Shara Magomedov vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ABC 7: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 3, 2024, in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. In this matchup on the fight card, Shara “Bullet” Magomedov will take on Michal “Hussar” Oleksiejczuk in the Middleweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ABC 7 card.

Magomedov brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 73″ reach. In contrast, Oleksiejczuk, an southpaw fighter, stands with a 74″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 74% striking accuracy, Magomedov has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 7.1 per minute. On the other hand, Oleksiejczuk boasts a 50% striking accuracy, landing approximately 5.07 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Shara Magomedov vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 30-year-old, Shara Magomedov is coming in with a 13-0-0 record. Magomedov will be fighting for the first time since a win via KO/TKO against Antonio Trocoli at UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov in June.

Oleksiejczuk, meanwhile, is coming off a submission loss against Shara Magomedov on June 22, 2024, at UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier and holds a 19-8-0 (1 NC) record.

Shara Magomedov has a orthodox fighting stance with an 73″ reach. The 29-year-old Michal Oleksiejczuk is an southpaw fighter with a 74″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Shara Magomedov stats

→ Magomedov’s striking accuracy is 74%.
→ Magomedov lands 7.1 significant strikes per minute.
→ Magomedov’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Magomedov’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Magomedov’s takedown defense is 78%.

Magomedov comes in with 74% striking accuracy, typically landing about 7.1 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Oleksiejczuk fires at 50% accuracy, landing about 5.07 significant strikes per minute. Shara Magomedov also has a 0% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Oleksiejczuk’s 0.73 takedowns and 48% takedown accuracy.

Michal Oleksiejczuk stats

→ Oleksiejczuk’s striking accuracy is 50%.
→ Oleksiejczuk lands 5.07 significant strikes per minute.
→ Oleksiejczuk’s takedown accuracy is 44%.
→ Oleksiejczuk’s takedown average is 0.73 per 15 minutes.
→ Oleksiejczuk’s takedown defense is 48%.

Michal spent, on average, 5:51 minutes in the Octagon, and Shara has an average fight time of 13:44 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be a good clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Shara or Michal? Sound off in the comments.

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