Michal Oleksiejczuk
Lord
Poland
Choked out in Baku
Oleksiejczuk lost to Abus Magomedov via submission (guillotine choke) at 3:25 of Round 1 at UFC Baku on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Oleksiejczuk was a popular upset pick here, so much that he moved to the betting favorite in some books at close. That momentum was halted quickly, as he was blasted with a huge elbow that had him on shaky ground. Magomedov landed a few more shots before clamping in the the guillotine that put Oleksiejczuk to sleep. Oleksiejczuk had picked up a bit of momentum with three straight victories leading up to Saturday, but it's back to the drawing board after this long trip overseas.
Oleksiejczuk was a popular upset pick here, so much that he moved to the betting favorite in some books at close. That momentum was halted quickly, as he was blasted with a huge elbow that had him on shaky ground. Magomedov landed a few more shots before clamping in the the guillotine that put Oleksiejczuk to sleep. Oleksiejczuk had picked up a bit of momentum with three straight victories leading up to Saturday, but it's back to the drawing board after this long trip overseas.
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Scheduled against Magomedov
Oleksiejczuk will fight fellow middleweight Abus Magomedov at UFC Baku on June 27, according to freelance journalist Marcel Dorff.
ANALYSIS
After three losses in five months before 2025, Oleksiejczuk finished the year 2-0 before defeating Marc-Andre Barriault in February 2026. This means the former is looking to improve to 4-0 across his last four by defeating Magomedov, 3-1 across his last four.
After three losses in five months before 2025, Oleksiejczuk finished the year 2-0 before defeating Marc-Andre Barriault in February 2026. This means the former is looking to improve to 4-0 across his last four by defeating Magomedov, 3-1 across his last four.
Takes war from Marc-Andre Barriault
Oleksiejczuk defeated Marc-Andre Barriault via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Oleksiejczuk joined up with the Fighting Nerds not long ago and quickly picked up back-to-back first-round knockout wins over Gerald Meerschaert and Sedriques Dumas. He fought a tougher, more durable opponent here in Barriault, and although it was a struggle at times, this is the type of fight he would have lost earlier in his career. Oleksiejczuk easily won Round 1, landing a ton of power shots in the process. He effectiveness dipped in Round 2, primarily as a result of Barriault dominating from the clinch. Yet, he got right back on the horse in the final frame, dominating from distance and firing off two (unsuccessful) takedown attempts in an effort to keep his opponent off-balance. Oleksiejczuk's improvements are noticeable, and in many ways this victory was more impressive than immediate knockout wins over fringe-roster competition. His progress here was also awarded in the form of a $100,000 Fight of the Night bonus.
Oleksiejczuk joined up with the Fighting Nerds not long ago and quickly picked up back-to-back first-round knockout wins over Gerald Meerschaert and Sedriques Dumas. He fought a tougher, more durable opponent here in Barriault, and although it was a struggle at times, this is the type of fight he would have lost earlier in his career. Oleksiejczuk easily won Round 1, landing a ton of power shots in the process. He effectiveness dipped in Round 2, primarily as a result of Barriault dominating from the clinch. Yet, he got right back on the horse in the final frame, dominating from distance and firing off two (unsuccessful) takedown attempts in an effort to keep his opponent off-balance. Oleksiejczuk's improvements are noticeable, and in many ways this victory was more impressive than immediate knockout wins over fringe-roster competition. His progress here was also awarded in the form of a $100,000 Fight of the Night bonus.
Facing Barriault in February
Oleksiejczuk will take on Marc-Andre Barriault at a UFC event in Las Vegas on February 7, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Oleksiejczuk will head into the bout coming off back-to-back victories in 2025. The 30-year-old Polish fighter will face a slight height disadvantage compared to the older Canadian. With the two fighters sporting a combined 27-4 professional record in KO/TKO finishes, fireworks can be expected in this one.
Oleksiejczuk will head into the bout coming off back-to-back victories in 2025. The 30-year-old Polish fighter will face a slight height disadvantage compared to the older Canadian. With the two fighters sporting a combined 27-4 professional record in KO/TKO finishes, fireworks can be expected in this one.
Makes quick work of Meerschaert
Oleksiejczuk defeated Gerald Meerschaert via TKO (punches) at 3:03 of Round 1 at UFC 319 on Saturday in Chicago, Illinois.
ANALYSIS
The outcome seemed like a foregone conclusion within the first minute, as Meershaert plodded along the side of the cage, unable to shake Oleksiejczuk's pressure. It wasn't long before "Lord" threw an uppercut to intercept Meerscahert's takedown attempt, which marked the beginning of the end. Oleksiejczuk 's quick hands have defined his career. If he can stay on his feet against more athletic wrestlers, the Polish fighter may be able to do some damage at middleweight. The 31-year-old moves to 21-9-0 with one no-contest in his professional MMA career.
The outcome seemed like a foregone conclusion within the first minute, as Meershaert plodded along the side of the cage, unable to shake Oleksiejczuk's pressure. It wasn't long before "Lord" threw an uppercut to intercept Meerscahert's takedown attempt, which marked the beginning of the end. Oleksiejczuk 's quick hands have defined his career. If he can stay on his feet against more athletic wrestlers, the Polish fighter may be able to do some damage at middleweight. The 31-year-old moves to 21-9-0 with one no-contest in his professional MMA career.
Fighting Meerschaert in August
Oleksiejczuk will face Gerald Meerschaert in a Middleweight bout at UFC 319 in Chicago on August 16, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Oleksiejczuk will head into the bout looking to continue his positive moemtnum following his recent victory over Sedriques Dumas in April. The 30-year-old fighter from Poland will have to overcome disadvantages in both height and reach against the older American. With a stellar 15-1 professional record in KO/TKO finishes, he will certainly be hoping to end this one early, though he will have to remain wary of the crafty submission specialist.
Oleksiejczuk will head into the bout looking to continue his positive moemtnum following his recent victory over Sedriques Dumas in April. The 30-year-old fighter from Poland will have to overcome disadvantages in both height and reach against the older American. With a stellar 15-1 professional record in KO/TKO finishes, he will certainly be hoping to end this one early, though he will have to remain wary of the crafty submission specialist.