UFC welterweight dynamic Nursulton Ruziboev earned his 26th career first‑round win in front of a roaring crowd on Saturday at UFC Baku fight night.
He forced Russia’s Andrey Pulyaev into a corner to submit with a choke that proved decisive before the round ended just as the clock ticked down.
The bout headlined the Baku card taking centre stage, drawing a massive crowd.
Ruziboev controlled the opening minutes, dictating the rhythm and delivering the stoppage with surgical precision before the bell.
The victory kept his perfect record intact and closed the event’s main fight leaving fans exhilarated.
His performance reinforced his reputation as a dangerous prospect as a fast starter in the welterweight division.