Abus Magomedov (4-3 UFC) will face Michal Oleksiejczuk (10-7 UFC) at UFC Baku on June 27th in a middleweight bout. The matchup pits two fighters with contrasting UFC records in what should be a competitive contest. Rumors suggesting this bout would serve as the main event have been denied by Oleksiejczuk's manager Daniel Rubenstein, confirming it will not headline the card. The bout is officially scheduled for the middleweight division.
Abus Magomedov and Michal Oleksiejczuk are set to collide at middleweight when UFC Baku takes place on June 27th, with the pairing officially confirmed for the card.
Magomedov carries a professional record of 29-7-1 and holds a 4-3 mark inside the Octagon. The 35-year-old orthodox fighter stands six-foot-two with a 78-inch reach, giving him notable physical advantages in most matchups. He averages 2.61 takedowns per 15 minutes and adds a submission threat with 0.4 attempts per 15 minutes, suggesting a well-rounded approach that can take fights to the mat.
Oleksiejczuk, known as "Hussar," brings a 22-10-0 overall record and a 10-7 UFC ledger into the contest. The 31-year-old Polish southpaw out of Akademia Sportow Walki Wilanow stands six feet tall with a 74-inch reach. He is primarily a striker, landing an impressive 5.85 significant strikes per minute at 53 percent accuracy, making him one of the more active and efficient volume strikers in the division.
Notably, rumors had circulated suggesting the bout could serve as the main event for UFC Baku. Those reports were denied by Oleksiejczuk's manager Daniel Rubenstein, who confirmed the fight will not headline the card.
Why it matters
- Magomedov's grappling volume against Oleksiejczuk's high-output striking sets up a compelling style clash
- Both fighters hold losing UFC records and a win would meaningfully strengthen either man's divisional standing
- The denial of main event status suggests a higher-profile headliner is expected to be announced for the Baku card
