Bogdan Grad takes slow approach to future after UFC Saudi Arabia debut

Bogdan Grad beat Lucas Alexander with a second-round TKO Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC Combat Night time 250 at ANB Enviornment in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Have a look contained in the battle with Grad, a two-time fighter on Dana White’s Contender Collection who gained his official UFC debut.

Bogdan Grad def. Lucas Alexander

Outcome: Bogdan Grad def. Lucas Alexander by way of TKO (strikes) – Spherical 2, 4:22Updated data: Grad (15-2 MMA, 1-0 UFC), Alexander (8-5 MMA, 1-3 UFC)Key stats: Grad landed three takedowns and had greater than 4 minutes of management time on his technique to the ground-and-pound win.

Grad on the battle’s key second

“I’m not too proud of my efficiency tonight as a result of it wasn’t almost what I’m able to. However it’s what it’s – again to the drafting board. Subsequent time, I’m going to carry out just a little bit higher, and perhaps I’ll carry out at my fullest.”

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Grad on his debut

“Listening to my title referred to as within the UFC for the primary time was an incredible feeling and I can’t be extra proud than I’m. There was no strain for me as a result of I already completed my dream – being within the UFC. Every part after that was going to be a bonus, and it was an excellent bonus.”

Grad on what he needs subsequent

“I need to battle no less than thrice in 2025 and climb up the rankings – not the highest 15. Don’t get me improper – I’m not delusional. However there are various different guys earlier than that.”

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To listen to extra from Grad, try his post-fight interview above.

For extra on the cardboard, go to MMA Junkie’s occasion hub for UFC Combat Night time 250.

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