comment section PENN Nation!
Raoni
Barcelos says medical testing has yet to determine why he lost
consciousness during his
Ultimate Fighting Championship headliner against Raul Rosas
Jr.
Barcelos faced Rosas Jr. in the main event of
UFC Vegas 121 last month. The Brazilian led on the judges'
scorecards entering the fifth round but lost consciousness during a
grappling exchange against the fence. Rosas Jr. was awarded a
technical knockout victory, and the 39-year-old Barcelos was
transported to a Level 1 trauma center.
Raoni Barcelos undergoes medical tests after losing
consciousness against Raul Rosas Jr. at UFC Vegas 121
Barcelos said he is undergoing tests in Las Vegas to determine what
happened. He hopes to continue fighting but has not ruled out
retirement.
“Unfortunately, we don't know what happened,†Barcelos told MMA
Fighting. “It was a sudden illness. I fell ill and I felt my whole
body really starting to go numb. After that, I don't remember
anything. I only remember [arriving] in the ambulance, asking my
father what happened, and him trying to explain it as best as he
could. It really was an unfortunate [circumstance]. I got sick and
to this day we still don't understand. I'm undergoing a battery of
tests here in [Las] Vegas. I had another on Monday and we're
waiting for a good result. The doctor hasn't released the results
yet and everything is being kept confidential. But I feel better
every day.â€
Barcelos (22-6) entered the bout on a five-fight winning streak. He
has competed in the UFC since 2018, compiling an 11-5 promotional
record with victories over Said
Nurmagomedov, Cody
Garbrandt and Payton
Talbott.
Raoni
Barcelos is still waiting for a diagnosis after his mysterious
health scare: “We don't know what happened. It was a sudden
illness. I fell ill, and I felt my whole body really starting to go
numb. After that, I don't remember anything.” (🎥 @guicruzzz)
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Darren Till gets honest about his performance in win over Yoel Romero
Jasmine Jasudavicius is looking to cement herself as a title contender at UFC Edmonton.
Jasudavicius is set to take on Erin Blanchfield in the co-main event of UFC Edmonton. Jasudavicius enters the bout as a +255 underdog while the American is a -350 favorite on FanDuel. The fight was supposed to happen at UFC 330 in August, but an injury to Blanchfield delayed it to August. Although the Canadian was frustrated to have the fight postponed, she is ecstatic for it to be taking place in Edmonton now.
“That is exactly it. It was like two weeks out that I heard it was being moved,†Jasudavicius said on Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com. “Initially, I was so frustrated because I just put in a whole camp. I was ready, my weight was good, and I was firing on all cylinders. It got moved, and at least we are fighting in Canada now. This works out even better.â€
With extra time, Jasudavicius said she did take some time off to avoid burnout. But she also feels like the extra time will only help her, as she knows Blanchfield is one of the best in the world.
“She's talented; she's one of the top fighters in the world. I won't be talking too much shit. She's skilled, but I know how skilled I am, and I am ready to test myself against the best girls in the world,†Jasudavicius said.
Jasmine Jasudavicius hopeful to earn title shot at UFC Edmonton
Although Jasudavicius is an underdog, she has full confidence in her skillset. She believes she is better on the feet. So, she expects Blanchfield to try and wrestle her a ton, especially once she lands a couple of punches.
If Jasudavicius can turn Blanchfield into just a wrestler, she is confident she will be able to pull off the upset win at UFC Edmonton.
“I'm not too sure. I've watched all of her fights, and it's not like she's going to the wrestling right away; she is comfortable with striking. But I do think once she feels these hands, she will be shooting a little bit more. … My hand will be raised at the end of the night,†Jasudavicius said.
If Jasudavicius gets her hand raised, she believes it will cement her as a title contender at flyweight. And, it would set up a rematch with Natalia Silva, which the Canadian would be thrilled to get the chance to not only avenge her loss, but to take the belt off her.
“It would mean a lot; it's a big milestone,†Jasudavicius concluded. “Just getting into the UFC is a big deal; getting 10 fights in the UFC is a big deal; to get 10 wins is another feather in my cap. … That would be my dream. She gave me the lost which hurt, so if I can take the belt off her, it would fulfill me. I show well, say I finish Blanchfield, it would be me in the talks to get a title shot.â€
Do you think Jasmine Jasudavicius will beat Erin Blanchfield at UFC Edmonton?
I know a lot of folks are looking ahead to UFC 333 next weekend, but up here in CANADA we're stoked for UFC Edmonton this Saturday, headlined by Joaquin Buckley vs. Mike Malott.
OK, “stoked†might be overselling it a tad, but this card is not for you hosers! It's Canada vs. The World, with a ton of pressure on Malott to prove he's the real deal after being handed a top-10 opponent in Buckley. Time to deliver.