Nursulton Ruziboev
Black
Uzbekistan
MVP next at Paris
Ruziboev will fight fellow Michael Page at UFC Paris on Sept. 5, according to Marcel Dorff of Heavy on Sports.
ANALYSIS
After losing to Joaquin Buckley at welterweight, Ruziboev has succeeded as a middleweight, logging three consecutive wins with different methods. Ruziboev's next opponent recently fought at welterweight and defeated Michael Patterson, so both fighters will have positive momentum in their favor as they attempt to continue said push.
After losing to Joaquin Buckley at welterweight, Ruziboev has succeeded as a middleweight, logging three consecutive wins with different methods. Ruziboev's next opponent recently fought at welterweight and defeated Michael Patterson, so both fighters will have positive momentum in their favor as they attempt to continue said push.
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Finds easy submission in Baku
Ruziboev defeated Andrey Pulyaev via technical submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:58 of Round 1 at UFC Baku on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Ruziboev put on a grappling clinic here in what was his 21st career victory by submission. He took Pulyaev down but lost the position, only to take him right back to the mat, take his back, lock in a body triangle and seal the fight-ending choke. It was a clinical effort, with Pulyaev losing consciousness in just a few seconds. Now with five wins in six trips to the Octagon, it's time for Ruziboev to see a step up in competition.
Ruziboev put on a grappling clinic here in what was his 21st career victory by submission. He took Pulyaev down but lost the position, only to take him right back to the mat, take his back, lock in a body triangle and seal the fight-ending choke. It was a clinical effort, with Pulyaev losing consciousness in just a few seconds. Now with five wins in six trips to the Octagon, it's time for Ruziboev to see a step up in competition.
Booked versus Pulyaev
Ruziboev will fight Andrey Pulyaev at UFC Baku on June 27, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Ruziboev has booked his next tilt, his first since defeated Dustin Stoltzfus in May 2025. He was scheduled to fight Bryan Battle this past August, but Battle was overweight so the fight was called off. Ruziboev is 4-1 over his last five fights, whereas Pulyaev is 1-2 in his three UFC tilts.
Ruziboev has booked his next tilt, his first since defeated Dustin Stoltzfus in May 2025. He was scheduled to fight Bryan Battle this past August, but Battle was overweight so the fight was called off. Ruziboev is 4-1 over his last five fights, whereas Pulyaev is 1-2 in his three UFC tilts.
Out for UFC 319
Ruziboev will not fight Bryan Battle at UFC 319 on Saturday, according to Aaron Bronsteter of Sportsnet.
ANALYSIS
Battle missed weight for UFC 319, and it has been decided that because of the miss, both fighters will not compete at the event. Ruziboev will have to wait for another chance at going 5-1.
Battle missed weight for UFC 319, and it has been decided that because of the miss, both fighters will not compete at the event. Ruziboev will have to wait for another chance at going 5-1.
Opponent overweight for fight
Ruziboev is scheduled to compete against an overweight Bryan Battle at UFC 319 on Saturday, according to Jose Youngs of MMA Fighting.
ANALYSIS
Ruziboev will log 30 percent of Battle's purse, regardless of how the fight turns out. The former, coming off a decision win over Dustin Stoltzfus, will look to go 5-1 across his last six by defeating Battle.
Ruziboev will log 30 percent of Battle's purse, regardless of how the fight turns out. The former, coming off a decision win over Dustin Stoltzfus, will look to go 5-1 across his last six by defeating Battle.
Next fight booked
Ruziboev will face off against Bryan Battle at UFC 319 on Aug. 16, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Ruziboev, who most recently took down Dustin Stoltzfus at UFC Fight Night 256, will look to stay on track against Bryan Battle in August. The 31-year-old fighter hailing out of Uzbekistan is 4-1 during his time with the UFC.
Ruziboev, who most recently took down Dustin Stoltzfus at UFC Fight Night 256, will look to stay on track against Bryan Battle in August. The 31-year-old fighter hailing out of Uzbekistan is 4-1 during his time with the UFC.