Abus Magomedov defeated Michal Oleksiejczuk via first-round submission on Saturday, June 27, 2026 [1].
The victory positions Magomedov as a rising threat in the middleweight division, leveraging a dominant performance to target the sport's elite fighters.
Magomedov secured the win using a guillotine choke [1], which rendered Oleksiejczuk unconscious [2]. The bout took place at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku, Azerbaijan [1]. Some reports indicated Magomedov landed a hard elbow before applying the submission [3], while others focused on the swiftness of the choke itself [2].
Immediately following the finish, Magomedov used the platform to call out former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya. He addressed the crowd directly to signal his intentions for a high-profile matchup [2].
"Israel Adesanya, you’re next," Magomedov said to the crowd after the finish [2].
Magomedov expressed a desire to showcase his skills against top-tier competition to climb the rankings [5]. He reiterated his readiness for the challenge in several post-fight statements.
"I want to fight Israel Adesanya," Magomedov said [3].
"I’m ready for a fight with Israel Adesanya," Magomedov said [6].
The performance at UFC Baku serves as a statement of intent for Magomedov, who sought to prove his capability against a hard-nosed challenger like Oleksiejczuk [2]. By securing a finish in the first round [1], he has increased his leverage in future matchmaking negotiations with the UFC.
“"Israel Adesanya, you’re next,"”
Magomedov's decisive victory in Baku demonstrates a high level of grappling proficiency and aggressive finishing ability. By calling out a former champion like Israel Adesanya, Magomedov is attempting to bypass the traditional slow climb up the rankings in favor of a 'shortcut' to a title shot or a top-five ranking through a high-profile victory.
