Nursulton Ruziboev

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Nursulton Ruziboev
Ruziboev in 2024
BornNursulton Dilshodbek oʻgʻli Ruziboev[1]
(1993-11-19) November 19, 1993 (age 30)
Shahrixon, Uzbekistan
Other namesBlack
Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
DivisionLightweight (2014)
Welterweight (2014–present)
Middleweight (2017–present)
Reach76 in (193 cm)[2]
Fighting out ofTashkent, Uzbekistan
TeamUZB Patriot
Renzo Gracie Philly
RankPurple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu[3]
Years active2014–present
Professional boxing record
Total2
Wins2
By knockout1
Mixed martial arts record
Total46
Wins34
By knockout12
By submission20
By decision2
Losses8
By knockout1
By submission1
By decision6
Draws2
No contests2
Other information
Boxing record from BoxRec
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Nursulton Dilshodbek oʻgʻli Ruziboev (born November 19, 1993) is an Uzbek professional mixed martial artist who competes in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).[4]

Background[edit]

Ruziboev was born on November 19, 1993, in Shahrixon, in the Andijan Region of Uzbekistan. He has 2 brothers and one sister.[5] His brother, Mashrabjon Ruziboev, is also a professional mixed martial artist.[6]

Starting at age 7-8, he began training in karate, and during his youth, he also trained combat sambo.[5] Ruziboev began training mixed martial arts at the age of 16.[3] In 2012, he left the country for Russia, where he worked to support his family. In 2013, he returned to Uzbekistan to participate in hand-to-hand combat tournaments. Ruziboev also earned a master's degree from Uzbekistan National University.[6]

Mixed martial arts career[edit]

Early career[edit]

In 2014, Ruziboev began his professional career in Kazakhstan's Alash Pride organization.[5] He has fought under prominent organizations such as Brave Combat Federation, Absolute Championship Berkut, and Fight Nights Global.[7][8] Ruziboev is a former Middlewight Champion of the Open Fighting Championship and WEF Global.[9][10]

Ultimate Fighting Championship[edit]

In 2023, he signed contract with UFC and made his debut against Brunno Ferreira on July 1, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 48.[11] He won the bout via KO in the first round.[12] This win earned him the Performance of the Night.[13]

Ruziboev was scheduled to face Caio Borralho on November 4, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis.[14] However, Ruziboev withdrew for unknown reasons and was replaced by Abus Magomedov.[15]

Ruziboev faced Sedriques Dumas on March 30, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 54. He won the bout via TKO in the first round.[16]

Ruziboev is scheduled to face Joaquin Buckley in a welterweight bout on May 11, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 56.[17]

Championships and accomplishments[edit]

Mixed martial arts[edit]

Mixed martial arts record[edit]

