UFC welterweight dominant Nursulton Ruziboev earned his 26th career first‑round win in front of a roaring crowd on Saturday at UFC Baku event.
He forced Russia’s Andrey Pulyaev into a desperate position to submit with a choke that left no doubt before the round ended with seconds to spare.
The bout headlined the Baku card as the main attraction, drawing a large crowd.
Ruziboev controlled the early moments, dictating the flow and delivering the stoppage without hesitation before the bell.
The victory kept his untarnished record intact and closed the event’s main fight leaving fans exhilarated.
His performance reinforced his reputation as a feared opponent as a quick aggressor in the welterweight division.