UFC welterweight dominant 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 desperate position to submit with a choke that proved decisive before the round ended in record time.
The bout headlined the Baku card taking centre stage, drawing a large crowd.
Ruziboev controlled the opening minutes, dictating the tempo and delivering the stoppage in a blaze of speed 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.