UFC Saudi Arabia: Said Nurmagomedov vs. Vinicius Oliveira: Full video highlights

Said Nurmagomedov faced Vinicius Oliveira on the main card of UFC Saudi Arabia, taking place at the ANB Arena in Riyadh on Feb. 1.

Nurmagomedov, a bantamweight contender from Dagestan, Russia, returned to competition after 15 months of absence. His last fight was a first-round submission win over Muin Gafurov at UFC 294 in October 2023. Meanwhile, Oliveira, who earned his UFC contract through 'Dana White's Contender Series,' was riding a four-fight win streak.

Both fighters entered the match with calculated aggression and showcased a versatile striking arsenal. Nurmagomedov found initial success with his spinning attacks, but an accidental clash of heads sent Oliveira staggering to the mat. Although Nurmagomedov secured a takedown early in the fight, he was unable to keep his opponent down.

Oliveira struggled to navigate Nurmagomedov's unpredictable movement and kicking game. He attempted to apply pressure and create chaos in the fight with constant activity in the clinch. Throughout the match, Oliveira secured several takedowns, forcing Nurmagomedov to work hard.

While Nurmagomedov also landed a few takedowns of his own, he appeared to be fatigued by the midway point of the fight due to Oliveira's relentless pressure.

In Round 3, Oliveira stepped up his intensity and gained control with an early takedown. Although Nurmagomedov responded with some strenuous attacks, they had little effect on Oliveira. He maintained the pressure throughout the round and ultimately finished the fight while in the top position.

The judges scored the contest in Oliveira's favor, declaring him the winner by unanimous decision (29-28 X 3).

During the octagon interview, Oliveira revealed that he was dealing with a rib injury during the fight preparation, which intensified a few days ago. However, he decided to go through with the fight regardless of the injury.

Check out Said Nurmagomedov vs. Vinicius Oliveira full video highlights below:

Said Nurmagomedov starting on a strong note:

Oliveira fires back:

Oliveira continues to outwork in Round 3:

Oliveira is declared the winner: