Nursulton Ruziboev announced his arrival to the UFC with a KO win over Brunno Ferreira at UFC Vegas 76. The UFC Vegas 76 main card kicked off with the middleweight scrap between Nursulton Ruziboev and Brunno Ferreira. This was 29-year-old Ruziboev’s UFC debut. The Uzbekistan-born star was riding the momentum of an 8-fight win streak, with a 34-8-2 MMA record.
‘Black’ had to enter the UFC by a test of fire as he faced the undefeated Brunno Ferreira. ‘The Hulk’ came to the UFC from the Contender Series and was 1-0 in the promotion already. The 30-year-old Brazilian had amassed an impressive 10-0 professional MMA record and stepped into the cage brimming with confidence.
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The Uzbek star passed the test with flying colors as he knocked out Ferreira barely a minute into the fight. The Brazilian threw a calf kick that Ruziboev countered with a picture-perfect right hand. He followed up the knockdown with vicious ground and pound before the referee stepped in.
Fans react to Ruziboev vs. Ferreira at UFC Vegas 76
Ruziboev vs Ferreira at UFC Vegas 76 was over before it even started. ‘The Hulk’ had his 10-fight winning streak snapped after just seconds into the fight. Fans and pros on Twitter shared their excitement at the impressive debut of Ruziboev. UFC lightweight prospect Terrance McKinney shared his amazement at the scary knockout.
Holy shit slender man by murder
— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) July 1, 2023
Welterweight star Belal Muhammad shared how the debutant’s resume impressed him.
he’s still only 29 years old with 40 fights
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) July 1, 2023
Bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling was having fun watching all the crazy finishes from the UFC Vegas 76 card.
Lots of ppl getting lit up today! Crazy finishes all night! Ruziboev looks like the next big thing for sure #UFCVegas76
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) July 1, 2023
The winner, Ruziboev, had an emotional message after that statement win. He choked up while on the mic, showing how much the win and the opportunity meant to him.
"I've been waiting for this for 10 years. I fought every week, every month to get to the UFC." – Nursulton Ruziboev #UFCVegas76
— Bloody Elbow (@BloodyElbow) July 1, 2023
Some fans had more exaggerated reactions to the knockout.
HOLY SHIT HOMEBOI DISASSEMBLED HIS ENTIRE EXISTENCE
— NameGames (@SolanaWakeBake) July 1, 2023
That was insane
— Mr Saturn (@TheRealMrSaturn) July 1, 2023
9 first round finishes, this dude is insane
— … (@Di0rDi0rJacket) July 1, 2023
He got hit with that cartoon banana peel slip knockout
— Chewpa míverga (@BuffaloWingGuy7) July 1, 2023
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29 Years old with 40 Fights Experience ffs this guy is a Monster
— Emir Hasan Berk (@EmirHasanBerk1) July 1, 2023
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Ruziboev announced his arrival with as many style points as one could hope for. Even before hitting 30 years of age, he has over 40 fights under his belt. Where do you think he goes from here? Who do you want to see him fight next? Share your thoughts and opinions with us in the comments below.
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