Sharaputdin “Shara Bullet” Magomedov extended his undefeated streak with an impressive win over Michal Oleksiejczuk at UFC Abu Dhabi in Abu Dhabi. This middleweight bout, held at the Etihad Arena, served as the co-main event of the evening, cementing Magomedov’s status as a rising star in the UFC.

Intense First Round

The fight started at a blistering pace. Oleksiejczuk (19-9 MMA, 7-7 UFC) took early control, landing a powerful overhand left that briefly floored Magomedov (14-0 MMA, 3-0 UFC). However, Magomedov quickly recovered and countered with significant leg kicks and a sharp elbow that opened a cut on Oleksiejczuk. Both fighters exchanged heavy blows throughout the round, with Oleksiejczuk landing two solid right hands towards the end.

Tactical Second Round

In the second round, Oleksiejczuk continued his aggressive approach, but the frenetic pace of the first round had taken its toll on both fighters. Magomedov focused on a kick-heavy strategy, landing several powerful shots to the body. Oleksiejczuk managed to catch one of Magomedov’s kicks and secure a takedown, but was unable to maintain control.

Decisive Final Round

The final round saw Magomedov taunting Oleksiejczuk while using body kicks to keep his opponent at bay. Both fighters appeared fatigued, but Magomedov managed to land effective combinations to the body and head. Oleksiejczuk scored another takedown in the closing minutes, but Magomedov countered with sharp elbows from the bottom position. The fight ended with Magomedov raising his hands in victory as the judges awarded him a unanimous decision with scores of 30-27, 30-27, and 29-28.

WINNER BY UNANMIOUS #SharaputdinMagomedov

A bloody and sharp bout, Michal presented good striking and even some take downs but Shara's precise kicks and slicing elbows WON him the match. Amazing!

The last 30 seconds leading up to the DECISION WIN!#UFCAbuDhabi @danawhite #mma pic.twitter.com/53OuBcibSb

— Pandemic_Diesel MMA (@Pandemic_MMA) August 3, 2024

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Call Out to Nick Diaz

Post-fight, Magomedov called out Nick Diaz, who was initially scheduled to fight Vicente Luque but withdrew due to travel issues. “Bullet” expressed his desire to face Diaz in the octagon, aiming to further his climb in the UFC middleweight division.

Sharaputdin Magomedov 🇷🇺 (14-0) bat par décision unanime Michal Oleksiejczuk 🇵🇱 (19-9-1) et call out Nick Diaz 🇺🇸 🤯🤯

Après 3 combats à l’UFC, la hype est méritée ? #UFCAbuDhabi pic.twitter.com/0vyxOuKDbC

— 5ᵉᵐᵉ Round (@Le5Round_MMA) August 3, 2024

UFC Abu Dhabi – Fight Card and Results

Main Card
Start at 21:00 local time on August 3, available via Viaplay

• Bantamweight: Umar Nurmagomedov def. Cory Sandhagen via unanimous decision (50–45, 49–46, 49–46)
• Middleweight: Sharabutdin Magomedov def. Michal Oleksiejczuk via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28)
• Bantamweight: Deiveson Figueiredo def. Marlon Vera via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 30–27)
• Welterweight: Michael Chiesa def. Tony Ferguson via submission (rear-naked choke), Round 1, 3:44
• Strawweight (Women): Mackenzie Dern def. Loopy Godinez via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)
• Lightweight: Joel Álvarez def. Elves Brener via TKO (knees and punches), Round 3, 3:36

Prelims
Start at 18:00 local time on August 3, available via Viaplay/UFC Fight Pass

• Light Heavyweight: Azamat Murzakanov def. Alonzo Menifield via KO (punches), Round 2, 3:18
• Lightweight: Kauê Fernandes def. Mohammad Yahya via TKO (punches), Round 1, 4:45
• Heavyweight: Shamil Gaziev def. Don’Tale Mayes via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)
• Lightweight: Guram Kutateladze def. Jordan Vucenic via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)
• Strawweight (Women): Sam Hughes def. Viktoriia Dudakova via split decision (27–30, 29–28, 29–28)
• Lightweight: Jai Herbert def. Rolando Bedoya via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28)
• Middleweight: Sedriques Dumas def. Denis Tiuliulin via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 30–27)

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Sharaputdin Magomedov remains undefeated with a unanimous decision victory at #UFCAbuDhabi 💪 pic.twitter.com/KgYSTdwyTt

— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) August 3, 2024