UFC welterweight formidable Nursulton Ruziboev earned his 26th career first‑round win on a night of high tension on Saturday at UFC Baku show.
He forced Russia’s Andrey Pulyaev into a corner to submit with a choke that shocked the audience before the round ended in record time.
The bout headlined the Baku card taking centre stage, drawing a massive crowd.
Ruziboev controlled the first phases, 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 quick aggressor in the welterweight division.