Professional record breakdown
46 matches 34 wins 8 losses
By knockout 12 1
By submission 20 1
By decision 2 6
Draws 2
No contests 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 34–8–2 (2) Sedriques Dumas TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot March 30, 2024 1 3:18 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 33–8–2 (2) Brunno Ferreira KO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Strickland vs. Magomedov July 1, 2023 1 1:17 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 32–8–2 (2) Pavel Masalski Submission (armbar) WEF Global 17 and Kingdom Professional Fight NWPA: Battle on the Neva April 10, 2022 1 2:25 Saint Petersburg, Russia Won the WEF Middleweight Championship.
Win 31–8–2 (2) Luciano Contini Submission (kimura) Octagon 27 & U1 February 19, 2022 1 0:44 Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Win 30–8–2 (2) Eduard Arustamyan TKO (punches) Open Fighting Championship 14 & Alash Pride 71 December 12, 2021 1 1:51 Almaty, Kazakhstan
Win 29–8–2 (2) Alexander Dolotenko Submission (kimura) Amir Temur Fighting Championship 3 September 25, 2021 1 N/A Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Win 28–8–2 (2) Alex de Paula TKO (punches) Open Fighting Championship 10 September 12, 2021 1 3:41 Moscow, Russia Won the vacant OFC Middleweight Championship.
Win 27–8–2 (2) Ibrahim Mané KO (slam) Brave CF 47 March 11, 2021 1 3:12 Arad, Bahrain Catchweight (175 lb) bout.
Win 26–8–2 (2) Bogdan Kotlovyanov Submission (choke) Open Fighting Championship 2 February 20, 2021 1 1:03 Samara, Russia Return to Middleweight.
Win 25–8–2 (2) Maksym Soroka Submission (kimura) WFCA: Andijan Mayor Cup January 10, 2021 1 0:35 Andijan, Uzbekistan Won the vacant WFCA Welterweight Championship.
Loss 24–8–2 (2) Boris Miroshnichenko Decision (unanimous) Professional Fighting Championship 66 December 22, 2019 3 5:00 Rostov-on-Don, Russia Return to Welterweight.
Win 24–7–2 (2) Artem Shokalo TKO (corner stoppage) Gorilla Fighting 20 November 23, 2019 2 2:00 Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Win 23–7–2 (2) Leonid Antonov Submission Professional Combat Turon 4 September 22, 2019 1 2:04 Yunusabad, Uzbekistan Return to Middleweight.
NC 22–7–2 (2) Altynbek Arykbaev NC (overturned by promoter) WEF 85: ProfFight 36: Battle In Kara-Suu 5 August 17, 2019 1 5:00 Kara-Suu, Kyrgyzstan
Loss 22–7–2 (1) Murad Ramazanov Decision (unanimous) Gorets FC: For The Prizes of V. Zolotov July 6, 2019 3 5:00 Kaspiysk, Russia
Loss 22–6–2 (1) Oleg Dadonov Decision (unanimous) Hooligan Fight Show: Battle for Tula 3 December 21, 2018 3 5:00 Tula, Russia Return to Welterweight.
Win 22–5–2 (1) Marcos Yoshio Souza TKO (knee and punches) WEF 67: WEF Global 14: Arzalet Cup November 10, 2018 3 0:29 Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan Won the WEF Middleweight Championship.
Win 21–5–2 (1) Andrey Seledtsov Submission (hammerlock) Hooligan Fight Show: Battle for Tula 2 September 28, 2018 2 1:14 Tula, Russia Middleweight bout.
Loss 20–5–2 (1) Kiamrian Abbasov Decision (unanimous) WFCA 50: Emelianenko vs. Johnson August 18, 2018 3 5:00 Moscow, Russia
Win 20–4–2 (1) Sultan Kiyalov Submission (rear-naked choke) Alash Pride FC: Alash Pride April 14, 2018 2 1:58 Şymkent, Kazakhstan
Win 19–4–2 (1) Erzhan Kenzhegulov Submission (armbar) Legion Fighting Championship: Universal Battle 1 February 8, 2018 1 3:15 Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Win 18–4–2 (1) Igor Bayer TKO (punches) WFCA 44: Grozny Battle December 17, 2017 1 N/A Grozny, Russia Return to Welterweight.
Draw 17–4–2 (1) Erbolot Omurzakov Draw (majority) WEF 44: WEF Global 10 November 22, 2017 5 5:00 Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan For the WEF Middleweight Championship.
Win 17–4–1 (1) Amkhad Dzhanchuraev KO (punches) Ambitions Fighting Championship 21 / Ratiborets 11 November 18, 2017 1 1:40 Yekaterinburg, Russia Welterweight bout.
