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Nursulton Ruziboev

Welterweight Division

34-9-2 (W-L-D)

12

Wins by Knockout

20

Wins by Submission

25

First Round Finishes

Nursulton Ruziboev

athlete record

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Learn more about Nursulton Ruziboev's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Active
Place of Birth
Andijan region, Uzbekistan
Age
30
Height
77.00
Weight
183.60
Octagon Debut
Jul. 1, 2023
Reach
76.00
Leg reach
44.00
  • Pro since 2014

     
  • 12 wins by KO, 20 by submission (Armbar, 4 kimura, undisclosed choke, undisclosed submission, hammerlock, 7 RNC, 3 armbar, 2 guillotine)

     
  • 25 first-round finishes

UFC on ESPN (5/11/24) Ruziboev lost a three round unanimous decision to Joaquin Buckley 

UFC on ESPN (3/30/24) Ruziboev knocked out Sedriques Dumas at 3:18 of the first round 

UFC on ESPN (7/1/23) Ruziboev knocked out Brunno Ferreira at 1:17 of the first round

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training at the age of 16. My goal for fighting was to represent my country of Uzbekistan and it still is the same.

What ranks and titles have you held? Many to name, but the most recent one was I am the Open FC Welterweight and Middleweight Champion.

Do you have any heroes? Muhammad Ali

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means the world to me; I now get to represent my country on the world stage.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes, I have a Masters Degree in Economics from Uzbekistan National University.

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Russian Amateur MMA World Champion 



Specific accomplishments in pro competition? BJJ NAGA Champion



Ranks in any martial arts styles: BJJ Purple Belt



Favorite grappling technique: Triangle Choke