Abusupiyan Magomedov (4-3 UFC) will face Michal Oleksiejczuk (10-7-1 NC UFC) in the main event of UFC Baku on June 27. The middleweight matchup was reported by Brazilian journalist Léo Walker Guimaraes. Magomedov is looking to build on his recent performances, while Oleksiejczuk brings more extensive UFC experience to the bout. The announcement confirms the headliner for the promotion's event in Azerbaijan.
A middleweight clash between Abusupiyan Magomedov and Michal Oleksiejczuk has been announced as the main event of UFC Baku, scheduled for June 27 in Azerbaijan. Brazilian journalist Léo Walker Guimaraes reported the matchup, which will serve as the headliner for the promotion's event in the Azerbaijani capital.
Michal Oleksiejczuk, nicknamed "Hussar," enters the fight with a professional record of 22-10-0 and brings substantial UFC experience to the main event slot. The 31-year-old Polish fighter trains out of Akademia Sportow Walki Wilanow and stands six feet tall with a 74-inch reach. A southpaw striker, Oleksiejczuk is particularly dangerous on the feet, landing 5.85 significant strikes per minute at 53 percent accuracy. He has also shown a willingness to mix in takedowns, averaging 1.02 per 15 minutes inside the octagon.
Magomedov holds a 4-3 UFC record and enters the bout looking to build on his recent performances. Verified data for Magomedov was not available in the database at the time of publication.
Why it matters
- The bout serves as the main event for UFC Baku, giving both fighters maximum exposure in a growing international market
- Oleksiejczuk's high striking volume and southpaw stance present a distinctive stylistic challenge at 185 pounds
- A win for either man would carry meaningful weight in the middleweight division, where positioning in the rankings can shift quickly
