UFC Abu Dhabi: Sharaputdin Magomedov vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk: Full video highlights
UFC Abu Dhabi represented Sharaputdin Magomedov's third Octagon appearance. The Russian rising superstar looked to make a statement by taking out Poland's Michal Oleksiejczuk in a middleweight contender.
Heading into UFC Abu Dhabi, Magomedov has established a 2-0 promotional record, including a knockout win against Antonio Trocoli last time out. The 30-year-old has gained a massive amount of attention in the MMA community and continues his road to the top against Oleksiejczuk.
Meanwhile, Oleksiejczuk is coming off back-to-back first-round submission losses against Kevin Holland and Michel Pereira. The Polish middleweight has a massive opportunity to silence the doubters by taking out Magomedov.
Take a look at the action from the UFC Abu Dhabi co-main event featuring Sharaputdin Magomedov vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk below.
Sharaputdin Magomedov vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk video highlights
Sharaputdin Magomedov and Michal Oleksiejczuk started the fight mirroring each other's movements.
Oleksiejczuk said all week that he trusted his striking and wanted to test Magomedov. The Polish middleweight kept his word by coming forward early and landing a powerful punch against 'Bullet.'
Magomedov found his range and started to take over the fight against Oleksiejczuk with his dangerous striking.
Oleksiejczuk tested Magomedov's grappling end round two. He didn't have enough time to make anything happen.
Magomedov continued to pick Oleksiejczuk apart on the feet in round three. The undefeated Russian cruised to a unanimous decision win.
Magomedov was taken down at the end of round three. He managed to stay active and land strikes from his back.
Magomedov had his hand raised by unanimous decision (30-27 x2 and 29-28), extending his UFC record to 3-0. 'Bullet' didn't show anything fans haven't seen, as he looked slick in the striking department and was taken down several times.
Magomedov calls out Nick Diaz during his post-fight interview.