Nursulton Ruziboev

Ruziboev kept the Baku fight in his world long enough to crank Pulyaev's neck and secure the first-round technical submission at 3:58. The win mattered because it pushed his UFC run back in the right direction and kept intact the broader picture from his official bio: a veteran finisher who has won 12 of his last 13 and can end fights with either strikes or opportunistic grappling.

Key moments

• The finish came at 3:58 of round one by neck crank.
• Ruziboev moved to 37-9-2 with the submission win in Baku.
• It gave him a second straight UFC victory after the Stoltzfus decision.
• The result reinforced the official split profile of 13 knockout wins and 20 submission wins.

Against Dustin Stoltzfus, Ruziboev showed the other side of his game by controlling three full rounds and leaving with a unanimous decision. That win was useful evidence because a fighter known for 25 first-round finishes also proved he could keep his shape over 15 minutes when the early finish never came.

Key moments

• Ruziboev won a unanimous decision after three full rounds.
• The Stoltzfus fight broke the stretch of all-action finishes around it.
• It was only the fourth decision win in a 37-win career.
• The result restored momentum after the Buckley loss from the previous year.

Ruziboev stopped Eric McConico only 33 seconds into the second round, a reminder that even when opponents survive the opening frame he can still switch back into sudden-finisher mode instantly. The performance fit neatly with the veteran profile on his UFC page, which leans heavily on the sheer volume of knockout and submission wins accumulated since 2014.

Key moments

• The stoppage came 33 seconds into round two.
• Ruziboev won by TKO punches rather than submission.
• It was his second UFC finish in three appearances at that point.
• The victory improved his recent run to 11 wins in his previous 12 fights.

Joaquin Buckley dragged Ruziboev into a clean, losing scorecard over three rounds and handed him one of the few recent setbacks on the ledger. That defeat stands out because it interrupted an otherwise dominant late-career surge and framed the urgency behind every win that followed.

Key moments

• Buckley won a unanimous decision after 15 minutes.
• The loss snapped Ruziboev's four-fight winning streak in UFC and regional action.
• It was one of only nine losses on a 48-result ledger that also includes two draws.
• Ruziboev answered it with wins over McConico, Stoltzfus, and Pulyaev.

Ruziboev's first UFC fight after the long regional climb ended with a first-round stoppage of Sedriques Dumas, and it immediately showed how his reach and pressure could translate upward. A veteran with dozens of pre-UFC fights did not look tentative; he forced exchanges and finished with punches at 3:18 of round one.

Key moments

• The stoppage came at 3:18 of round one.
• Ruziboev won his UFC follow-up after the Brunno Ferreira knockout debut the year before.
• The finish continued the pattern of early damage that produced 25 first-round wins on his official profile.
• It set up the Buckley matchup as a test of whether that style would scale against ranked-level athletes.

Ruziboev announced himself in the UFC by knocking out Brunno Ferreira with punches at 1:17 of round one, extending the long regional surge he carried into the promotion. The finish pushed his winning streak to nine straight and immediately showed that his size and aggression would transfer to Octagon-level opposition.

Key moments

• Ruziboev finished Ferreira by KO at 1:17 of round one.
• The bout served as his UFC debut after years of regional work across Central Asia and Russia.
• The win became the ninth straight victory of his career run at that point.
• He followed the debut knockout with another UFC finish over Sedriques Dumas in his next outing.

Ruziboev submitted Paval Masalski by Submission (Armbar) at 2:25 of round 1, another familiar look from the grappling-heavy side of his regional run. The result moved his winning streak to 8 fights and kept momentum building across multiple promotions.

Key moments

• Paval Masalski was finished by Submission (Armbar) at 2:25 of round 1.
• The victory extended his streak to 8 straight wins.
• The finish added to the submission column that ultimately became the deepest part of his record.
• Ruziboev followed this performance with 2 consecutive wins.

Ruziboev submitted Luciano Contini by Submission (Kimura) at 0:44 of round 1, another familiar look from the grappling-heavy side of his regional run. The result moved his winning streak to 7 fights and kept momentum building across multiple promotions.

Key moments

• Luciano Contini was finished by Submission (Kimura) at 0:44 of round 1.
• The victory extended his streak to 7 straight wins.
• The finish added to the submission column that ultimately became the deepest part of his record.
• Ruziboev followed this performance with 3 consecutive wins.

