Michał Oleksiejczuk’s nationality

Last Modified Aug 1, 2024 12:22 GMT
Michal Oleksiejczuk

Michal Oleksiejczuk is an experienced professional mixed martial artist who fights in the middleweight division. Born on February 22, 1995, in Leczna, Poland, he also competed in the light heavyweight division before switching to the middleweight weight class. After becoming a professional fighter, Oleksiejczuk competed in various fight promotions before making it into the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Michal Oleksiejczuk made his professional debut in mixed martial arts on January 11, 2014, against Rajmund Flejmur at Vale Tudo Cup 1. He secured a unanimous decision victory to start his career. Oleksiejczuk went on to amass a professional record of 7 wins and 2 losses before fighting for the TFL light heavyweight title. On January 16, 2016, Michal Oleksiejczuk squared off against Lukasz Borowski at TFL 8 for the vacant TFL light heavyweight championship. He defeated him by a second-round submission to become the champion. He defended the championship twice before propelling forward in his professional career by switching fight promotions.

Michal Oleksiejczuk’s nationality

Michal Oleksiejczuk is a Polish national. He was born in Leczna, Poland, on February 12, 1995, and as a professional mixed martial artist, Oleksiejczuk represents his country in his professional fights. Michal Oleksiejczuk fights out of Barki, Poland.

Michal Oleksiejczuk's UFC stint

Michal Oleksiejczuk made his debut in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on December 30, 2017, against Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC 217. He won the fight by a unanimous decision but the result was later overturned to a no-contest due to his testing positive for banned substances. Michal Oleksiejczuk made his middleweight debut on August 6, 2022, against Sam Alves at UFC on ESPN: Santos vs. Hill and made a successful outing by dispatching Alves via a first-round TKO. He last fought Kevin Holland at UFC 302 and lost the bout via a technical armbar submission.

Moreover, the Polish fighter is set to face Sharaputdin Magomedov in his next fight on August 3, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

*Last updated on August 1, 2024.

FAQs on Michal Oleksiejczuk's Nationality

A. He is a Polish national.


A. He was born in Leczna, Poland.


A. He fights out of Barki, Poland.


A. He fights in the middleweight division of the UFC.


A. He is scheduled to face Sharaputdin Magomedov in his upcoming fight.


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