UFC 308 odds for Mateusz Rebecki had him nervous for Myktybek Orolbai

ABU DHABI – Mateusz Rebecki beat Myktybek Orolbai with a break up choice Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC 308 at Etihad Enviornment in Abu Dhabi.

Have a look contained in the battle with Rebecki, who bounced again from his first loss in 10 years along with his first UFC bonus.

Mateusz Rebecki def. Myktybek Orolbai

End result: Mateusz Rebecki def. Myktybek Orolbai by way of break up choice (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Up to date information: 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 gained the putting 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

“I didn’t anticipate 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 after 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.”

Rebecki on doubts heading in

“Earlier than this battle, I used to be actually terrified of my opponent as a result of I used to be the underdog on this battle. I believed all people thinks he’s going to win. … However I proved I’m higher than all people thought I’m.”

Rebecki on what he needs subsequent

“Proper now, I haven’t thought of (what’s subsequent). It’s not essential proper now. I proper now need relaxation and be blissful for this battle.”

To listen to extra from Rebecki, take a look at the video of the complete post-fight interview above.

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