Ruziboev stopped Eduard Arustamyan by TKO (Punches) at 1:51 of round 1, another sharp finish from the stretch that built his eventual UFC call-up. The result moved his winning streak to 6 fights and kept momentum building across multiple promotions.

Key moments

• Eduard Arustamyan was finished by TKO (Punches) at 1:51 of round 1.
• The victory extended his streak to 6 straight wins.
• The stoppage reinforced that he could end fights with strikes as well as his usual grappling threats.
• Ruziboev followed this performance with 4 consecutive wins.

Ruziboev submitted Alexander Dolotenko by Submission (Kimura) in round 1, another familiar look from the grappling-heavy side of his regional run. The result moved his winning streak to 5 fights and kept momentum building across multiple promotions.

Key moments

• Alexander Dolotenko was finished by Submission (Kimura) in round 1.
• The victory extended his streak to 5 straight wins.
• The finish added to the submission column that ultimately became the deepest part of his record.
• Ruziboev followed this performance with 5 consecutive wins.

Ruziboev stopped Alex de Paula by TKO (Punches) at 3:41 of round 1, another sharp finish from the stretch that built his eventual UFC call-up. The result moved his winning streak to 4 fights and kept momentum building across multiple promotions.

Key moments

• Alex de Paula was finished by TKO (Punches) at 3:41 of round 1.
• The victory extended his streak to 4 straight wins.
• The stoppage reinforced that he could end fights with strikes as well as his usual grappling threats.
• Ruziboev followed this performance with 6 consecutive wins.

Ruziboev produced one of the strangest finishes on his record against Ibrahima Mane, lifting and slamming his way to a knockout at 3:12 of round one. The result kept his resurgence rolling and underlined that his finishing threat was not limited to submissions.

Key moments

• The official result was a slam knockout at 3:12 of round one.
• It was his third straight win since the 2019 loss to Boris Miroshnichenko.
• The bout came under the Brave CF banner during his 2021 return to form.
• Ruziboev followed it with four more consecutive wins before reaching the UFC.

Ruziboev submitted Bogdan Kotlovyanov by Submission (Choke) at 1:03 of round 1, another familiar look from the grappling-heavy side of his regional run. It helped launch another positive stretch, and he followed it with 8 more wins in a row.

Key moments

• Bogdan Kotlovyanov was finished by Submission (Choke) at 1:03 of round 1.
• The victory extended his streak to 2 straight wins.
• The finish added to the submission column that ultimately became the deepest part of his record.
• Ruziboev followed this performance with 8 consecutive wins.

Ruziboev submitted Maksym Soroka by Submission (Kimura) at 0:35 of round 1, another familiar look from the grappling-heavy side of his regional run. It helped launch another positive stretch, and he followed it with 9 more wins in a row.

Key moments

• Maksym Soroka was finished by Submission (Kimura) at 0:35 of round 1.
• The result kept him moving forward on the regional circuit before his UFC run.
• The finish added to the submission column that ultimately became the deepest part of his record.
• Ruziboev followed this performance with 9 consecutive wins.

Boris Miroshnichenko handed Ruziboev a Decision (Unanimous) loss after 5:00 of round 3, forcing a pause in what had usually been a fast-moving climb. The setback ended an unbeaten stretch of 3 results once draws and no contests are included.

Key moments

• Boris Miroshnichenko won by Decision (Unanimous) after 5:00 of round 3.
• The result snapped a 2 fights winning streak.
• The bout went to the scorecards instead of ending in the early finishes that usually shaped his wins.
• Ruziboev responded with 10 consecutive wins in his next appearances.

Ruziboev stopped Artem Shokalo by TKO (Corner Stoppage) at 2:00 of round 2, another sharp finish from the stretch that built his eventual UFC call-up. The win kept the ledger tilted toward finishes rather than long, messy scorecards.

Key moments

• Artem Shokalo was finished by TKO (Corner Stoppage) at 2:00 of round 2.
• The victory extended his streak to 2 straight wins.
• The stoppage reinforced that he could end fights with strikes as well as his usual grappling threats.
• The bout stands as a clean win on a record interrupted only occasionally by losses, draws, and overturns.

Ruziboev submitted Leonid Antonov by Submission at 2:04 of round 1, another familiar look from the grappling-heavy side of his regional run. It helped launch another positive stretch, and he followed it with 1 more win in a row.

