Abus Magomedov (4-3 UFC) will face Michal Oleksiejczuk (10-7 UFC) at UFC Baku scheduled for June 27. The bout will take place in the middleweight division. Rumors circulated that this fight would serve as the main event, but Oleksiejczuk's manager Daniel Rubenstein denied this information. Both fighters enter the contest with losing UFC records, suggesting this may be an important fight for their roster positions. The matchup was reported by Leo Guimaraes.
Abus Magomedov and Michal Oleksiejczuk have been booked for a middleweight clash at UFC Baku, scheduled for June 27, according to a report by Leo Guimaraes. Speculation had suggested the fight could serve as the main event, but Oleksiejczuk's manager Daniel Rubenstein moved to dismiss that claim.
Magomedov carries an overall record of 29-7-1 and holds a 4-3 mark inside the UFC. The 35-year-old orthodox fighter stands six-foot-two with a 78-inch reach and brings a well-rounded game to the cage, averaging 2.61 takedowns per 15 minutes alongside 0.4 submission attempts per 15 minutes. His striking output sits at 3.07 significant strikes landed per minute at 49 percent accuracy.
Oleksiejczuk, nicknamed "Hussar," is 31 years old and represents Poland. He holds a 22-10-0 professional record with a 10-7 mark in the UFC. The southpaw stands six feet tall with a 74-inch reach and trains out of Akademia Sportow Walki Wilanow. He is notably active on the feet, landing 5.85 significant strikes per minute at 53 percent accuracy, making him one of the more prolific strikers in the division at this level.
Why it matters
- Both fighters carry losing UFC records, raising the stakes considerably for roster security
- Magomedov's grappling-heavy approach sets up a compelling contrast against Oleksiejczuk's high-volume southpaw striking
- A win for either man could re-establish momentum in a deep and competitive middleweight division
- The main event status of the bout remains unconfirmed following the denial from Oleksiejczuk's camp
