Abus Magomedov (4-3 UFC) will face Michal Oleksiejczuk (10-7 UFC) at UFC Baku on June 27th in a middleweight bout. Oleksiejczuk's manager Daniel Rubenstein clarified that contrary to circulating rumors, this fight will not serve as the main event of the card. The bout represents an important matchup in the middleweight division for both fighters who carry significant UFC experience. Details about the actual main event for UFC Baku remain unannounced.
Abus Magomedov and Michal Oleksiejczuk are set to collide at middleweight when UFC Baku takes place on June 27th, with the pairing adding a significant bout to what will be the promotion's first event in Azerbaijan. Oleksiejczuk's manager Daniel Rubenstein moved to dispel circulating speculation, clarifying that despite rumors to the contrary, the fight will not serve as the card's main event. The actual headliner for UFC Baku has yet to be announced.
Magomedov enters the contest carrying a professional record of 29-7-1 and owns a 4-3 mark inside the UFC. The 35-year-old orthodox fighter stands six-foot-two with a 78-inch reach, giving him notable physical dimensions for the division. He averages 2.61 takedowns per 15 minutes and adds submission threats at a rate of 0.4 attempts per 15 minutes, rounding out a well-rounded skill set backed by deep UFC experience.
Oleksiejczuk, nicknamed "Hussar," holds a professional record of 22-10-0 and has gone 10-7 during his UFC tenure. The 31-year-old Pole out of Akademia Sportow Walki Wilanow stands six feet tall with a 74-inch reach and fights out of a southpaw stance. He is one of the more prolific volume strikers in the division, landing 5.85 significant strikes per minute at an accuracy rate of 53 percent.
Why it matters
- Magomedov's grappling output against Oleksiejczuk's high-volume striking sets up a compelling style contrast
- Both fighters carry substantial UFC records, meaning the result will carry real divisional weight at middleweight
- The main event slot for UFC Baku remains open, leaving room for a marquee announcement that could elevate the entire card's profile
