A middleweight bout between Abus Magomedov (4-3 UFC) and Michal Oleksiejczuk (10-7 UFC) has been scheduled for UFC Baku on June 27. Both fighters will compete in the middleweight division. Rumors suggesting this fight would serve as the main event have been denied by Oleksiejczuk's manager Daniel Rubenstein. The matchup pairs two experienced UFC veterans looking to improve their standing in the promotion's middleweight ranks.
A middleweight clash between Abus Magomedov and Michal "Hussar" Oleksiejczuk has been booked for UFC Baku on June 27, adding a compelling 185-pound contest to the card.
Magomedov brings a 29-7-1 overall record into the fight, going 4-3 inside the octagon. The 35-year-old orthodox fighter stands six-foot-two with a 78-inch reach, giving him a notable physical presence in the middleweight division. He averages 2.61 takedowns per 15 minutes and lands 3.07 significant strikes per minute with 49 percent accuracy, pointing to a well-rounded game that blends grappling with measured striking. He also averages 0.4 submission attempts per 15 minutes, underscoring his finishing ability on the mat.
Oleksiejczuk, a 31-year-old southpaw from Poland, carries a 22-10-0 record and is 10-7 in UFC competition. Standing six feet tall with a 74-inch reach, he trains out of Akademia Sportow Walki Wilanow. His offensive output stands out, with 5.85 significant strikes landed per minute at 53 percent accuracy, making him one of the more prolific strikers in the division at this level.
Speculation that the bout was set to headline the event was addressed by Oleksiejczuk's manager Daniel Rubenstein, who denied those reports.
Why it matters
- Both fighters are established UFC middleweights looking to build momentum toward the upper ranks of the division
- The matchup pits Magomedov's takedown-heavy, submission-capable style against Oleksiejczuk's high-volume southpaw striking
- A win for either man would strengthen their case for a higher-profile assignment at 185 pounds
