UFC welterweight formidable Nursulton Ruziboev earned his 26th career first‑round win under bright lights on Saturday at UFC Baku show.
He forced Russia’s Andrey Pulyaev to the canvas to submit with a choke that shocked the audience before the round ended in record time.
The bout headlined the Baku card capturing everyone's attention, drawing a large crowd.
Ruziboev controlled the first phases, dictating the rhythm and delivering the stoppage with surgical precision before the bell.
The victory kept his unbeaten record intact and closed the event’s main fight leaving fans exhilarated.
His performance reinforced his reputation as a dangerous prospect as a fast starter in the welterweight division.