Myktybek Orolbai and Mateusz Rebecki meet in a clash of two of the lightweight division’s most intriguing up-and-comers.
MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck confirmed with sources with knowledge 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 and then earning a unanimous decision nod over Elves Brener at UFC 301 this past May. Prior to being signed by the UFC, Orolbai was a standout in LFA.
Rebecki also won his first two UFC fights before running into veteran Diego Ferreira at UFC St. Louis in May. Ferreira stopped Rebecki with just seconds remaining in the third round, snapping Rebecki’s impressive 16-fight win streak dating back to his days on the Polish MMA scene.
UFC 308 takes place at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. The ESPN+ pay-per-view event is headlined by undefeated featherweight champion Ilia Topuria’s first title defense, in which he faces former champion Max Holloway. In the co-main event, former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker looks to hand 13-0 Khamzat Chimaev his first loss.
