UFC welterweight dynamic 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 with seconds to spare.
The bout headlined the Baku card capturing everyone's attention, drawing a massive crowd.
Ruziboev controlled the opening minutes, dictating the tempo and delivering the stoppage without hesitation before the bell.
The victory kept his unbeaten record intact and closed the event’s main fight to a thunderous applause.
His performance reinforced his reputation as a feared opponent as a fast starter in the welterweight division.