UFC Saudi Arabia: Said Nurmagomedov vs. Vinicius Oliveira: Live round-by-round updates

A bantamweight clash between Said Nurmagomedov and Vinicius Oliveira will go down later today (Feb. 1) on the main card of UFC Saudi Arabia in the ANB Arena, Riyadh.

While Nurmagomedov (18-3) has had a fairly good run in the promotion, a few consequential losses have kept him out of the 135-pound rankings. The Dagestani however, is 4-1 in his last five most recently clinching a first-round submission over Muin Gafurov in October.

In the other half of the contest, Oliveira (21-3) is on a hot streak. 'LokDog' is a Dana White's Contender Series alumnus and is 2-0 in the UFC, most recently beating Ricky Simon via unanimous decision.

Nurmagomedov will head into the bout as a -162 favorite, with Oliveira as a +136 underdog. The main card of the event is now live. Stick with Sportskeeda for live coverage and play-by-play updates from the fight card.

Check out the official weigh-ins for the event below:

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UFC Saudi Arabia: Said Nurmagomedov vs. Vinicius Oliveira

Round 1

Nurmagomedov opens up with a body kick. A led calf kick followed by a right-hand land for the Dagestan. Another powerful kick by Nurmagomedov momentarily drops his opponent.

As the pair engages in a clinch, 'LokDog' quickly disengages wary of his opponent's proficiency with guillotines. Another scramble sees the Brazilian give up his back.

An accidental eye poke by Oliveira momentarily stops the action. As the fight restarts Nurmagomedov connects with a powerful high kick. A powerful punch sends the Brazilian to the canvas, 'LockDog' however explodes to take his opponent down.

Nurmagomedov is trying to set up a ninja choke off of his back, he then threatens an arm bar to create space to get back to his feet.

Our score: 10-9 Nurmagomedov.

Round 2

As the second round unfolds, Oliveira comes out guns blazing forcing his opponent on the back foot. An exchange sees Nurmagomedov tie up his opponent against the cage.

As the pair separates both fighters land on the other, but Oliveira soon after level changes and puts his opponent on the canvas. Nurmagomedov however threatens a guillotine to make his way back to the feet.

Nurmagomedov seems to be slowing down. The Russian forces a takedown. Oliveira gets up but his opponent once again slams him to the canvas. As they get back to their feet Oliveira connects with a barrage of punches.

Nurmagomedov looks winded, his movements look much more labored than in the earlier rounds.

Our score: 10-9 Oliveira.

Round 3

As the third round unfolds the commentary team points out that perhaps the Brazilian has incurred a rib injury.

Oliveira throws and connects with multiple haymakers. Nurmagomedov attempts a high kick to answer his opponent's offense but loses his balance and eventually gives up his top control to his opponent.

Oliveira sets up a d'arce choke. However, the choke doesn't seem to be tight. Nurmagomedov slips out of it and eventually makes his way back to his feet, but eats a barrage of shots. The Russian connects with a spinning back fist.

A very tired Nurmagomedov tries to level change but eats a knee from his opponent during the attempt.

Our score: 10-9 Nurmagomedov.

Official decision: Vinicius Oliveira def. Said Nurmagomedov via unanimous decision. (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Check out the official decision below: