Myktybek Orolbai and Mateusz Rebecki meet in a conflict of two of the light-weight division’s most intriguing up-and-comers.
MMA Combating’s Mike Heck confirmed with sources with data of the matchup that Orolbai (13-1-1) and Rebecki (19-2) are set to face off at UFC 308 on Oct. 26. The bout was first reported by Full Violence.
Kyrgyzstan’s Orolbai has impressed in two UFC appearances, submitting Uros Medic in his debut after which incomes a unanimous resolution nod over Elves Brener at UFC 301 this previous Might. Previous to being signed by the UFC, Orolbai was a standout in LFA.
Rebecki additionally gained his first two UFC fights earlier than operating into veteran Diego Ferreira at UFC St. Louis in Might. Ferreira stopped Rebecki with simply seconds remaining within the third spherical, snapping Rebecki’s spectacular 16-fight win streak relationship again to his days on the Polish MMA scene.
UFC 308 takes place at Etihad Area in Abu Dhabi. The ESPN+ pay-per-view occasion is headlined by undefeated featherweight champion Ilia Topuria’s first title protection, through which he faces former champion Max Holloway. Within the co-main occasion, former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker appears at hand 13-0 Khamzat Chimaev his first loss.
