UFC Paris is taking shape following a series of announcements from the promotion on July 15.
This past weekend saw considered one of the region’s top stars, Benoit Saint Denis, suffer an enormous setback after he was submitted in under a minute in Las Vegas.
The likes of recent UFC signing Michael Aljarouj will look to provide the French fans something to cheer about when the Octagon returns to Paris on September 5.
Six latest matchups have now been confirmed for this card on the Accor Arena, which is certain to bring probably the greatest atmospheres of the yr.
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Michael ‘Venom’ Page vs Nursulton Ruziboev announced for UFC Paris
On July 15, the UFC France account on X officially announced six latest matchups for the upcoming Paris card in September.
Essentially the most notable of those fights is the subsequent welterweight bout for Michael ‘Venom’ Page, which shall be the ultimate fight on his current contract.
‘MVP’ shall be taking over Nursulton Ruziboev, who has gone 5-1 contained in the Octagon, along with his only loss coming to Joaquin Buckley via unanimous decision.
Page’s future with the UFC was called into query following his disappointing win in March after he was critical of the promotion’s matchmaking.
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‘MVP’ shall be joined on the cardboard by several other fighters who also competed in London back in March, with one name specifically standing out.
Following a closely-fought loss on his UFC debut, Losense Keita can have the chance to deliver on the hype when he faces Muhammad Naimov.
The opposite matchups made official for UFC Paris are:
- Light heavyweight: Modestas Bukauskas vs. Oumar Sy
- Featherweight: Kurtis Campbell vs. Trevor Peek
- Women’s bantamweight: Nora Cornolle vs. Klaudia Sygula
- Heavyweight: Mario Pinto vs. Ryan Spann
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