Nursulton Ruziboev submits Andrey Pulyaev in first round at UFC Baku
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 3:12 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Nursulton Ruziboev secured a technical submission victory over Andrey Pulyaev at UFC Fight Night 280 on June 27, 2026, in Baku, Azerbaijan. Ruziboev executed a choke that forced Pulyaev to lose consciousness at 3:58 of the first round. This marks Ruziboev's 21st career submission win and his third consecutive victory in the octagon, improving his record to 5-1 in the UFC. Ruziboev indicated his readiness to face ranked opponents, seeking to climb the middleweight division ranks.
- •Ruziboev choked Pulyaev unconscious at 3:58 of Round 1.
- •The fight took place at National Gymnastics Arena in Baku.
- •Ruziboev now holds a 5-1 UFC record.
- •He has achieved 21 career submission victories.
- •Ruziboev aims to face higher-ranked fighters next.
- 3:12 PMYahoo Sports — UFC Baku video: Nursulton Ruziboev sleeps Andrey Pulyaev for 26th first-round finish
"Nursulton Ruziboev did bad things to Andrey Pulyaev at UFC Baku.
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