Venue: Meta APEX (UFC Apex), Las Vegas/Enterprise, Nevada, United States.

Main card begins approximately 8:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM CST / 5:00 PM PT on Paramount+ (prelims ~5:00 PM ET). This middleweight bout is on the main card (expected mid-to-late slot).

Injury Report:

No reported injuries for either fighter as of early February 2026. Both have been training and preparing normally without noted setbacks.

Fighter Matchups and Styles: Middleweight stand-up power clash with similar physicals. Michal Oleksiejczuk (6’0″, 74″ reach, southpaw, ~30-31 years old) is an aggressive, high-volume power striker (16 career KO/TKO) with pressure, output (SLpM ~5.34, Acc ~51%), and durability; occasional grappling but primary stand-up threat. Marc-Andre Barriault (6’1″, 74″ reach, orthodox, ~35-36 years old) relies on explosive KO power (11 career KO/TKO, 7 first-round finishes), forward pressure, and veteran experience, but has shown chin vulnerabilities (multiple recent KO losses) and lower accuracy/defense (SLpM 5.70, Acc 47%, SApM 5.63, Def 50%; low TD Avg 0.37/Acc 28%/Def 68%). Expect early exchanges, Oleksiejczuk’s southpaw stance and volume exploiting Barriault’s defensive gaps, while Barriault hunts counters/power shots. Stand-up heavy, high finish potential.

Recent Form:

Michal Oleksiejczuk (last 3): Win TKO (punches R1) vs. Gerald Meerschaert (Aug 2025, UFC 319), Win TKO (punches R1) vs. Sedriques Dumas (Apr 2025, UFC 314), Loss UD vs. Shara Magomedov (Aug 2024). 2-1 streak with dominant early finishes rebounding from ranked loss.

Marc-Andre Barriault (last 3): Loss UD vs. Shara Magomedov (Jul 2025), Win TKO (elbows/punches R1) vs. Bruno Silva (May 2025, UFC 315), Loss KO (punches R1) vs. Dustin Stoltzfus (Nov 2024). 1-2 record alternating finishes; recent durability concerns evident.

Fight History (Key UFC/Pro Highlights):

Michal Oleksiejczuk (overall 21-9-0, 1 NC): 16 KO/TKO, 1 SUB, 4 DEC wins; losses include subs/decisions. High finish rate (especially early); strong UFC tenure with ranked competition experience and rebound power wins.

Marc-Andre Barriault (overall 17-10-0, 1 NC): 11 KO/TKO, 1 SUB, 5 DEC wins; multiple KO losses recently. Veteran with first-round upside but inconsistent durability in later career (7-9 UFC record).

FIGHT ODDS

Michal Oleksiejczuk                       – 325

Marc-Andre Barriault                     + 260

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, February 6, 2026

UFC Vegas 113 features a compelling heavyweight matchup between No. 6-ranked Jailton Almeida and promotional newcomer Rizvan Kuniev. Almeida, a grappling specialist with explosive finishes, steps in on short notice to rebound from a controversial loss. Kuniev, a well-rounded wrestler with knockout power, looks to capitalize on his strong debut performance despite the scorecards. This bout replaces the originally scheduled Ryan Spann vs. Kuniev and adds intrigue to the card headlined by Mario Bautista vs. Vinicius Oliveira.

Location: Meta APEX (formerly UFC APEX), Enterprise (Las Vegas), Nevada; capacity: ~1,000 (typically limited to staff and invitees due to production setup).

Start Time: Prelims at 5:00 p.m. ET (2:00 p.m. PT); Main Card at 8:00 p.m. ET (5:00 p.m. PT). The Almeida vs. Kuniev fight is expected on the main card, likely around 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET.

Broadcast: Paramount+, UFC Fight Pass.

