Ribeiro submits Nurgozhay, marking his first loss

Brendson Ribeiro achieved a significant victory at UFC Fight Night 254, defeating Diyar Nurgozhay by submission in the second round. The event took place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Ribeiro's win was especially sweet as he handed Nurgozhay his first professional loss, following Nurgozhay's major weight miss. Nurgozhay came into the fight as a strong favorite but missed weight by 4.5 pounds for his UFC debut. Ribeiro, who had a chip on his shoulder because of this, ultimately won with a kimura submission at 1:28 in the second round. This victory improved Ribeiro's record to 17 wins and 7 losses, while Nurgozhay stands at 10 wins and 1 loss. After the fight, Ribeiro spoke about the importance of mental preparation. He mentioned that he began working with a sports psychologist, which helped him feel more prepared. When asked about Nurgozhay's weight issue, Ribeiro stated it did not affect him and expressed his readiness to take on any opponent. Looking ahead, Ribeiro plans to take some time to rest before training for his next challenge. He aims to be ready when the UFC offers him another fight, comparing his readiness to a player in soccer waiting for the right moment to score.