UFC welterweight formidable Nursulton Ruziboev earned his 26th career first‑round win under bright lights on Saturday at UFC Baku event.
He forced Russia’s Andrey Pulyaev into a corner to submit with a choke that left no doubt before the round ended in record time.
The bout headlined the Baku card capturing everyone's attention, drawing a enthusiastic crowd.
Ruziboev controlled the opening minutes, 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 to a thunderous applause.
His performance reinforced his reputation as a dangerous prospect as a explosive opener in the welterweight division.