Newcomer Grad, Main Eventer Imavov Earn Bonuses at UFC Saudi Arabia
Briefly

The UFC Saudi Arabia event concluded with a stunning upset and notable performances by newcomers. Dana White announced bonus winners including Bogdan Grad, Nassourdine Imavov, and the fight between Vinicius Oliveira and Said Nurmagomedov. Grad, a 2024 Contender Series winner, achieved a TKO victory in his debut against Lucas Alexander, who missed weight. Meanwhile, Imavov shocked fans by defeating former champion Adesanya in a dramatic fashion, securing both a Performance of the Night bonus and the most significant win of his career. The Fight of the Night bonus recognized the competitive bout between Oliveira and Nurmagomedov, with Brazil's Oliveira taking the win.
Grad made an emphatic statement in his promotional debut, where he finished Lucas Alexander by TKO.
Nassourdine Imavov shocked just about everyone in the UFC Saudi Arabia main event, connecting with a right hand that sent the former champ crashing to the canvas.
It also earn him the night's other Performance bonus, marking the biggest victory of his career.
Fight of the Night honors were awarded to the bantamweight scrap between Vinicius Oliveira and Said Nurmagomedov.
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