Michal Oleksiejczuk extended his win streak to three at UFC Vegas 113, earning a decisive victory over Marc-André Barriault and recalling the distribution of pressure and power that once made him an emerging competitor.
“This win is very important. My win streak is three wins. I feel good, but I have great respect for my opponent,” Oleksiejczuk told reporters, including Cageside Press, on Saturday evening.
“This is a real warrior. UFC needs these fighters.”
Oleksiejczuk (22-9) praised both the competitiveness and mentality that Barriault brought to the Octagon, noting that the match forced him to dig deeper than usual. While the fight went on for quite some time, the Polish striker said the constant pressure and willingness to trade made it a real test.
“(Barriault) the toughest opponent in my career. I think so, because in my past a lot of opponents were going around in a cage, no fight, going back. Just sometimes a punch,” he said.
“But this opponent? Go to war. He’s a true warrior. UFC loved this fight, I know that.”
Oleksiejczuk is known for his willingness to intervene at short notice and embrace chaos. He believes his style has earned him respect within the organization. After another grueling performance, he made it clear that he is ready for bigger tests and bigger names.
“I think 90% (of my) fights were crazy. It was a crazy war. I think my boss Mick Maynard and my boss Dana White give me big fights after that,” he said.
“I fought a lot on short notice, no problem. I fight a lot of crazy wars. I’m not a UFC star, but I’m a UFC soldier. Every fight was crazy and I think after this fight the UFC will give me a good opponent from the top 15. I’m ready for a real war.”
Watch the entire post-fight scrum with Michal Oleksiejczuk above.
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