Cezary Oleksiejczuk Outgrapples Cesar Almeida
Cezary Oleksiejczuk made a statement in his UFC debut at UFC Vegas 112, smothering Cesar Almeida with relentless grappling and top control to earn a clean unanimous decision victory (30–27, 30–27, 30–27). The Polish prospect showcased poise, physicality, and a suffocating ground game that neutralized Almeida’s dangerous kickboxing pedigree from start to finish.
Cageside Press reported that Oleksiejczuk “secured an easy takedown early and settled into dominant top control,” setting the tone for a fight where Almeida struggled to create space or generate meaningful offense. LowKick MMA echoed the assessment, noting that Oleksiejczuk “used his ground game to grind out a decisive victory,” controlling long stretches of every round.
Round 1: A Grappling Clinic Begins
Almeida opened with his trademark leg and body kicks, but Oleksiejczuk quickly ducked under a looping right hand and secured the first takedown of the fight. From there, he settled into side control, briefly hunting an arm before Almeida worked back to guard.
Despite Almeida’s attempts to stand, Oleksiejczuk stayed heavy, riding the hips and shutting down every escape. The round ended with the Polish newcomer firmly in control.
Round 2: Striking Adjustments, Same Outcome
Almeida returned to his kicking game in Round 2, landing a clean right hand that forced Oleksiejczuk to shoot again. The takedown landed with ease.
LowKick MMA highlighted Almeida’s slick reversal to top position, but it was short‑lived — Oleksiejczuk scrambled back to side control and resumed his smothering pressure. Almeida attempted to stand and strike, but each time he created space, Oleksiejczuk dragged him back to the mat.
Round 3: Closing the Show With Authority
Knowing Almeida needed a finish, Oleksiejczuk wasted no time shooting a clean double‑leg takedown to start the final round. A brief pause followed after an accidental illegal elbow, but once the action resumed, Oleksiejczuk returned to his blueprint: pressure, control, and positional dominance.
Cageside Press noted that Almeida “managed to stand in the closing seconds, only to pull guard for a guillotine attempt that was never close,” sealing a shutout performance for Oleksiejczuk.
A Breakout Debut for a Promising Prospect
With the win, Oleksiejczuk improves to 17–3, validating the hype he carried from his undefeated run in FEN and his Contender Series victory. His size, strength, and grappling IQ immediately position him as a compelling new addition to the UFC middleweight division.
Almeida, now 7–2, showed flashes of his elite striking but spent too much time defending takedowns and working off his back to mount a meaningful offense.
Final Thoughts
Cezary Oleksiejczuk didn’t just win — he dominated.
He shut down a dangerous striker.
He controlled every round.
He announced himself as a real problem at 185 pounds.
If this debut is any indication, the middleweight division has a new grappling powerhouse to worry about.