Injury Report

Both fighters enter the bout without reported injuries, marking a clean bill of health for this short-notice matchup. Almeida accepted the fight on less than three weeks’ notice after Ryan Spann withdrew due to undisclosed reasons, but no lingering issues from Almeida’s October 2025 loss to Alexander Volkov have been noted. Kuniev, fresh off his June 2025 debut, also reports no setbacks from his split-decision loss to Curtis Blaydes.

Fighter Matchups

This heavyweight clash pits Almeida’s elite grappling against Kuniev’s wrestling base and striking prowess. Key elements:

Grappling vs. Wrestling: Almeida averages 6.12 takedowns per 15 minutes (top 5 in UFC heavyweights) with a 67% success rate, excelling in submissions (13 career subs). Kuniev boasts strong takedown defense (85% in his UFC debut) and uses his Dagestani wrestling to control positions, but he hasn’t faced a grappler of Almeida’s caliber.

Striking Exchanges: Kuniev lands 4.56 significant strikes per minute with 55% accuracy, showing knockout power (6 KO/TKO wins). Almeida absorbs fewer strikes (2.34 per minute) but prefers closing distance for takedowns rather than prolonged stand-up battles.

Physical Attributes: Almeida (6’3″, 79″ reach) vs. Kuniev (6’4″, 76″ reach) – slight height edge to Kuniev, but Almeida’s speed and explosiveness could neutralize it. Both cut to ~240 lbs, with Almeida’s cardio tested in five-rounders.

Intangibles: Almeida’s experience (10 UFC fights) vs. Kuniev’s short-notice adjustment. Kuniev’s debut showed resilience, but Almeida’s pressure could overwhelm.

The fight likely hinges on whether Almeida secures early takedowns or if Kuniev keeps it standing for a striking upset.

Recent Form

Jailton Almeida (22-4): On a 2-2 run in his last four, with dominant finishes over Serghei Spivac (TKO, R1) and Alexandr Romanov (Sub, R1) sandwiched around losses to Curtis Blaydes (TKO) and Alexander Volkov (Split Dec). He’s 8-2 in UFC, with 16 first-round finishes overall. Form: L-W-W-L (strong grappling focus, but vulnerable on feet).

Rizvan Kuniev (12-3-1, 1 NC): Debuted with a controversial split-decision loss to Curtis Blaydes (many scored it for Kuniev), snapping an 11-fight unbeaten streak. Prior: KO win over Hugo Cunha (DWCS) and decisions in PFL. Form: L-W-W-NC (versatile, with 50% KO rate; strong wrestling but untested against elite grapplers).

Fight History

No prior head-to-head meetings; this is their first encounter. Almeida holds a 2-2 record against wrestlers like Kuniev (wins over Spivac/Romanov, losses to Blaydes/Volkov). Kuniev is 1-1 vs. grapplers in recent bouts, with his Blaydes loss highlighting resilience but control issues. All-time, heavyweights in similar stylistic matchups (grappler vs. wrestler) go the distance 45% of the time in UFC.

FIGHT ODDS

Jailton Almeida                – 165

Rizvan Kuniev                    + 135

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, February 6, 2026

Venue: Meta APEX (UFC Apex), Las Vegas/Enterprise, Nevada, United States.

Main card starts approximately 8:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM CST / 5:00 PM PT on Paramount+ (prelims ~5:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM CST / 2:00 PM PT). Co-main event expected late on the main card.

Injury Report: No current reported injuries preventing either from competing as of early February 2026. Albazi has a significant injury history, including heart surgery, a severe back issue (risk of paralysis if untreated), multiple withdrawals (e.g., vs. Tatsuro Taira in 2025, vs. Brandon Moreno earlier), and long layoffs, but he has been cleared and training for this bout. Horiguchi returned successfully in Nov 2025 without noted setbacks.

