June 27, 2026 marked the UFC’s inaugural show in Azerbaijan, held in Baku.
Polish fighter Michal Oleksiejczuk stepped onto the headline fight card.
He met Abus Magomedov.
Magomedov applied a choke and the fight concluded in under three minutes.
Oleksiejczuk was forced to stop and was unable to continue.
After the victory, Magomedov proclaimed a challenge to Israel Adesanya, pointing to a likely title shot.
Oleksiejczuk now shifts his focus to his next scheduled bout.
Fans took to social media instantly, posting reactions.