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Remains perfect in UFC
Magomedov defeated Michal Oleksiejczuk via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Abu Dhabi.
ANALYSIS
Oleksiejczuk probably isn't a top-15 middleweight at this point, but he's certainly the best opponent Magomedov had faced to date, and he passed the test with flying colors. As we had seen in his prior two UFC bouts, Shara is completely comfortable in a wild brawl and even excels in them. He's borderline reckless on the feet, but he fires off plenty of volume, is accurate and has been able to handle everything coming back his way without issue. Magomedov's grappling doesn't appear to be great, and he's probably going to have major issues with high-end wrestlers, but expect the UFC to avoid matching him up against a guy with those skills for quite a while. Magomedov is now 3-0 at the UFC and clearly a fighter to keep an eye on at 185 pounds moving forward. In the meantime, he'll also walk away with an extra $50,000 after this bout was awarded Fight of the Night honors -- Magomedov's second consecutive post-fight bonus earned.
Oleksiejczuk probably isn't a top-15 middleweight at this point, but he's certainly the best opponent Magomedov had faced to date, and he passed the test with flying colors. As we had seen in his prior two UFC bouts, Shara is completely comfortable in a wild brawl and even excels in them. He's borderline reckless on the feet, but he fires off plenty of volume, is accurate and has been able to handle everything coming back his way without issue. Magomedov's grappling doesn't appear to be great, and he's probably going to have major issues with high-end wrestlers, but expect the UFC to avoid matching him up against a guy with those skills for quite a while. Magomedov is now 3-0 at the UFC and clearly a fighter to keep an eye on at 185 pounds moving forward. In the meantime, he'll also walk away with an extra $50,000 after this bout was awarded Fight of the Night honors -- Magomedov's second consecutive post-fight bonus earned.
Quick turnaround in August
Magomedov will take on Michal Oleksiejczuk (arm) in a middleweight matchup at UFC Abu Dhabi on August 3, per the UFC Vegas 94 broadcast (via Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl).
ANALYSIS
Magomedov is likely limited to overseas bouts, as Dana White doesn't believe athletic commissions stateside will sanction him due to an eye issue, but this fight in Abu Dhabi fits the bill. The undefeated middleweight will now take on Oleksiejczuk, who appeared to break his arm in a June loss to Kevin Holland but has consistently asserted otherwise. Now just months after apparently averting an injury scare, he'll head overseas and likely be a betting underdog against Magomedov, who owns a heavy advantage in volume striking over his brief UFC run.
Magomedov is likely limited to overseas bouts, as Dana White doesn't believe athletic commissions stateside will sanction him due to an eye issue, but this fight in Abu Dhabi fits the bill. The undefeated middleweight will now take on Oleksiejczuk, who appeared to break his arm in a June loss to Kevin Holland but has consistently asserted otherwise. Now just months after apparently averting an injury scare, he'll head overseas and likely be a betting underdog against Magomedov, who owns a heavy advantage in volume striking over his brief UFC run.
Handles late-notice opponent
Magomedov defeated Antonio Trocoli via KO (punches) at 2:27 of Round 3 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
ANALYSIS
It was far from a flawless effort from Magomedov, but he got the stoppage victory he was seeking against an opponent that accepted this fight just a few days ago. Shara was always going to have a massive edge over Trocoli in terms of striking. What stood out the most in this fight was Magomedov's improved takedown defense. Trocoli failed on all seven of his attempts, allowing Shara to remain upright and eventually close the show with a massive flurry midway through the final frame. Undefeated as a professional and already 30 years of age, the UFC should push Magomedov quickly to see what exactly they have on their hands here. In the meantime, he'll take home a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus for his efforts here.
It was far from a flawless effort from Magomedov, but he got the stoppage victory he was seeking against an opponent that accepted this fight just a few days ago. Shara was always going to have a massive edge over Trocoli in terms of striking. What stood out the most in this fight was Magomedov's improved takedown defense. Trocoli failed on all seven of his attempts, allowing Shara to remain upright and eventually close the show with a massive flurry midway through the final frame. Undefeated as a professional and already 30 years of age, the UFC should push Magomedov quickly to see what exactly they have on their hands here. In the meantime, he'll take home a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus for his efforts here.
Late opponent change
Magomedov will now face Antonio Trocoli at UFC Saudi Arabia on Saturday, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Magomedov was initially set to face Joilton Lutterbach at the event, where he would have been roughly a (-250) betting favorite. He'll now have to adjust to a new opponent, but oddsmakers are lining Magomedov as an even bigger favorite, checking in anywhere from (-550) to (-700). Magomedov will give up sizable height and reach advantages to Trocoli, but most expect his significant power and striking advantages to be the deciding factors here.
Magomedov was initially set to face Joilton Lutterbach at the event, where he would have been roughly a (-250) betting favorite. He'll now have to adjust to a new opponent, but oddsmakers are lining Magomedov as an even bigger favorite, checking in anywhere from (-550) to (-700). Magomedov will give up sizable height and reach advantages to Trocoli, but most expect his significant power and striking advantages to be the deciding factors here.
Given new opponent
Magomedov is scheduled to compete against Joilton Lutterbach in a middleweight fight at UFC Saudi Arabia on June 22, per Nolan King of MMA Junkie.
ANALYSIS
Initially, Magomedov was scheduled to compete against Ihor Potieria at UFC Saudi Arabia. But before then, Potieria took a short-notice fight at UFC 301, when he was submitted in 54 seconds by Michel Pereira. Potieria was given a medical suspension, rendering him unavailable for the event. So in place of him, the UFC signed Lutterbach, a 31-year-old who is 38-10 (1 NC) in his MMA career.
Initially, Magomedov was scheduled to compete against Ihor Potieria at UFC Saudi Arabia. But before then, Potieria took a short-notice fight at UFC 301, when he was submitted in 54 seconds by Michel Pereira. Potieria was given a medical suspension, rendering him unavailable for the event. So in place of him, the UFC signed Lutterbach, a 31-year-old who is 38-10 (1 NC) in his MMA career.