UFC · Middleweight · Unranked
Nursulton Ruziboev
“Black”
37-10-2
Record
13
KO/TKO wins
21
Sub wins
3
Decision wins
Photo: ESPN
Tale of the Tape
Age
32
Height
6' 5"
Reach
76"
Stance
Orthodox
Country
Uzbekistan
Key Stats
76%
Win Rate
92%
Finish Rate
13
KO/TKO Wins
21
Submission Wins
5
Title Fight Wins
49
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
Color = level vs. divisionStriking
Grappling
Career
Win Methods
"Black". That's what they call Nursulton Ruziboev, and is part of the UFC middleweight division's deep end, fighting out of Uzbekistan — 48 pro fights in, still swinging for a number next to his name.
A submission threat first and always — 21 taps forced in 37 wins. Every exchange on the mat carries a trap door. Add a 76" reach, and the puzzle gets harder still.
The form line is loud: 3 straight wins, the latest over Andrey Pulyaev (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) R1). Momentum like that forces the division's hand.
Next up: Michael Page at UFC Fight Night: Paris on September 5, 2026. Circle the date.
Recent Fights
Michael Page
Decision · Sep 5, 2026
Andrey Pulyaev
Submission (R1) · Jun 27, 2026
Andrey Pulyaev
Submission (Rear Naked Choke) R1 · Jun 27, 2026
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Dustin Stoltzfus
Decision - Unanimous · May 17, 2025
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Eric McConico
KO/TKO (Punch) R2 · Feb 22, 2025
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