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




Background


Ruziboev was born on November 19, 1993, in Shahrixon, in the Andijan Region of Uzbekistan. He has two brothers and one sister. His brother, Mashrabjon Ruziboev, is also a professional mixed martial artist.
Starting at age 7-8, he began training in karate, and during his youth, he also trained combat sambo. Ruziboev began training mixed martial arts at the age of 16. 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.




Mixed martial arts career






= Early career

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




= Ultimate Fighting Championship

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In 2023, Ruziboev signed a contract with the UFC and made his debut against Brunno Ferreira on July 1, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 48. He won the bout via KO in the first round. This win earned him the Performance of the Night.
Ruziboev was scheduled to face Caio Borralho on November 4, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis. However, Ruziboev withdrew for unknown reasons and was replaced by Abus Magomedov.
Ruziboev faced Sedriques Dumas on March 30, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 54. He won the bout via TKO in the first round.
Ruziboev faced Joaquin Buckley in a welterweight bout on May 11, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 56. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.
Ruziboev was scheduled to face Rinat Fakhretdinov on October 26, 2024, at UFC 308. However, Ruziboev withdrew from the fight due to an injury and was replaced by former LFA Welterweight Champion and promotional newcomer Carlos Leal.




Championships and accomplishments






= Mixed martial arts

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Ultimate Fighting Championship
Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Brunno Ferreira
Asian Fighting Championship Akhmat
AFCA Middleweight Tournament winner
World Ertaymash Federation
WEF Middleweight Championship (Three times)
World Fighting Championship Akhmat
WFCA Welterweight Championship (One time)
Open Fighting Championship
OFC Middleweight Championship




Mixed martial arts record






Professional boxing record






See also


List of current UFC fighters
List of male mixed martial artists




References






External links


Nursulton Ruziboev at UFC
Professional MMA record for Nursulton Ruziboev from Sherdog

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Nursulton Ruziboev
• Joaquin Buckley
• UFC 308
• Caio Borralho
• UFC on ESPN: Strickland vs. Magomedov
• Rinat Fakhretdinov
• 2023 in UFC
• UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis
• UFC on ESPN: Lewis vs. Nascimento
• UFC on ESPN: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot