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Shara Magomedov vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk prediction, pick, start time, odds for UFC on ABC 7

Make no mistake: This is a showcase spot for Shara Magomedov courtesy of the UFC matchmakers.

[autotag]Shara Magomedov[/autotag] and [autotag]Michal Oleksiejczuk[/autotag] meet Saturday on the main card of UFC on ABC 7 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Check out this quick breakdown of the matchup from MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom. 

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Shara Magomedov vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk UFC on ABC 7 preview

Undefeated Magomedov (13-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC) has a chance to make a statement in a co-headlining spot after winning his first two UFC appearances. “Bullet” defeated Bruno Silva by unanimous decision last October before coming back to finish Antonio Trócoli in June. … leksiejczuk (19-8 MMA, 7-6 UFC) enters the fight on back-to-back losses and defeats in three of his past four.

Shara Magomedov vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk UFC on ABC 7 expert pick, prediction

Despite being more known for his dubious actions outside the cage than inside of it, Magomedov is being rewarded with a co-main event slot in just his third UFC showing. Stepping up for the matchmakers on the other side of what is an obvious showcase spot is Oleksiejczuk.

Oleksiejczuk is a staple action fighter for the promotion, but the Pole has been on a clear skid, losing 3 of his last 4 fights.

Although Oleksiejczuk’s southpaw pressure could produce some real problems for the one-and-done kicking stylings of Magomedov, I can’t help but suspect that “Shara Bullet” is being set up to succeed in this spot.

So, between seeing people like Paddy Pimblett pull through last week to all the suspect behavior during the UFC’s prior show in the Middle East, I’ll be following suit this Saturday and sticking with the locally connected hyped product to come up large.

The pick is Magomedov by first-round knockout.

Shara Magomedov vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk UFC on ABC 7 odds

The oddsmakers and the public continue to grow tumescent over the fighter who looks like he’s a villain straight out of a James Bond film, listing Magomedov -265 and Oleksiejczuk +210 via FanDuel.

Shara Magomedov vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk UFC on ABC 7 start time, how to watch

Magomedov and Oleksiejczuk are expected to walk out to the cage at approximately 5 p.m. ET. The fight will air on ABC and stream on ESPN+.

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC on ABC 7.

Analyzing UFC on ABC 7: Cory Sandhagen vs. Umar Nurmagomedov, Tony Ferguson’s return, more

On the latest episode of “Spinning Back Clique,” the panel previews the key bouts at Saturday’s UFC on ABC 7 in Abu Dhabi.

There’s a big UFC event this weekend, with lots to discuss.

The octagon returns to Abu Dhabi with UFC on ABC 7 – an action-packed card with several important matchups. In the main event, top bantamweight contenders [autotag]Cory Sandhagen[/autotag] and [autotag]Umar Nurmagomedov[/autotag] clash in what may likely be a title eliminator bout. Additionally, [autotag]Shara Magomedov[/autotag] takes on [autotag]Michal Oleksiejczuk[/autotag], fan-favorite bantamweights [autotag]Marlon Vera[/autotag] and [autotag]Deiveson Figueiredo[/autotag], clash, and [autotag]Tony Ferguson[/autotag] makes his return, among other matchups.

With a big Fight Night on the horizon, MMA Junkie’s Brian “Goze” Garcia, Nolan King, Danny Segura, and host “Gorgeous” George Garcia previewed and analyzed the biggest bouts on UFC on ABC 7.

Watch their discussion in the video above, and don’t miss this week’s complete episode below on YouTube and in podcast form.

https://www.youtube.com/live/9k7Kg6cunT4

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UFC on ABC 7 weigh-in results: All 26 fighters on point in Abu Dhabi

Check out the results from the official UFC on ABC 7 fighter weigh-ins in Abu Dhabi ahead of Saturday’s event.

ABU DHABI – MMA Junkie was on scene and reporting live from Friday’s official UFC on ABC 7 fighter weigh-ins, where every fighter hit their mark.

The early weigh-ins took place at the UFC host hotel, where bantamweight headliners [autotag]Cory Sandhagen[/autotag] (17-4 MMA, 10-3 UFC) and [autotag]Umar Nurmagomedov[/autotag] (17-0 MMA, 5-0 UFC), middleweight co-headliners [autotag]Shara Magomedov[/autotag] (13-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC) and [autotag]Michal Oleksiejczuk[/autotag] (19-8 MMA, 17-6 UFC), and featured bantamweights [autotag]Deiveson Figueiredo[/autotag] (23-3-1 MMA, 12-3-1 UFC) and [autotag]Marlon Vera[/autotag] (23-9-1 MMA, 15-8 UFC) were among 26 fighters who stepped on the scale.

