- Abus Magomedov vs Michal Oleksiejczuk
- UFC Baku Event
- Baku Crystal Hall, Azerbaijan
- Scheduled for Saturday, June 27, 2026
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Abus Magomedov is set to take on Michal Oleksiejczuk at UFC Baku on June 27, 2026. Betting odds currently show Magomedov at -107 and Oleksiejczuk at -113.
Abus Magomedov enters the Octagon with a professional record of 28 wins, 7 losses, and 1 draw. At 35 years old, he will compete in the middleweight division at 185 lbs, standing at 6 feet 2 inches tall with a reach of 78 inches. His opponent, Michal “Hussar” Oleksiejczuk, stands at 6 feet tall and also weighs in at 185 lbs, boasting a professional record of 22 wins, 9 losses, and 0 no contests. Oleksiejczuk, age 31, has a reach of 74 inches. In terms of striking, Magomedov lands 3.07 significant strikes per minute, whereas Oleksiejczuk boasts a higher output at 5.85 strikes per minute. Magomedov has a striking accuracy of 49%, while Oleksiejczuk achieves 53% accuracy. When it comes to defense, Magomedov absorbs 3.43 significant strikes per minute, while Oleksiejczuk faces 4.50. Magomedov successfully defends against 55% of incoming strikes, compared to Oleksiejczuk’s 59% strike defense.
| Event | Abus Magomedov | Michal Oleksiejczuk |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Odds | -107 | -113 |
| Record | 28-7-1 | 22-9-0 (1 NC) |
| Average Fight Duration | 10:40 | 6:33 |
| Height | 6’2″ | 6’0″ |
| Weight Class | 185 lbs | 185 lbs |
| Reach | 78″ | 74″ |
| Strikes Landed Per Minute | 3.07 | 5.85 |
| Striking Precision | 49% | 53% |
In wrestling statistics, Abus Magomedov is the more proficient grappler, achieving an average of 2.61 takedowns per 15 minutes with a 59% success rate. He also defends against 85% of takedown attempts. In contrast, Oleksiejczuk converts 42% of his takedowns and successfully defends against 52% of opponents’ attempts. When it comes to submission attempts, Magomedov averages 0.4 submissions per 3 rounds, whereas Oleksiejczuk averages 0.8 submissions per 15 minutes.
In his last bout, Abus Magomedov faced Joe Pyfer but lost by rear naked choke in round two. Pyfer successfully landed 13 out of 18 total strikes, while Magomedov connected on 18 out of 21. In terms of significant strikes, Pyfer hit 6 of 10, achieving a 60% success rate, with most strikes directed at the head. In contrast, Magomedov maintained a 91% significant strike accuracy with 11 out of 12 hits. When focused on head strikes, he landed 6 out of 7 attempts. In this match, 50% of Pyfer’s significant strikes and 27% of Magomedov’s were landed at a distance.
Michal Oleksiejczuk last competed against Marc-Andre Barriault, triumphing with a unanimous decision in the third round. Barriault landed 76% of his significant strikes from a distance, while Oleksiejczuk managed an impressive 98% success rate at range. Oleksiejczuk connected on 63% of his total attempts, landing 140 out of 221 strikes, with 91 directed at the head. Barriault, on the other hand, landed 77 out of 201 strikes, including 57 to the head. In this clash, Barriault threw 204 strikes, while Oleksiejczuk successfully connected on 143 out of 225 total attempts.
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Who will claim victory in tonight’s matchup?
Pick: Go with Michal Oleksiejczuk (-113)
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