Nassourdine Imavov and Bogdan Grad both earned UFC Saudi Arabia Performance of the Night bonuses for their respective knockout victories, while Vinicius Oliveira and Said Nurmagomedov received Fight of the Night honors, with each fighter receiving an additional $50,000.
Nassourdine Imavov and Bogdan Grad? Both snagged crucial victories on Saturday. They’re heading home with bonus checks in their pockets. Nice!
No shocker here—Imavov bagged one of those UFC Saudi Arabia Performance of the Night bonuses. Why? He knocked out two-time middleweight champ Israel Adesanya in the second round of the main event. Fourth win in a row for him. Huge career milestone against a top-5 contender.
And the other Performance of the Night? That went to UFC newbie Bogdan Grad. After losing the first round, he bounced back, outlasting Lucas Alexander in Round 2. Ground-and-pound knockout for the win! Oh, and he snagged 30% of Alexander’s purse too, ’cause Alexander was 2.5 pounds over the featherweight limit.
Vinicius Oliveira and Said Nurmagomedov? They lit up the octagon with Fight of the Night honors—a first for both bantamweights. The opener was a wild ride, showcasing every bit of their skill sets in a back-and-forth clash. In the end, Oliveira edged out with a competitive decision.
An extra $50,000 for each fighter’s efforts. Not bad at all!