UFC on ABC 7 takes place Saturday at Etihad Arena, with prelims that simulcast on ESPN2 and ESPN+ and a main card on ABC and ESPN+.

Below are the complete UFC on ABC weigh-in results:

MAIN CARD (ABC, ESPN+, 3 p.m. ET)

  • Cory Sandhagen (136) vs. Umar Nurmagomedov (135)
  • Shara Magomedov (186) vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk (185)
  • Deiveson Figueiredo (135) vs. Marlon Vera (136)
  • Michael Chiesa (170) vs. Tony Ferguson (170)
  • Mackenzie Dern (115.5) vs. Loopy Godinez (115.5)
  • Joel Alvarez (155.5) vs. Elves Brener (155)

PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPN2, ESPN+, noon ET)

  • Alonzo Menifield (204) vs. Azamat Murzakanov (205)
  • Kaue Fernandes (155.5) vs. Mohammad Yahya (155)
  • Shamil Gaziev (262) vs. Don’Tale Mayes (265)
  • Guram Kutateladze (155) vs. Jordan Vucenic (155)
  • Viktoriia Dudakova (115.5) vs. Sam Hughes (114)
  • Rolando Bedoya (155) vs. Jai Herbert (155.5)
  • Sedriques Dumas (186) vs. Denis Tiuliulin (185)

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC on ABC 7.

Michal Oleksiejczuk before UFC on ABC 7: Shara Magomedov a great kickboxer, but my boxing better

Michal Oleksiejczuk is happy to test his standup against Shara Magomedov’s at UFC on ABC 7.

ABU DHABI – [autotag]Michal Oleksiejczuk[/autotag] is happy to test his standup against [autotag]Shara Magomedov[/autotag]’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 event at Etihad Arena in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Both fighters are statistically proven knockout artists, and despite being on a two-fight losing skid, Oleksiejczuk doesn’t plan on backing down from the striking exchanges with Magomedov.

“Shara is a great kickboxer, but I think that my boxing is better than Shara,” Oleksiejczuk told reporters, including MMA Junkie, at UFC on ABC 7 media day.

Oleksiejczuk will also get an opportunity to bounce highly touted Magomedov out of the ranks of the unbeaten.

“This is a very good fight for me because Shara is a very popular fighter, and this fight will be very exciting for me, for fans, and I am very happy,” Oleksiejczuk said. “I want to fight standing. Standing is my best side, and I like to make pressure, I like hard punches, and I want to knock out my opponent.”

Oleksiejczuk’s past few fights have been fan friendly, coming against the likes of Kevin Holland and Michel Pereira. He is happy to draw another popular name in the division.

“I want to fight with the best fighters in the middleweight division in the UFC,” Oleksiejczuk said. “Shara is an exciting fighter, and he’s very popular and that’s all. I like this fight.”

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For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC on ABC 7.

Michal Oleksiejczuk says arm didn’t break at UFC 302, disagrees with stoppage

Michal Oleksiejczuk wishes Herb Dean gave him more time to fight the submission at UFC 302.

[autotag]Michal Oleksiejczuk[/autotag] isn’t sure he could’ve escaped the armbar at UFC 302 but feels like he should’ve been given more agency over the situation.

On Saturday’s main card at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., Oleksiejczuk (19-8 MMA, 7-6 UFC) lost to [autotag]Kevin Holland[/autotag] (26-11 MMA, 13-8 UFC) by technical submission in Round 1 after referee Herb Dean deemed his arm dangerously contorted.

Though his arm was bent awkwardly, Oleksiejczuk told MMA Junkie on Tuesday that it did not break. While he still awaits the results of an MRI to see exactly what the issue is, Oleksiejczuk said he felt the stoppage was incorrect.

“I feel good,” Oleksiejczuk said. “My mental is OK. My arm is not broken. I think that I want a fight in a few months. I will be ready. … I didn’t tap. My arm is not broken. I felt great in this fight. This stoppage is not good. It’s not correct, in my opinion. … In my opinion, the stoppage is not correct. I think that if the fight was longer, my chance in this fight is (better).”

According to the ABC Unified Rules a technical submission is defined as “when a legal submission act results in unconsciousness or broken/dislocated bone(s)/joint(s).”

The decision to stop a fight on the basis of a contorted limb is somewhat subjective to the referee’s discretion – and in the case, Oleksiejczuk thinks Dean misjudged.

“This is my career,” Oleksiejczuk said. “This is my choice. I am really a warrior. I want to fight every time. In my opinion, this is my choice: tap or not. … I don’t know but my opinion is very simple. I am a warrior and this is my work. I want to show the best fights. I want to show very exciting fights. That’s all.”

Oleksiejczuk did not indicate he plans to appeal the decision to the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board (NJSACB), though wants to wait until his medical results come back to make that decision.

