October 28, 2024 6:00 pm ET
ABU DHABI – Mateusz Rebecki beat Myktybek Orolbai with a break up resolution Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC 308 at Etihad Area in Abu Dhabi.
Have a look contained in the battle with Rebecki, who bounced again from his first loss in 10 years together with his first UFC bonus.
Mateusz Rebecki def. Myktybek Orolbai, UFC 308 (©Craig Kidwell, particular to MMA Junkie)
End result: Mateusz Rebecki def. Myktybek Orolbai via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) Mateusz Rebecki def. Myktybek Orolbai, UFC 308 (©Craig Kidwell, particular to MMA Junkie) “I didn’t count on him to be that robust. He was nonetheless defending. I used to be ready for the referee to finish it. I used all of my energy, and I used to be screaming once I shot on him, however the referee give him an opportunity. He’s a extremely robust man, and he proved he can nonetheless battle with me.”
Mateusz Rebecki def. Myktybek Orolbai, UFC 308 (©Craig Kidwell, particular to MMA Junkie)
“Earlier than this battle, I used to be actually petrified of my opponent as a result of I used to be the underdog on this battle. I assumed all people thinks he’s going to win. … However I proved I’m higher than all people thought I’m.”
“Proper now, I haven’t thought of (what’s subsequent). It’s not vital proper now. I proper now need relaxation and be blissful for this battle.”
To listen to extra from Rebecki, try the video of the total post-fight interview above.
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Mateusz Rebecki def. Myktybek Orolbai
Up to date data: Rebecki (20-2 MMA, 4-1 UFC), Orolbai (13-2-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC)
Key stats: The numbers had been shut throughout the board in one of many bloodiest and most enjoyable fights of the 12 months. Rebecki barely received the hanging 93-85 and had solely 19 seconds extra management time than Orolbai. He had three takedowns, as properly, in comparison with a pair for Orolbai.
Rebecki on the battle’s key second
Rebecki on doubts heading in
Rebecki on what he desires subsequent
