UFC Baku got underway live on Paramount+, with Mateusz Oleksiejczuk taking on Magomed Magomedov among the early bouts on the card.
UFC Baku got underway on Paramount+ on June 27, with a light heavyweight contest between Magomed Magomedov and Mateusz Oleksiejczuk serving as one of the early bouts on the card.
Magomedov, known as "Tiger," enters the fight with a professional record of 21 wins and 5 losses. The 33-year-old Russian stands five-foot-seven with a 70-inch reach and brings a precise, measured striking game to the cage. His accuracy stands out in particular — he connects on an impressive 63.4 percent of his significant strikes, a figure that places him among the more efficient strikers in the division.
Verified data for Oleksiejczuk was not available at the time of publication, but the Polish contender has been a fixture in the UFC's light heavyweight roster and brings his own competitive résumé into the matchup.
Why it matters
- Magomedov's 63.4 percent striking accuracy makes him a dangerous opponent for anyone he faces at this level
- The light heavyweight division remains competitive, and early-card performances can shift the rankings picture quickly
- UFC Baku represents the promotion's continued push into new international markets, giving fighters on the undercard a global audience
