LAS VEGAS, NV — It’s always nice to see a fighter get a bounty thrown his way into a good job after a big win, but it’s even sweeter for UFC newcomer Norselton Rosibov who had a short bout against Bruno Ferreira on Saturday and won the night.
50 g baby! 🙌
Nursultan Rozipov responds to winning the tournament in his first appearance! #UFCVegas76 pic.twitter.com/0g9AIHmay2
– UFC (ufc) July 2, 2023
Ruziboev (35-8) made his UFC debut against Ferrera with an impressive first-round exit of the previously undefeated fighter. Unknown in informal fan circles, Ruziboev came along and put on a show.
He dropped it and then followed it up with vicious ground strikes 😳 #UFCVegas76 pic.twitter.com/7jVWKkEQMv
– UFC (ufc) July 1, 2023
Ruziboev got emotional in his post-fight interview with UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping, but the joy that came from him when he found out about the payoff was something he deserved.
Coming into the UFC with over 40 fights on his record, Ruziboev at the age of 29 was set to make a real splash in the middleweight division. Dispatching an opponent like Ferreira in this way will either ensure that he is already ahead of the competition or will show that the other middleweights are trying to avoid a fight with him until necessary.
This is life in the UFC.