Win 16–4–1 (1) Artem Kazbanov KO (knee) City Innovative Technologies / Sech Pro: GIT Crimea 2017 September 23, 2017 1 0:45 Yalta, Ukraine
Win 15–4–1 (1) Almanbet Nuraly Submission (armbar) WEF 38: WEF Global 9 September 8, 2017 1 1:50 Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
NC 14–4–1 (1) Magomed Abdulvagabov NC (overturned) Fight Nights Global 73 September 4, 2017 1 4:12 Kaspiysk, Russia Welterweight bout. Originally a submission (armbar) win for Ruziboev; overturned by promoter due to premature stoppage.
Loss 14–4–1 Dzhokhar Duraev Decision (unanimous) ACB 68: Young Eagles 21 August 26, 2017 3 5:00 Dushanbe, Tajikistan Welterweight bout.
Draw 14–3–1 Eler Narmurzaev Draw (unanimous) Legion FC: Universal Battle Among Professional July 30, 2017 3 5:00 Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Win 14–3 Aylchi Sultanali Submission (rear-naked choke) WEF 35: WEF Selection 11: Akbars Cup July 2, 2017 1 1:20 Moscow, Russia Catchweight (176 lb) bout.
Win 13–3 Ramazan Gimbatov Submission (armbar) AFCA & Fight Club 777: Fight Show 777 May 20, 2017 1 1:21 Almaty, Kazakhstan Won the AFCA Middleweight Tournament.
Win 12–3 Arman Alimov Decision (unanimous) 2 5:00 AFCA Middleweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win 11–3 Artem Reznikov TKO (knee and punches) 1 1:23 AFCA Middleweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Win 10–3 Suyarbek Saifov KO (punches) TFC Danghara 2016: Battle for the Title of Ismoil Somoni 5 November 27, 2016 1 3:14 Danghara, Tajikistan
Loss 9–3 Daniyar Abdibaev Submission (kimura) WEF 6: Grand Prix 2016 October 22, 2016 2 4:41 Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Win 9–2 Vladimir Katykhin Decision (unanimous) N-1 Pro Nomad MMA: Asian Fighter Tournament 2016 October 2, 2016 3 5:00 Karaganda, Kazakhstan Middleweight debut.
Win 8–2 Orzubek Seytimbetov Submission (guillotine choke) Asian Fighting Championship Akhmat 2: Battle in Samarkand December 24, 2015 1 2:01 Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Loss 7–2 Anvar Chergesov Decision (unanimous) Seven Fight 2015 June 19, 2015 2 5:00 Ivanovo, Russia
Win 7–1 Islam Yashaev Submission (rear-naked choke) ACB 17: Grand Prix Berkut 2015 Stage 4 May 2, 2015 2 3:15 Grozny, Russia
Win 6–1 Rakhmanberdi Tologon Submission (rear-naked choke) World Ertaymash Federation 2 March 15, 2015 1 1:56 Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan Lightweight bout.
Win 5–1 Elshon Muhtarov Submission (kimura) Alash Pride: Royal Plaza Volume 2 January 24, 2015 1 0:31 Almaty, Kazakhstan
Win 4–1 Shahvalat Yusubov Submission (rear-naked choke) R1 Uzbekistan: Grand Prix Heavyweights January 23, 2015 1 3:59 Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Win 3–1 Aziz Ibragimov Submission (rear-naked choke) Alash Pride: Selection 6 December 25, 2014 1 0:38 Kaskelen, Kazakhstan Lightweight bout.
Loss 2–1 Daniyar Babakulov TKO (punches) Alash Pride: Royal Plaza Volume 1 December 13, 2014 2 0:32 Almaty, Kazakhstan
Win 2–0 Kiamrian Abbasov Submission (guillotine choke) Alash Pride: Selection 5 October 26, 2014 2 1:10 Kaskelen, Kazakhstan Welterweight debut.
Win 1–0 Shamil Rafikov Submission (rear-naked choke) Alash Pride: Selection 4 August 16, 2014 2 1:53 Kyzylorda, Kazakhstan Lightweight debut.

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Professional boxing record[edit]

2 fights 2 wins 0 losses
By knockout 1 0
By decision 1 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
2 Win 2–0 Azamat Ergashev UD 4 May 5, 2022 Sport Palace Yunusabad, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
1 Win 1–0 Bakhrom Payazov KO 2 (6) 0:54 Mar 14, 2022 Sport Palace Yunusabad, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

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See also[edit]

References[edit]

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