Key moments

• Leonid Antonov was finished by Submission at 2:04 of round 1.
• The result kept him moving forward on the regional circuit before his UFC run.
• The finish added to the submission column that ultimately became the deepest part of his record.
• Ruziboev followed this performance with 1 consecutive win.

Ruziboev's meeting with Altynbek Arykbaev ended as a no contest after initially going into the books before the promoter overturned it. The entry matters mostly as a ledger interruption inside a stretch where he otherwise kept stacking finishes on the regional circuit.

Key moments

• The official result was later recorded as a no contest rather than a win or loss.
• The listed ending came at 5:00 of round one before the overturn.
• It broke up a sequence of three fights in 2019 that otherwise included two clear wins and one decision loss.
• Because the bout was overturned, it does not count toward his official win-loss denominator.

Murad Ramazanov handed Ruziboev a Decision (Unanimous) loss after 5:00 of round 3, forcing a pause in what had usually been a fast-moving climb. Losses were scarce enough on his ledger that each one stands out as a visible interruption.

Key moments

• Murad Ramazanov won by Decision (Unanimous) after 5:00 of round 3.
• The fight became one of the comparatively few defeats on his long professional record.
• The bout went to the scorecards instead of ending in the early finishes that usually shaped his wins.
• The setback marked a reset before the next phase of his schedule took shape.

Oleg Dadonov handed Ruziboev a Decision (Unanimous) loss after 5:00 of round 3, forcing a pause in what had usually been a fast-moving climb. Losses were scarce enough on his ledger that each one stands out as a visible interruption.

Key moments

• Oleg Dadonov won by Decision (Unanimous) after 5:00 of round 3.
• The result snapped a 2 fights winning streak.
• The bout went to the scorecards instead of ending in the early finishes that usually shaped his wins.
• The setback marked a reset before the next phase of his schedule took shape.

Ruziboev stopped Marcos Yoshio de Souza by TKO (Knee and Punches) at 0:29 of round 3, another sharp finish from the stretch that built his eventual UFC call-up. The win kept the ledger tilted toward finishes rather than long, messy scorecards.

Key moments

• Marcos Yoshio de Souza was finished by TKO (Knee and Punches) at 0:29 of round 3.
• The victory extended his streak to 2 straight wins.
• The stoppage reinforced that he could end fights with strikes as well as his usual grappling threats.
• The bout stands as a clean win on a record interrupted only occasionally by losses, draws, and overturns.

Ruziboev submitted Andrey Seledtsov by Submission (Hammerlock) at 1:14 of round 2, another familiar look from the grappling-heavy side of his regional run. It helped launch another positive stretch, and he followed it with 1 more win in a row.

Key moments

• Andrey Seledtsov was finished by Submission (Hammerlock) at 1:14 of round 2.
• The result kept him moving forward on the regional circuit before his UFC run.
• The finish added to the submission column that ultimately became the deepest part of his record.
• Ruziboev followed this performance with 1 consecutive win.

Kiamrian Abbasov beat Ruziboev over three rounds in their 2018 rematch, evening a rivalry Ruziboev had first led with a 2014 guillotine win. The decision loss snapped a long unbeaten run that had carried him through multiple promotions and title-level regional opportunities.

Key moments

• Abbasov won a unanimous decision after three full rounds.
• The result reversed Ruziboev's 2014 submission victory in their first meeting.
• It ended a six-fight winning streak and an eight-fight unbeaten stretch.
• Ruziboev answered the setback with back-to-back wins over Andrey Seledtsov and Marcos Yoshio de Souza.

Ruziboev submitted Sultan Kiyalov by Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) at 1:58 of round 2, another familiar look from the grappling-heavy side of his regional run. The result moved his winning streak to 6 fights and kept momentum building across multiple promotions.

Key moments

• Sultan Kiyalov was finished by Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) at 1:58 of round 2.
• The victory extended his streak to 6 straight wins.
• The finish added to the submission column that ultimately became the deepest part of his record.
• The bout stands as a clean win on a record interrupted only occasionally by losses, draws, and overturns.

Ruziboev submitted Erzhan Kenzhegulov by Submission (Armbar) at 3:15 of round 1, another familiar look from the grappling-heavy side of his regional run. The result moved his winning streak to 5 fights and kept momentum building across multiple promotions.

