Abus Magomedov (4-3 UFC) will face Michal Oleksiejczuk (10-7 UFC) at UFC Baku on June 27 in a middleweight bout. Earlier rumors suggested this fight would serve as the main event of the card, but Oleksiejczuk's manager Daniel Rubenstein has denied that claim. Both fighters are looking to improve their UFC records in what should be an action-packed matchup. The bout was reported by journalist Leo Guimaraes. While not the headliner, this middleweight contest adds significant depth to the UFC's debut event in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Abus Magomedov and Michal Oleksiejczuk are set to collide at middleweight when the UFC makes its debut in Baku, Azerbaijan, on June 27. The matchup was reported by journalist Leo Guimaraes and adds a compelling contest to what will be a historic card for the promotion. While earlier reports suggested the fight would serve as the main event, Oleksiejczuk's manager Daniel Rubenstein has since denied that claim.
Magomedov, 35, carries a professional record of 29-7-1 and has gone 4-3 inside the UFC octagon. The orthodox-stance middleweight stands six-foot-two with a 78-inch reach, giving him notable physical tools at the weight class. He averages 2.61 takedowns per 15 minutes and also pursues submissions at a clip of 0.4 attempts per 15 minutes, suggesting a well-rounded approach that extends beyond the striking game.
Oleksiejczuk, known as "Hussar," is a 31-year-old southpaw out of Poland representing Akademia Sportow Walki Wilanow. He holds an overall record of 22-10-0 and has compiled a 10-7 mark in the UFC. Standing six feet tall with a 74-inch reach, the Polish fighter is a high-volume striker, landing 5.85 significant strikes per minute at an accuracy rate of 53 percent — numbers that place him among the busier offensive fighters in the division.
Why it matters
- The UFC's first-ever event in Baku gains a meaningful middleweight contest with two fighters who have combined for over 60 professional bouts.
- Magomedov's wrestling-oriented output will be tested against Oleksiejczuk's high-rate striking and southpaw angles.
- Both men sit outside the ranked positions, meaning a strong performance could push either fighter into the divisional picture.
