The undefeated phenomenon Sherefeddin Mohamedov returned to the main card at UFC Abu Dhabi, Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov, securing another victory in his flawless record. Sherefeddin Mohamedov (13-0) entered the Octagon to face Michal Oleksiejczuk (19-8), who was coming off two consecutive losses.
Round One:
The fight began at a fast pace, with both fighters exchanging kicks and pressure. Michal Oleksiejczuk put pressure on Sherefeddin Mohamedov, who resisted the attacks and performed admirably despite the relentless pressure.
Round Two:
Sherefeddin Mohamedov regained his strength and came back with a strong performance. While Oleksiejczuk continued to apply pressure, Mohamedov executed some clever counterattacks. Oleksiejczuk tried to take Mohamedov down at the end of the round, but the latter defended excellently.
Round Three:
The third round began with the same dynamics, as Oleksiejczuk continued to advance, but Mohamedov had strong defenses against the attacks. In the final moments, Oleksiejczuk attempted a takedown, but it was not enough to make a significant impact.
In the end, Sherefeddin Mohamedov won by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) to continue his winning streak.
"Sherefeddin Mohamedov Wins the Championship by Unanimous Decision"
شرف الدين محمدوف يحقق انتصاراً مثيراً على ميشال أوليكسيجوك #UFCAbuDhabi pic.twitter.com/h83zIc5t7x— mmamag.ma (@jamalsoussi10) August 4, 2024
After the fight, Sherefeddin Mohamedov (now 14-0) told Daniel Cormier:
“This fight here means a lot to me, it’s like being at home. Dana White, I want to fight Nick Diaz in October in Abu Dhabi.”
This victory could potentially open doors for Sherefeddin Mohamedov to enter the top 15 in the middleweight division.