Key moments

• Erzhan Kenzhegulov was finished by Submission (Armbar) at 3:15 of round 1.
• The victory extended his streak to 5 straight wins.
• The finish added to the submission column that ultimately became the deepest part of his record.
• Ruziboev followed this performance with 1 consecutive win.

Ruziboev stopped Igor Bayer by TKO (Elbows and Punches) at 3:55 of round 1, another sharp finish from the stretch that built his eventual UFC call-up. The result moved his winning streak to 4 fights and kept momentum building across multiple promotions.

Key moments

• Igor Bayer was finished by TKO (Elbows and Punches) at 3:55 of round 1.
• The victory extended his streak to 4 straight wins.
• The stoppage reinforced that he could end fights with strikes as well as his usual grappling threats.
• Ruziboev followed this performance with 2 consecutive wins.

Ruziboev went a full five rounds with Erbolot Omurzakov and had to settle for a majority draw, a rare long-form result on a record usually defined by early finishes. Even without the win, the bout extended his unbeaten stretch and showed he could survive a much deeper regional title-style fight.

Key moments

• The fight was scored a majority draw after five rounds.
• It was one of only two draws on his professional ledger.
• The 25-minute distance made it one of the longest fights of his pre-UFC career.
• Ruziboev stayed active around the draw rather than letting it stall his 2017 schedule.

Ruziboev stopped Amhad Dzhanchuraev by KO (Punches) at 1:40 of round 1, another sharp finish from the stretch that built his eventual UFC call-up. The result moved his winning streak to 3 fights and kept momentum building across multiple promotions.

Key moments

• Amhad Dzhanchuraev was finished by KO (Punches) at 1:40 of round 1.
• The victory extended his streak to 3 straight wins.
• The stoppage reinforced that he could end fights with strikes as well as his usual grappling threats.
• The bout stands as a clean win on a record interrupted only occasionally by losses, draws, and overturns.

Ruziboev stopped Artem Kazbanov by KO (Knee) at 0:45 of round 1, another sharp finish from the stretch that built his eventual UFC call-up. It helped launch another positive stretch, and he followed it with 1 more win in a row.

Key moments

• Artem Kazbanov was finished by KO (Knee) at 0:45 of round 1.
• The victory extended his streak to 2 straight wins.
• The stoppage reinforced that he could end fights with strikes as well as his usual grappling threats.
• Ruziboev followed this performance with 1 consecutive win.

Ruziboev submitted Almanbet Nuraly by Submission (Armbar) at 1:50 of round 1, another familiar look from the grappling-heavy side of his regional run. It helped launch another positive stretch, and he followed it with 2 more wins in a row.

Key moments

• Almanbet Nuraly was finished by Submission (Armbar) at 1:50 of round 1.
• The result kept him moving forward on the regional circuit before his UFC run.
• The finish added to the submission column that ultimately became the deepest part of his record.
• Ruziboev followed this performance with 2 consecutive wins.

The bout with Magomed Abdulvagabov was later overturned to a no contest after ending in round one, leaving Ruziboev without either the win bonus of a finish or the burden of a loss. It still sits as a useful marker inside the busiest stretch of his 2017 schedule.

Key moments

• The official result was changed to a no contest after an initial stoppage at 4:12 of round one.
• It came just four days before Ruziboev returned to score another armbar finish.
• The overturned result kept his 2017 volume high without changing the official record denominator.
• He stayed active immediately afterward with wins over Almanbet Nuraly and Artem Kazbanov.

Dzhokhar Duraev handed Ruziboev a Decision (Unanimous) loss after 5:00 of round 3, forcing a pause in what had usually been a fast-moving climb. The defeat ended a 5 fights winning streak and marked a clear reset point in his regional run.

Key moments

• Dzhokhar Duraev won by Decision (Unanimous) after 5:00 of round 3.
• The result snapped a 5 fights winning streak.
• The bout went to the scorecards instead of ending in the early finishes that usually shaped his wins.
• The setback marked a reset before the next phase of his schedule took shape.

Ruziboev went the distance with Eler Narmurzaev and settled for a Draw (Unanimous), one of only two drawn results on his professional record. The outcome kept him unbeaten through that stretch without giving him the clean momentum boost that one of his usual finishes would have provided.

Key moments

• The fight was officially scored a Draw (Unanimous).
• It became one of only two draws on his professional record.
• The result extended his unbeaten run to 6 straight results at that point.
• Ruziboev stayed active around the draw rather than letting it stall his schedule.