Fighter Matchups and Styles: Flyweight technical/grappling clash with near-identical heights (both 5’5″) but Albazi reach advantage (68″ vs. Horiguchi ~63-66″). Both orthodox. Amir Albazi is a wrestling/grappling specialist with strong chain wrestling, clinch pressure, and submission threat (career high sub rate); lower volume striker but durable. Kyoji Horiguchi is an elite veteran with speed, crisp striking, scrambling, wrestling defense, and well-rounded experience (former multi-org champ); high fight IQ and finishing ability. Albazi seeks early takedowns/control/subs; Horiguchi counters with distance management, counters, and opportunistic grappling. High-level, competitive matchup likely featuring scrambles.

Recent Form:

Amir Albazi (last 3): Loss UD vs. Brandon Moreno (Nov 2024: outstruck heavily in 5 rounds), Win SD vs. Kai Kara-France (Jun 2023: competitive 5 rounds), Win KO/TKO vs. Alessandro Costa (Dec 2022). 2-1 but sparse activity due to injuries/layoffs.

Kyoji Horiguchi (last 3): Win SUB (RNC, R3) vs. Tagir Ulanbekov (Nov 2025: dominant UFC return), Win UD vs. Nkazimulo Zulu (Dec 2024, Rizin), Win SUB vs. Makoto Takahashi (Dec 2023, Rizin). Strong momentum with finishes and decisions.

Fight History (Key UFC/Pro Highlights):

Amir Albazi (overall 17-2-0, UFC ~5-1): Multiple early subs/KOs (e.g., RNC vs. Figueiredo, triangle); recent decisions. Never finished in UFC; strong grappling metrics but lower output. SLpM 2.72, Acc 34%, SApM 3.71, Def 61%; TD Avg 1.39/Acc 32%/Def 50%; Sub Avg 0.5.

Kyoji Horiguchi (overall 35-5-0 1 NC, UFC 8-1 historically + recent): Power/striking finishes, subs, decisions; title shot experience. Active recently post-Rizin. SLpM 3.64, Acc 46%, SApM 2.26, Def 62%; TD Avg 1.80/Acc 42%/Def 54%; Sub Avg 0.1.

FIGHT ODDS

Amir Albazi                        + 275

Kyoji Horiguchi                 – 350

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, February 6, 2026

Venue: Meta APEX (UFC Apex), Las Vegas/Enterprise, Nevada, United States.

Main card starts approximately 8:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM CST / 5:00 PM PT on Paramount+ (prelims ~5:00 PM ET). The main event is the headliner, expected in the final slot.

Injury Report: No reported injuries for either fighter as of early February 2026. Both have trained without setbacks noted. Oliveira has transitioned successfully post-early career issues; Bautista maintains consistent preparation.

Fighter Matchups and Styles:

Identical height (5’9″) bantamweight clash with slight reach edge to Oliveira (70-70.5″ vs. Bautista 69″). Both switch stance. Mario Bautista (MMA Lab product) is a high-volume grappler/wrestler with strong chaining takedowns, submissions (6 career), and pressure/clinch work; solid cardio and control in decisions (SLpM 5.58, Acc 48%, SApM 4.19, Def 55%; TD Avg 1.48/Acc 32%/Def 54%; Sub Avg 0.8). Vinicius Oliveira (“LokDog”) is an explosive power striker with elite KO power (16 career KO/TKO, many early), speed, kicks, and scrambling; improving grappling (TD Avg 1.67/Acc 50%/Def 80%) but lower volume/accuracy striking (SLpM 5.28, Acc 43%, SApM 2.89, Def 57%; Sub Avg 0.2). Expect Bautista to press forward for wrestling/control vs. Oliveira’s counters, power shots, and explosive entries—potential for stand-up wars or ground scrambles.

Recent Form:

Mario Bautista (last 3): Loss UD vs. Umar Nurmagomedov (Oct 2025, UFC 321: competitive but outpointed), Win UD vs. Patchy Mix (Jun 2025, UFC 316: dominant output/control), Win SD vs. Jose Aldo (Oct 2024, UFC 307: resilient striking). 2-1 record; rebound potential after high-level loss.

