Sharabutdin Magomedov vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk: Preview, Where to Watch and Betting Odds

Popular, undefeated Russian Sharabutdin Magomedov continues his UFC when he clashes with Polish fighter Michal Oleksiejczuk in a middleweight bout in the co-men event of UFC on ABC at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The Pole, Oleksiejczuk, who has lost consecutive fights, will be up against it when he collides with the flamboyant and outspoken Russian who debuted in the UFC last year. Dagestan-born Magomedov is a huge favorite.

MMA: UFC Middleweight

Where to Watch: ABC/ESPN+

Venue: Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Date: 03.08.2024 23:30

“Shara Bullet” is a 2-0 in the UFC following his debut last year. The “one eyed Dagestani pirate” is unbeaten professionally, recording eleven knockouts from thirteen wins. Sharabutdin Magomedov earned a performance of the night bonus last June with a TKO of Anthonio Trocoli in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A former boxer and Muay Thai practitioner, Magomedov is an excellent stand-up artist.

• Age: 30
• Height: 6’2”
• Weight: 185lbs (84kg)
• Reach: 73”
• Record: 13-0

The Polish fighter has already lost twice this year - both to technical submissions. The losses brought Michal Oleksiejczuk’s recent run to 1-3, with the sole victory a TKO of Chidi Njokuani last August. With fourteen knockout wins on his resume, “Hussar,” who debuted in the UFC in 2017, has not ruled out a stand-up contest against “Shara Bullet.” A former heavyweight champion in his homeland of Poland, Michal Oleksiejczuk dropped down to 185 pounds in August 2022.

• Age: 29
• Height: 6’0’’
• Reach: 74”
• Weight: 185lbs (84kg)
• Record: 19-8-1 (NC)

Michal Oleksiejczuk is a 3.00 underdog on Bet365, which prices a KO/TKO for Sharabutin Magomedov at 1.95 odds. Total over 1.5 is listed at 1.71 on 1xBet, with the under priced at 2.07. Fight to go the distance is 2.62 on Betway with the favorite to win by decision at 4.00 odds. Read more here.