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UFC CEO Dana White agreed with Dean’s stoppage and said he thinks the referee should intervene to prevent debilitating injury.

In addition to the thoughts expressed publicly, Oleksiejczuk’s coach Ivan Kirillov told MMA Junkie that White approached them at the event to praise his fighter’s toughness.

“Dana White came to me and said that he didn’t want to hurt him,” Kirillov said. “It’s not about him. It’s about his health. He said Michal is very tough but they don’t want him to hurt himself because of that, because of that situation.”

Oleksiejczuk has lost back-to-back fights and three of his most recent four, making the loss sting a little more. With respect from his promoter and positive messages from fans around the world, Oleksiejczuk expects his next fight to be back under the same banner, especially considering he recently signed a new multifight deal.”

“We’ll see if my arm is OK,” Oleksiejczuk said. “I want to go forward and fight with the best fighters in this division. I want to make progress. … I just want to go forward and fight again as soon as possible once I’m recovered. … I just want to say that you for all fans because I got a lot of messages from all over the world. There were good words for me.”

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC 302.

UFC 302 Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay: Islam Makhachev’s $42,000 tops card

Fighters from Saturday’s UFC 302 took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay totaling $218,500.

NEWARK, N.J. – Fighters from Saturday’s UFC 302 event took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay totaling $281,500.

The program, a comprehensive plan that includes outfitting requirements, media obligations and other items under the fighter code of conduct, replaces the previous payments made under the UFC Athlete Outfitting Policy.

UFC 302 took place at Prudential Center. The main card aired on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN and ESPN+.

The full UFC 302 UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance payouts included:

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[autotag]Islam Makhachev[/autotag]: $42,000
def. [autotag]Dustin Poirier[/autotag]: $32,000

[autotag]Sean Strickland[/autotag]: $21,000
def. [autotag]Paulo Costa[/autotag]: $6,000

[autotag]Kevin Holland[/autotag]: $21,000
def. [autotag]Michal Oleksiejczuk[/autotag]: $11,000

[autotag]Niko Price[/autotag]: $6,000
def. [autotag]Alex Morono[/autotag]: $21,000

[autotag]Randy Brown[/autotag]: $16,000
def. [autotag]Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos[/autotag]: $11,000

[autotag]Roman Kopylov[/autotag]: $6,000
def. [autotag]Cesar Almeida[/autotag]: $4,000

[autotag]Grant Dawson[/autotag]: $11,000
def. [autotag]Joe Solecki[/autotag]: $6,000

[autotag]Jailton Almeida[/autotag]: $6,000
def. [autotag]Alexandr Romanov[/autotag]: $6,000

[autotag]Jake Matthews[/autotag]: $16,000
def. [autotag]Phil Rowe[/autotag]: $6,000

[autotag]Bassil Hafez[/autotag]: $4,000
def. [autotag]Mickey Gall[/autotag]: $11,000

[autotag]Ailin Perez[/autotag]: $4,500
def. [autotag]Joselyne Edwards[/autotag]: $6,000

[autotag]Andre Lima[/autotag]: $4,000
def. [autotag]Mitch Raposo[/autotag]: $4,000

Under the UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance program’s payout tiers, which appropriate the money generated by Venum’s multi-year sponsorship with the UFC, fighters are paid based on their total number of UFC bouts, as well as Zuffa-era WEC fights (January 2007 and later) and Zuffa-era Strikeforce bouts (April 2011 and later). Fighters with 1-3 bouts receive $4,000 per appearance; 4-5 bouts get $4,500; 6-10 bouts get $6,000; 11-15 bouts earn $11,000; 16-20 bouts pocket $16,000; and 21 bouts and more get $21,000. Additionally, champions earn $42,000 while title challengers get $32,000.

In addition to experience-based pay, UFC fighters will receive in perpetuity royalty payments amounting to 20-30 percent of any UFC merchandise sold that bears their likeness, according to officials.

Full 2024 UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance payouts:

Year-to-date total: $3,264,500
2023 total: $8,188,000
2022 total: $8,351,500
2021 total: $6,167,500
Program-to-date total: $26,001,500

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC 302.

UFC 302 results: Kevin Holland dropped, but snaps Michal Oleksiejczuk’s arm in first round submission

Kevin Holland was rocked early, but slapped on a deep armbar to force a technical submission in the UFC 302 feature bout.

[autotag]Kevin Holland[/autotag] returned to the middleweight division for the first time since 2021, and nearly took home the arm of his opponent [autotag]Michal Oleksiejczuk[/autotag].

Holland (26-11 MMA, 13-8 UFC) overcame an early scare, but ultimately finished Oleksiejczuk (19-8 MMA, 7-6 UFC) at 1:34 in Round 1 of their middleweight bout on the UFC 302 main card at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.