Vinicius Oliveira (last 3): Win UD vs. Kyler Phillips (Jul 2025, UFC 318: strong striking/grappling), Win UD vs. Said Nurmagomedov (Feb 2025), Win UD vs. Ricky Simon (Jun 2024, UFC 303: control). Perfect 3-0 UFC streak with recent decisions showcasing durability.

Fight History (Key UFC/Pro Highlights):

Mario Bautista (overall 16-3-0, UFC ~10-3): 3 KO/TKO, 6 SUB, 7 DEC wins; losses via DEC/TKO/SUB. Consistent decisions lately; strong UFC run with volume and grappling (never finished in recent years). Avg fight time competitive in 3-rounders.

Vinicius Oliveira (overall 23-3-0, UFC 4-0): 16 KO/TKO (high early finish rate), 2 SUB, 5 DEC. All UFC wins by decision so far but pre-UFC power dominant; undefeated streak with improved defense. Avg fight time shorter in finishes.

FIGHT ODDS

Mario Bautista                  – 200

Vinicius Oliveira               + 170

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, February 6, 2026

Venue: Meta APEX (UFC Apex), Las Vegas/Enterprise, Nevada, United States.

Expected on the prelims card (mid-prelims slot likely). Prelims begin approximately 5:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM PT on Paramount+; main card follows at 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT. Exact fight order TBD but standard prelim positioning.

Injury Report: No current reported injuries for either fighter as of early February 2026. Both have been training and preparing normally. Gafurov had an undisclosed issue noted when the bout was first booked (late 2025), but it did not force a withdrawal and appears resolved. Wiklacz has a clean recent injury history post-KSW/UFC transition.

Fighter Matchups and Styles:

Bantamweight grappling vs. versatile power clash with notable physical disparity.

Muin Gafurov (5’7″, 68″ reach, orthodox) offers KO power (10 career KO/TKO), submission threat (7 subs), moderate volume (SLpM 2.89, Acc 45%, Def 52%), and TD attempts (Avg 1.47/Acc 26%, Def 70%); durable but lower output.

Jakub Wikłacz (5’10”, 72″ reach, orthodox) leverages significant height/reach advantage, elite grappling (10 career subs, Sub Avg 3.0 in limited UFC sample), control, and recent upset experience; striking metrics solid (SLpM 3.07, Acc 55%) but weaker defense (Str Def 36%, TD Def 28% in sample). Wikłacz will seek range management, clinch entries, and takedowns/subs; Gafurov counters with early power, pressure, and counters. Expect wrestling-heavy exchanges favoring Wikłacz’s length if he maintains distance.

Recent Form:

Muin Gafurov (last 3): Win UD vs. Rinya Nakamura (Jan 2025, UFC 311: upset control), Win UD vs. Kyung Ho Kang (Jun 2024: dominant striking/grappling), Loss SUB (guillotine R1) vs. Said Nurmagomedov (Oct 2023). 2-1 rebound; decisions showcase improved cardio/defense.

Jakub Wikłacz (last 3): Win SD vs. Patchy Mix (Oct 2025, UFC 320: massive upset grappling control), Win SUB (guillotine) vs. Sebastian Przybysz (Jun 2024, KSW), Win UD vs. Zuriko Jojua (Mar 2024, KSW). Strong 3-0-0 recent (including draw earlier); finishing ability evident.

Fight History (Key UFC/Pro Highlights):

Muin Gafurov (overall 20-6-0, UFC ~3-2): 10 KO/TKO, 7 SUB, 3 DEC wins; losses include early SUB and decisions. High finish rate early career (14 first-round finishes total); never KO’d. UFC tenure features power upsets and durability.

Jakub Wikłacz (overall 17-3-2, UFC 1-0): 10 SUB wins (guillotine heavy), decisions; losses via TKO. Long KSW reign with five-round experience; UFC debut upset over former Bellator champ Patchy Mix highlights grappling upside. Low KO output but control specialist.

FIGHT ODDS

Muin Gafurov                    – 105

Jakub Wiklacz                   – 125

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, February 6, 2026