Ruziboev submitted Aylchi Sultanali by Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) at 1:20 of round 1, another familiar look from the grappling-heavy side of his regional run. The result moved his winning streak to 5 fights and kept momentum building across multiple promotions.

Key moments

• Aylchi Sultanali was finished by Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) at 1:20 of round 1.
• The victory extended his streak to 5 straight wins.
• The finish added to the submission column that ultimately became the deepest part of his record.
• The bout stands as a clean win on a record interrupted only occasionally by losses, draws, and overturns.

Ruziboev's win over Ramazan Gimbatov was one leg of an extraordinary three-fight day at Fight Show 777, where he kept moving from bout to bout and still found a first-round armbar. The finish highlighted both the sheer activity level of his early career and how reliably he could end fights before the judges mattered.

Key moments

• Ruziboev submitted Gimbatov with an armbar at 1:21 of round one.
• It was one of three professional wins he recorded on the same May 20, 2017 card.
• The result extended his winning streak to four straight.
• He added a decision over Arman Alimov and a stoppage of Artem Reznikov on the same date.

On the same Fight Show 777 card, Ruziboev also went the distance with Arman Alimov and banked a unanimous decision, showing he could mix tournament volume with patience when an instant finish did not appear. The result was notable largely because decisions were far rarer than submissions on his early ledger.

Key moments

• Ruziboev beat Alimov by unanimous decision after two rounds.
• It was one of three wins he recorded on the same day at Fight Show 777.
• The bout stands out as one of the few decision victories on his record.
• He sandwiched it between a first-round armbar over Gimbatov and a first-round stoppage of Reznikov.

Ruziboev completed his three-fight day at Fight Show 777 by stopping Artem Reznikov with knees and punches in the opening round. The performance capped one of the busiest days on his record and pushed his winning run to four straight before the frantic 2017 schedule really accelerated.

Key moments

• The stoppage came at 1:23 of round one by knees and punches.
• It was the third professional win Ruziboev logged on the same May 20, 2017 card.
• The fight completed a same-day set that also included Arman Alimov and Ramazan Gimbatov.
• The win fed directly into another first-round submission over Aylchi Sultanali six weeks later.

Ruziboev stopped Suyarbek Saifov by KO (Punches) at 3:14 of round 1, another sharp finish from the stretch that built his eventual UFC call-up. It helped launch another positive stretch, and he followed it with 4 more wins in a row.

Key moments

• Suyarbek Saifov was finished by KO (Punches) at 3:14 of round 1.
• The result kept him moving forward on the regional circuit before his UFC run.
• The stoppage reinforced that he could end fights with strikes as well as his usual grappling threats.
• Ruziboev followed this performance with 4 consecutive wins.

Daniyar Abdibaev beat Ruziboev by Submission (Kimura) at 4:41 of round 2, one of the rarer stoppage setbacks on his record. He answered it well, returning with 5 straight wins afterward.

Key moments

• Daniyar Abdibaev stopped Ruziboev by Submission (Kimura) at 4:41 of round 2.
• The result snapped a 2 fights winning streak.
• A stoppage loss has been much rarer on his record than a losing decision.
• Ruziboev responded with 5 consecutive wins in his next appearances.

Ruziboev went the distance with Vladimir Katykhin and won by Decision, banking one of the rarer scorecard victories on his record. The win kept the ledger tilted toward finishes rather than long, messy scorecards.

Key moments

• Vladimir Katykhin was beaten by Decision after 5:00 of round 3.
• The victory extended his streak to 2 straight wins.
• It was one of the relatively few times he had to trust the judges instead of finding a stoppage.
• The bout stands as a clean win on a record interrupted only occasionally by losses, draws, and overturns.

Ruziboev submitted Orzubek Seytimbetov by Submission (Guillotine Choke) at 2:01 of round 1, another familiar look from the grappling-heavy side of his regional run. It helped launch another positive stretch, and he followed it with 1 more win in a row.

Key moments

• Orzubek Seytimbetov was finished by Submission (Guillotine Choke) at 2:01 of round 1.
• The result kept him moving forward on the regional circuit before his UFC run.
• The finish added to the submission column that ultimately became the deepest part of his record.
• Ruziboev followed this performance with 1 consecutive win.

Anvar Chergesov handed Ruziboev a Decision (Unanimous) loss after 5:00 of round 2, forcing a pause in what had usually been a fast-moving climb. The defeat ended a 5 fights winning streak and marked a clear reset point in his regional run.