Strikes began flying at a high clip after the pair touched gloves.

As Holland circled on the outside, Oleksiejczuk landed a hard left hand that sent him to the canvas. Oleksiejczuk immediately rushed in for follow up punches, but Holland was still very aware of the situation.

As Oleksiejczuk attempted to land ground and pound to finish the fight, Holland slapped on an armbar, and it was deep. Holland rolled Oleksiejczuk over, and really began cranking on the armbar. In fact, he appeared to hesitate to want to snap the limb. However, Oleksiejczuk didn’t want to tap, so Holland cranked harder, and sure enough, the arm appeared to crack, prompting referee Herb Dean to step in and stop the fight.

Holland returned to the middleweight division for the first time since 2021 in a fight against Kyle Daukaus that was ruled a no contest due to an accidental headbutt. He improves to 9-4 at middleweight, while 4-4 at welterweight.

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Up-to-the-minute UFC 302 results include:

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC 302.

Kevin Holland def. Michal Oleksiejczuk at UFC 302: Best photos

Check out the best photos from Kevin Holland’s first-round technical submission win over Michal Oleksiejczuk at UFC 302.

Check out the best photos from [autotag]Kevin Holland[/autotag]’s first-round technical submission win over [autotag]Michal Oleksiejczuk[/autotag] at UFC 302 at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. (Fight and venue photos by Joe Camporeale, USA Today Sports)

UFC 302 video: Hear from each winner, guest fighters backstage

Check out what the UFC 302 winners and guest fighters had to say backstage at Saturday’s event.

NEWARK, N.J. – UFC 302 took place Saturday with 12 bouts on the lineup. We’ve got you covered with backstage winner interviews from Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.

You can hear from all the UFC 302 winners by checking out their post-fight news conferences below.

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC 302.

UFC 302: Kevin Holland vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s UFC 302 odds between Kevin Holland vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk, with MMA picks and predictions.

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In a 3-round middleweight bout on the main card, Kevin Holland and Michal Oleksiejczuk meet Saturday at UFC 302 at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the UFC 302: Holland vs. Oleksiejczuk odds, and make our expert picks and predictions.

The early prelims begin at 6 p.m. ET and can be viewed or streamed on ESPN+. The prelims begin at 8 p.m. ET and can be viewed or streamed on ESPN2/ESPN+, while the main card starts at 10 p.m. ET on Pay-Per-View.

Records: Holland (25-11-0) | Oleksiejczuk (19-7-0)

Holland heads into this bout with 2 straight losses via decision, falling by unanimous decision to Michael Page at UFC 299 in his most recent fight. He also dropped a split-decision bout against Jack Della Maddalena at Noche UFC in Sept. 2023. Holland’s last victory came when he submitted Michael Chiesa at UFC 291 in July 2023.

Oleksiejczuk suffered a Round 1 submission loss to Michel Pereira at UFC 299, losing in just 61 seconds. He has dropped 2 of his past 3 fights, getting submitted in each of those setbacks.

The favorite, Holland, takes the walk to the octagon while holding a 7-inch reach advantage. While Oleksiejczuk has a slight 5.06-to-4.24 significant strikes landed per minute advantage, Holland is much more accurate on those strikes at 61.31%, to just 55.71% for the Polish challenger.

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UFC 302: Holland vs. Oleksiejczuk odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:47 a.m. ET.

  • Fight result (2-way line): Holland -300 (bet $300 to win $100) | Oleksiejczuk +240 (bet $100 to win $240)
  • Over/Under: 1.5 rounds (Over -150 | Under +110)
  • Will the fight go the distance? (Yes +180 | No -250)

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UFC 302: Holland vs. Oleksiejczuk picks and predictions

Fight result (2-way line or moneyline)

Holland (-300) is a little too pricey, costing you 3 times your potential return on the 2-way line. Instead, let’s get a little more specific.

If you simply want to take HOLLAND BY KO/TKO, DQ OR SUBMISSION (-125), getting the finish via any method possible, it isn’t a terrible play. However, he tapped Chiesa at UFC 291, while Oleksiejczuk (+240) has lost via submission in his past 2 setbacks.

If you’re a little more adventurous, HOLLAND BY SUBMISSION (+250) on the 7-way method of victory line is a tempting play for the chance to multiply up by 2½ times.

Over/Under (O/U)

No: Will the fight go the distance? (-250) will cost you 2½ times your potential return, which is way too much risk and not nearly enough value.

UNDER 1.5 ROUNDS (+110) at plus-money is a strong play, though. Oleksiejczuk has managed to get out of Round 1 just once in the past 5 fights, a 2nd-round submission loss to Caio Borralho in April 2023.

In Oleksiejczuk’s past 12 fights, he has failed to get to Round 2 on 8 separate occasions.

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