Michael Page vs Nursulton Ruziboev Prediction & Picks - UFC Fight Night 287

Prediction published on 9/4/26, 4:33 AM  by Tyler Doty | Modified on 9/4/26 at 4:36 AM in UFC Picks

Between the middleweight and welterweight divisions, Michael Page is still torn! After starting his UFC career with two fights at welterweight, the Englishman decided to move down to middleweight, where he scored two wins over Shara Magomedov and Jared Cannonier. But in 2026, “Venom” chose to move down a weight class, defeating American Sam Patterson in March. These have been standout victories for Michael Page, and one thing that has remained constant since he arrived in the big leagues is his endurance. All five of his fights have gone the distance, proving that cardio is one of the British fighter’s strengths. Michael Page will need to showcase this quality in Paris this weekend in a bout that promises to be explosive.

Nursulton Ruziboev remains undefeated in the middleweight division since joining the UFC. The Uzbek fighter has five wins in as many fights, displaying his full technical arsenal to secure victories (by KO, submission, or decision). A well-rounded fighter, “Black” impresses fight after fight; he has lost only once, back in May 2024 against Joaquin Buckley. With a reach that’s enough to strike fear into opponents, Nursulton Ruziboev is a formidable and feared opponent. And it will take a Michael Page at the top of his game to secure the victory at the Accor Arena.