UFC welterweight dominant Nursulton Ruziboev earned his 26th career first‑round win in front of a roaring crowd on Saturday at UFC Baku show.
He forced Russia’s Andrey Pulyaev to the canvas to submit with a choke that proved decisive before the round ended just as the clock ticked down.
The bout headlined the Baku card as the main attraction, drawing a massive crowd.
Ruziboev controlled the early moments, dictating the flow and delivering the stoppage without hesitation 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 feared opponent as a explosive opener in the welterweight division.