ABU DHABI – Michal Oleksiejczuk is completely happy to check his standup towards Shara Magomedov’s.
Oleksiejczuk (19-8 MMA, 17-6 UFC) takes on Magomedov (13-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC) in Saturday’s UFC on ABC 7 (ABC, ESPN2, ESPN+) co-main occasion at Etihad Area in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Each fighters are statistically confirmed knockout artists, and regardless of being on a two-fight shedding skid, Oleksiejczuk doesn’t plan on backing down from the hanging exchanges with Magomedov.
“Shara is a superb kickboxer, however I feel that my boxing is healthier than Shara,” Oleksiejczuk informed reporters, together with MMA Junkie, at UFC on ABC 7 media day.
Oleksiejczuk will even get a chance to bounce extremely touted Magomedov out of the ranks of the unbeaten.
“It is a superb battle for me as a result of Shara is a extremely popular fighter, and this battle will likely be very thrilling for me, for followers, and I’m very completely happy,” Oleksiejczuk mentioned. “I wish to battle standing. Standing is my greatest facet, and I wish to make stress, I like onerous punches, and I wish to knock out my opponent.”
Oleksiejczuk’s previous few fights have been fan pleasant, coming towards the likes of Kevin Holland and Michel Pereira. He’s completely happy to attract one other in style title within the division.
“I wish to battle with the very best fighters within the middleweight division within the UFC,” Oleksiejczuk mentioned. “Shara is an thrilling fighter, and he’s extremely popular and that’s all. I like this battle.”
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