Michal Oleksiejczuk is an experienced professional mixed martial artist currently signed with the leading professional mixed martial arts organization, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). After making his professional debut in mixed martial arts, Oleksiejczuk competed in various professional mixed martial arts promotions before making it into the UFC.
On January 11, 2014, Michal Oleksiejczuk stepped inside the cage for his first professional mixed martial arts bout against Rajmund Flejmer at Vale Tudo Cup 1. He won the fight by a unanimous decision and kicked off his professional career with a win. He amassed an impressive record of 12 wins and just two losses before getting signed by the UFC.
Michal Oleksiejczuk was welcomed inside the octagon on his promotional debut by Khalil Rountree Jr. on December 30, 2017, at UFC 219. Oleksiejczuk won the fight by a unanimous decision, however, it was later overturned to a no-contest due to Oleksiejczuk testing positive for banned substances.
Despite the bittersweet experience of his inaugural showing in the promotion, Michal Oleksiejczuk has witnessed a mixed career propulsion in the UFC. As of August 2024, he has a record of 19 wins, eight losses, and one no-contest. Oleksiejczuk is braced up to take on Sharaputdin Magomedov in his upcoming fight at UFC on ABC: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov on Sunday, August 3, 2024.
Michal Oleksiejczuk’s Arm Injury
Michal Oleksiejczuk suffered an injury to his arm In his fight against Kevin Holland at UFC 302 on June 1, 2024. Holland locked an armbar on Oleksiejczuk that snapped his arm. Once the submission maneuver was locked in, Oleksiejczuk remained adamant about not tapping, forcing Holland to stretch the arm further, and making Oleksiejczuk’s arm pop.
Michal Oleksiejczuk’s Last Fight
Michal Oleksiejczuk squared off against Kevin Holland in his most recent showdown. The duo faced each other at UFC 302. Holland defeated Oleksiejczuk by a first-round technical submission after catching him in an armbar.
FAQs on Michal Oleksiejczuk's arm injury
A. He broke his arm at UFC 302.
A. Kevin Holland snapped his arm at UFC 302.
A. He faced Kevin Holland in his most recent fight.
A. He is 29 years old as of August 2024.
A. He has a professional MMA record of 19 wins, eight losses, and one no-contest as of August 2024.