UFC welterweight dominant Nursulton Ruziboev earned his 26th career first‑round win under bright lights on Saturday at UFC Baku show.
He forced Russia’s Andrey Pulyaev into a desperate position 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 massive 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 unbeaten record intact and closed the event’s main fight with the crowd on its feet.
His performance reinforced his reputation as a dangerous prospect as a explosive opener in the welterweight division.