Key moments

• Anvar Chergesov won by Decision (Unanimous) after 5:00 of round 2.
• The result snapped a 5 fights winning streak.
• The bout went to the scorecards instead of ending in the early finishes that usually shaped his wins.
• Ruziboev responded with 2 consecutive wins in his next appearances.

Ruziboev submitted Islam Yashaev by Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) at 3:15 of round 2, another familiar look from the grappling-heavy side of his regional run. The result moved his winning streak to 5 fights and kept momentum building across multiple promotions.

Key moments

• Islam Yashaev was finished by Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) at 3:15 of round 2.
• The victory extended his streak to 5 straight wins.
• The finish added to the submission column that ultimately became the deepest part of his record.
• The bout stands as a clean win on a record interrupted only occasionally by losses, draws, and overturns.

Ruziboev submitted Rakhmanberdi Tologon by Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) at 1:56 of round 1, another familiar look from the grappling-heavy side of his regional run. The result moved his winning streak to 4 fights and kept momentum building across multiple promotions.

Key moments

• Rakhmanberdi Tologon was finished by Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) at 1:56 of round 1.
• The victory extended his streak to 4 straight wins.
• The finish added to the submission column that ultimately became the deepest part of his record.
• Ruziboev followed this performance with 1 consecutive win.

Ruziboev submitted Elshon Muhtarov by Submission (Kimura) at 0:31 of round 1, another familiar look from the grappling-heavy side of his regional run. The result moved his winning streak to 3 fights and kept momentum building across multiple promotions.

Key moments

• Elshon Muhtarov was finished by Submission (Kimura) at 0:31 of round 1.
• The victory extended his streak to 3 straight wins.
• The finish added to the submission column that ultimately became the deepest part of his record.
• Ruziboev followed this performance with 2 consecutive wins.

Ruziboev submitted Shahvalat Yusubov by Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) at 3:59 of round 1, another familiar look from the grappling-heavy side of his regional run. It helped launch another positive stretch, and he followed it with 3 more wins in a row.

Key moments

• Shahvalat Yusubov was finished by Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) at 3:59 of round 1.
• The victory extended his streak to 2 straight wins.
• The finish added to the submission column that ultimately became the deepest part of his record.
• Ruziboev followed this performance with 3 consecutive wins.

Ruziboev submitted Aziz Ibragimov by Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) at 0:38 of round 1, another familiar look from the grappling-heavy side of his regional run. It helped launch another positive stretch, and he followed it with 4 more wins in a row.

Key moments

• Aziz Ibragimov was finished by Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) at 0:38 of round 1.
• The result kept him moving forward on the regional circuit before his UFC run.
• The finish added to the submission column that ultimately became the deepest part of his record.
• Ruziboev followed this performance with 4 consecutive wins.

Daniyar Babakulov beat Ruziboev by TKO (Punches) at 0:32 of round 2, one of the rarer stoppage setbacks on his record. He answered it well, returning with 5 straight wins afterward.

Key moments

• Daniyar Babakulov stopped Ruziboev by TKO (Punches) at 0:32 of round 2.
• The result snapped a 2 fights winning streak.
• A stoppage loss has been much rarer on his record than a losing decision.
• Ruziboev responded with 5 consecutive wins in his next appearances.

Ruziboev submitted Kiamrian Abbasov by Submission (Guillotine Choke) at 1:10 of round 2, another familiar look from the grappling-heavy side of his regional run. The win kept the ledger tilted toward finishes rather than long, messy scorecards.

Key moments

• Kiamrian Abbasov was finished by Submission (Guillotine Choke) at 1:10 of round 2.
• The victory extended his streak to 2 straight wins.
• The finish added to the submission column that ultimately became the deepest part of his record.
• The bout stands as a clean win on a record interrupted only occasionally by losses, draws, and overturns.

Ruziboev submitted Shamil Rafikov by Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) at 1:53 of round 2, another familiar look from the grappling-heavy side of his regional run. It helped launch another positive stretch, and he followed it with 1 more win in a row.

Key moments

• Shamil Rafikov was finished by Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) at 1:53 of round 2.
• The result kept him moving forward on the regional circuit before his UFC run.
• The finish added to the submission column that ultimately became the deepest part of his record.
• Ruziboev followed this performance with 1 consecutive win.