Magomedov has quietly put together quality wins over Michel Pereira and Brunno Ferreira during his UFC run. His blend of striking and grappling makes him one of the more versatile fighters in the division.
Oleksiejczuk enters in arguably the best form of his UFC career. Since joining the Fighting Nerds camp, he has earned dominant wins over Sedriques Dumas, Gerald Meerschaert, and Marc-André Barriault.
Abus Magomedov
Last 3 bouts
Lose. Joe Pyfer – Submission (Rear-Naked Choke, Round 2)
Win. Michel Pereira – Unanimous Decision
Win. Brunno Ferreira – Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke, Round 3)
Strengths
Solid all-around MMA game
Strong submission arsenal
Good reach advantage for the division
Effective counterstriking
Experience against ranked-caliber opposition
Ability to adapt his game plan mid-fight
Weaknesses
Cardio has been questioned in longer fights
Can slow down under sustained pressure
Vulnerable when forced into high-paced exchanges
Coming off a submission loss to Joe Pyfer
Keys to victory
Keep the fight at kicking range
Mix striking with timely takedowns
Avoid prolonged pocket exchanges
Use his grappling advantage when opportunities arise
Manage his energy carefully over three rounds
Michal Oleksiejczuk
Last 3 bouts
Win. Marc-André Barriault – Unanimous Decision
Win. Gerald Meerschaert – TKO (Round 1)
Win. Sedriques Dumas – TKO (Round 1)
Strengths
Heavy knockout power
Excellent body punching
Aggressive forward pressure
Improved overall MMA game since joining Fighting Nerds
Strong momentum with a three-fight win streak
Dangerous early-round finisher
Weaknesses
Gives up reach in this matchup
Grappling defense has been exposed in the past
Can become overly aggressive
Relies heavily on striking success
Historically vulnerable to submissions
Keys to victory
Close distance quickly
Attack Magomedov’s body early
Force a high-paced striking battle
Keep the fight standing
Pressure Magomedov and test his cardio
Odds
Abus Magomedov -102
Michal Oleksiejczuk -118
