UFC Fight Night: Cesar Almeida vs Cezary Oleksiejczuk Preview & Prediction
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Middleweight strikers collide as Brazil’s César Almeida meets Poland’s Cezary Oleksiejczuk in the Apex.
Cesar Almeida vs Cezary Oleksiejczuk facts
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Where is UFC Fight Night: Royval vs Kape? UFC Apex, Enterprise, USA
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UFC Fight Night: Royval vs Kape main card
Brandon Royval vs Manel Kape (Flyweight)
Giga Chikadze vs Kevin Vallejos (Featherweight)
Cesar Almeida vs Cezary Oleksiejczuk (Middleweight)
Melquizael Costa vs Morgan Charriere (Featherweight)
Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Marcus Buchecha (Heavyweight)
King Green vs Lance Gibson Jr. (Catchweight - 160 lb)
UFC Fight Night: Royval vs Kape prelims
Amanda Lemos vs Gillian Robertson (Women’s Strawweight)
Joanderson Brito vs Isaac Thomson (Featherweight)
Neil Magny vs Yaroslav Amosov (Welterweight)
Sean Sharaf vs Steven Asplund (Heavyweight)
Melissa Croden vs Luana Santos (Women’s Bantamweight)
Allen Frye vs Guilherme Pat (Heavyweight)
Jamey-Lyn Horth vs Tereza Bleda (Women’s Flyweight)
César Almeida: Former world-class kickboxer aiming to secure his first UFC streak
César Almeida (7-1-0) enters this main-card showcase as one of the most accomplished strikers to cross over into MMA in recent years. A decorated Glory Kickboxing veteran with a notable win over Alex Pereira in their first meeting, Almeida brings elite timing, sharp footwork and a wide arsenal of kicks that translate seamlessly to four-ounce gloves. Since transitioning full time to MMA, he has demonstrated that his striking pedigree remains his greatest asset, most recently earning a violent knockout against Dylan Budka which reaffirmed his threat level at middleweight.
Despite his success on the feet, Almeida’s biggest question mark remains his defensive grappling. His lone professional defeat came via sustained wrestling pressure, and even in recent UFC appearances he has faced spells of adversity when opponents forced clinch exchanges or looked to tie up his hips. However, when his fights stay standing, Almeida is in complete command—dictating distance, punishing entries, and maintaining composure in longer exchanges. Against another striking specialist, he finds himself in the most favourable stylistic conditions for his skill set to shine.
Cezary Oleksiejczuk: Polish knockout dealer making his UFC debut
Cezary Oleksiejczuk (16-3-0) arrives in the UFC as an exciting addition to the middleweight roster and the latest talent from Poland’s MMA surge. The younger brother of UFC veteran Michał Oleksiejczuk, Cezary has built a reputation on the European circuit as a deadly finisher with a lightning-quick start. His résumé includes multiple first-round knockouts, and his most recent win on Dana White’s Contender Series was a blistering finish that showed his accuracy, shot selection and instinct for capitalising on defensive lapses.
Although his striking is dangerous and dynamic, Oleksiejczuk remains unproven at this level. Many of his opponents were significantly below UFC calibre, leaving open questions about how he responds when pressured by elite technical kickboxing or when drawn into longer, tactical rounds. His grappling defence has held up regionally, but he has yet to face the type of layered striking depth that Almeida brings. While his power is undeniable, his inexperience against top competition introduces a substantial gap in composure and technical refinement that could shape the early momentum of the fight.
César Almeida vs Cezary Oleksiejczuk prediction
This fight promises a pure striking spectacle, with neither man known for initiating grappling nor possessing a style that naturally encourages wrestling. Oleksiejczuk is a fierce early threat and certainly carries the power to disrupt Almeida before he settles into rhythm. However, over the course of a three-round battle, Almeida’s advantages in experience, composure, and technical variety are likely to accumulate. His ability to control range and pick high-percentage counters should enable him to neutralise the wilder entries of the debutant.
The crucial distinction lies in proven quality of opposition. Almeida has already operated successfully against UFC-level athletes, while Oleksiejczuk steps into by far the biggest test of his career. If the fight extends beyond the opening burst, the Brazilian’s discipline, shot selection and superior fight management should become increasingly apparent. Expect Oleksiejczuk to have his moments early, but Almeida’s experience and polish give him the clearer long-term path.
Prediction: César Almeida to win
