Shara Magomedov vs Michal Oleksiejczuk Pick, 8/3/2024 Predictions UFC Abu Dhabi Odds

by Tony Sink - 7/31/2024

Shara Magomedov vs Michal Oleksiejczuk

UFC Abu Dhabi

Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Saturday, August 3, 2024

Shara Magomedov will face off against Michal Oleksiejczuk at UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday, August 3, 2024. The opening line has Magomedov at -238 while Oleksiejczuk is priced at +195.

Shara "Bullet" Magomedov comes into this bout holding a record of 13-0-0. The 30-year-old weighs in at 185 lbs and stands 6'2". The orthodox fighter has a reach of 73". Michal "Hussar" Oleksiejczuk stands 6'0" and steps on the scale at 185 lbs. The southpaw fighter steps into the cage with a mark of 19-8-0 (1 NC). The 29-year-old stretches 74". Regarding significant strikes, Shara Magomedov is connecting on 7.10 per min while Michal Oleksiejczuk lands 5.07 significant strikes per minute. Magomedov is landing 74% of the significant strikes he tries while Oleksiejczuk connects on 50%. When it comes to defending in the Octagon, "Bullet" absorbs 2.95 significant strikes per min while "Hussar" absorbs 4.27. Magomedov also curbs 35% of the significant strikes that are aimed in his direction while Oleksiejczuk deflects 61% of the strikes thrown in his direction.

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UFC Abu Dhabi	Shara Magomedov	Michal Oleksiejczuk
Opening Odds	-238	+195
Record	13-0-0	19-8-0 (1 NC)
Average Fight Time	13:44	5:51
Height	6'2"	6'0"
Weight	185 lbs	185 lbs
Reach	73"	74"
Strikes Landed Per Minute	7.10	5.07
Striking Accuracy	74%	50%

In terms of wrestling, Shara Magomedov is the lesser skilled grappler as he is averaging a takedown 0.40 times per 3 rds. Magomedov is taking his opponents to the canvas on 15% of the times he tries and is stopping 78% of the takedowns his opponents try. Oleksiejczuk is finishing his takedowns on 44% of his takedown tries and thwarting 48% of all takedowns attempted on him. Regarding going for the sub, Magomedov is the more experienced submission fighter by going for 0.6 submissions per 15 min while Oleksiejczuk attempts 0.3 submissions per 3 rounds.

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In his last fight, Shara Magomedov squared up with Antonio Trocoli and ended up getting the victory by a punch to the head in round 3. Trocoli ended up landing 39 of 77 total strikes that he let go in that fight. Magomedov ended the night having landed 108 of 136 total strikes. In regard to significant strikes, Trocoli landed 16 of 34, which gave him a rate of 47%. He ended up landing 8 of 22 significant strikes to the head. Statistically, Magomedov ended up landing 75% of his significant strikes by sticking 82 of 108. In terms of accuracy for the significant strikes, he was 28 of 52 to the head. 75% of the significant strikes landed by Trocoli and 84% of them landed by Magomedov were tallied at a distance.

In the last bout for Michal Oleksiejczuk, he squared up with Kevin Holland and wound up losing the fight via an armbar from bottom guard in round 1. Holland landed 100% of the significant strikes he took from distance while Oleksiejczuk connected on 75% of the significant strikes he tried at a distance. Oleksiejczuk landed 44% of the significant strikes he attempted by landing 8 of 18. He connected on 5 of 15 significant strikes to the head. Holland connected on 8 of 17 significant strikes in that fight. In regard to the placement of these significant strikes, he connected on 5 of 13 directed at the head. Regarding total strikes that he let go in that fight, Holland landed 8 of 17 while Oleksiejczuk was 9 of 19 of all the strikes he threw.

Other bouts to watch out for

One more match to look forward to is when Marlon Vera enters the Octagon with Deiveson Figueiredo. Vera walks into the cage with a mark of 23-9-1. The 31-year-old is fighting at 135 lbs and measures 5'8". The switch fighter has a wingspan of 70". Figueiredo stands 5'5" and is weighing in at 135 lbs. The orthodox fighter looks to add a win to his career total of 23-3-1. The 36-year-old reaches 68". When it comes to grappling, Marlon Vera takes his opponents to the canvas 0.53 times per 3 rounds while Deiveson Figueiredo scores a takedown 1.65 times per 3 rounds. When talking about striking, Vera tags his opponents 4.31 strikes/minute and landing 49% of his attempted strikes. The other fighter in this bout is Deiveson Figueiredo, who tags the opposition on 55% of the strikes he attempts and connects on 3.01 per minute.

One more can't miss bout is when Michael Chiesa is set to take on Tony Ferguson. Ferguson will be looking to add a win to his career total of 26-10-0. The 40-year-old will fight at 170 lbs and comes in at 5'11". The orthodox fighter has a reach of 76". Chiesa stands 6'1" and records a weight of 170 lbs. The southpaw fighter steps into the cage holding a mark of 18-7-0. The 36-year-old stretches 75". In the category of takedowns, Tony Ferguson curbs 67% of the takedowns fighters have gone for and is taking his opponents to the canvas on 35% of his tries. Chiesa is taking his opponents to the mat on 50% of his tries and stops 60% of all takedown tries against him. Concerning striking, Ferguson absorbs 4.41 strikes/minute while he connects on 4.94 strikes per min. Chiesa, notwithstanding, is absorbing 1.70 strikes/min and deals 1.87 per min.

Who will win tonight's UFC match against the spread?

Tony Sink's Pick: Take Michal Oleksiejczuk (+195)

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