LAS VEGAS – Michal Oleksiejczuk beat Sam Alvey with a first-round TKO Saturday to close out the preliminary card at UFC on ESPN 40 in Las Vegas.
Take a look inside the fight with Oleksiejczuk, who ran Alvey’s winless streak to a dubious UFC record of nine straight fights.
Sam Alvey vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk
Result: Michal Oleksiejczuk def. Sam Alvey via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 1:56
Updated records: Oleksiejczuk (17-5 MMA, 5-3 UFC)< Alvey (33-18-1 MMA, 10-13 UFC)
Key stat: Oleksiejczuk has 13 of his 17 pro wins by stoppage, including a dozen knockouts.
Oleksiejczuk on the fight's key moment
“I made huge progress going into this fight. … I’m a well-rounded fighter now. I used to be a striker only. Now I can rely on my striking abilities, but I showed I’m also good on wrestling defense, and I can fight in every aspect of the game.”
Oleksiejczuk on a win over a longtime fighter like Alvey
“I was ready for a tough battle. Sam Alvey’s a veteran of the UFC and has many battles inside the octagon, so I was prepared for the same today. I’m very happy the finish was kind of flashy. Most of all, I’m happy I finished him so quickly because it’s not easy to do.”
Oleksiejczuk on what he wants next
“I’d like to fight (again) this year, for sure, and I’d like to fight against Uriah Hall because that would be a nice fight to watch.”
To hear more from Oleksiejczuk, check out the video of the full post-fight interview below.
