JERSEY CITY, N.J. – Michal Oleksiejczuk is thrilled with what he bought for his return to the octagon.
This Saturday, Oleksiejczuk (19-7 MMA, 7-5 UFC) takes on Kevin Holland within the pay-per-view most important card of UFC 302, which matches down at Prudential Middle in Newark, N.J. This isn’t solely the primary time Oleksiejczuk fights on pay-per-view, however he’s additionally preventing arguably the most well-liked identify of his complete MMA profession.
This kind of placement and matchup has Oleksiejczuk motivated.
“If I’ll win in opposition to Kevin, I might be a really well-known fighter, and this can be a very massive alternative for me,” Oleksiejczuk stated at Wednesday’s UFC 302 media day.
Oleksiejczuk is nicely conscious of Holland (25-11 MMA, 12-8 UFC) and his antics out and in of the cage. Holland has stood out not solely as a consequence of his finishes, but additionally the trash speak he does within the cage. Oleksiejczuk gained’t pay any thoughts to no matter Holland throws his approach.
“No, I should be centered on the combat and I need to knock him,” Oleksiejczuk stated. “That is what’s most vital for me. That is my plan, my tactic.”
Oleksiejczuk final fought at UFC 299 in March, when he misplaced to Michel Pereira by first-round submission. He’s hoping to get a victory on Saturday and begin a marketing campaign again as much as the rankings.
“I need to combat in opposition to the most effective fighters within the division, and I need to be within the prime 15 rating,” Oleksiejczuk stated.
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