Abus Magomedov (4-3 UFC) will face Michal Oleksiejczuk (10-7 UFC) in a middleweight bout at UFC Baku on June 27. The matchup pits two veterans with contrasting UFC records against each other in what promises to be an action-packed contest. Earlier rumors suggested this fight would serve as the main event of the card, but Oleksiejczuk's manager Daniel Rubenstein has denied those reports. The fight will take place at 185 pounds in the middleweight division. Leo Guimaraes originally reported the booking.
Abus Magomedov and Michal Oleksiejczuk have been booked for a middleweight clash at UFC Baku on June 27, with Leo Guimaraes first reporting the matchup.
Magomedov, 35, carries an overall record of 29-7-1 and has gone 4-3 inside the UFC octagon. The orthodox striker stands six-foot-two with a 78-inch reach, giving him a notable physical edge in most matchups at 185 pounds. He averages 2.61 takedowns per 15 minutes and adds a submission threat to his game, posting 0.4 submission attempts per 15 minutes, making him a genuine danger across all phases of a fight.
Oleksiejczuk, nicknamed "Hussar," brings a 22-10-0 overall record and a 10-7 mark in the UFC to the contest. The 31-year-old Polish southpaw stands six feet tall with a 74-inch reach and fights out of Akademia Sportow Walki Wilanow. His offensive output stands out, as he lands 5.85 significant strikes per minute at 53 percent accuracy — numbers that mark him as one of the more active volume strikers in the division.
Why it matters
- Magomedov's grappling volume against Oleksiejczuk's high-output striking sets up a compelling stylistic contrast
- Both fighters are on the fringe of the middleweight rankings, meaning a strong performance could push either man into contention
- Earlier reports suggested the bout could serve as the main event in Baku, though Oleksiejczuk's manager Daniel Rubenstein has denied those claims, leaving the card's headliner still to be confirmed
