Orolbai vs Rebecki

Who won Orolbai vs Rebecki?

Mateusz Rebecki beat Myktybek Orolbay Uulu by split decision in their 3 round contest during the prelims of UFC 308, on Saturday 26th October 2024 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.

The scorecards were announced in favor of the winner Mateusz Rebecki.

The fight was scheduled to take place over 3 rounds in the Lightweight division, which meant the weight limit was 155 pounds (11.1 stone or 70.3 KG).

Orolbai vs Rebecki stats

Myktybek Orolbay Uulu stepped into the octagon with a record of 13 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw, 6 of those wins coming by the way of knock out and 5 by submission.

Mateusz Rebecki made his way to the cage with a record of 19 wins, 2 losses and 0 draws, 9 of those wins coming by knock out and 7 by submission.

This was Myktybek Orolbay Uulu's 3rd fight in the UFC, having made his debut for the promotion in 2023. Mateusz Rebecki marked his 5th fight for them, having made his own debut for the promotion in 2023.

Myktybek Orolbay Uulu's UFC record stood at 2-1-0, while Mateusz Rebecki's came in at 4-1-0.

The stats suggested Rebecki had a slight advantage in power over Uulu, with a 47% knock out percentage over Uulu's 46%.

If the fight went to the ground, their records suggested Uulu had a slight advantage over Rebecki, with a 38% submission rate over Rebecki's 37%.

Myktybek Orolbay Uulu was the younger man by 32 years, at years old.

Uulu was arguably the less experienced fighter, having had 6 fewer fights, and made his debut in , 10 years and 11 months earlier than Rebecki, whose first professional fight was in 2014. He had fought 12 less professional rounds, 34 to Rebecki's 46.

Orolbai vs Rebecki form

Uulu had won all 5 of his most recent fights, stopping 2 opponents and going to the judges 3 times.

In his last fight before this contest, he had won against Elves Brenner at UFC 301 on 4th May 2024 by unanimous decision in their 3 round contest at Jeunesse Arena, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Previous to that, he had beaten Uros Medic at UFC Fight Night – Allen vs Craig on 18th November 2023 by submission in the 2nd round at UFC Apex, Las Vegas, United States.

Going into that contest, he had defeated Hayward Charles at LFA 170 on 27th October 2023 by knockout in the 2nd round at Dobson Arena, Vail.

Before that, he was victorious against Gl ucio Elizi rio at LFA 164 on 4th August 2023 by knockout in the 2nd round at Southwest University Park, El Paso.

He had won against Jalin Fuller at LFA 131 on 6th May 2022 by unanimous decision in their 3 round contest at Oshkosh Arena, Oshkosh.

Activity check

Uulu's last 5 fights had come over a period of 2 years, 10 months and 7 days, meaning he had been fighting on average every 6 months and 27 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 12 rounds, meaning that they had lasted 2.4 rounds on average.

Rebecki's last 4 fights had come over a period of 2 years, 1 month and 27 days, meaning he had been fighting on average every 6 months and 16 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 9 rounds, meaning that they had lasted 2.3 rounds on average.

What time did Orolbai vs Rebecki start?

The fighters were expected to walk out at around 4:55 PM UTC , which was 12:55 PM EST or 9:55 AM PST on the West Coast of America, or 5:55 PM BST in the UK.

What were the odds on Orolbai vs Rebecki?

Myktybek Orolbay Uulu was a 3/10 (-330) favourite going into the contest, while Mateusz Rebecki made his way into the ring at 5/2 (+250) with oddsmakers.