UFC 308: Mateusz Rebecki vs. Myktybek Orolbai: Live round-by-round updates

Lightweight contenders Mateusz Rebecki and Myktybek Orolbai are set to lock horns in a featured catchweight bout (160 lbs.) on the preliminary card of UFC 308.

Rebecki, a 'Dana White’s Contender Series' alum, launched his UFC career with three wins but stumbled earlier this year, gassing out in a third-round TKO loss to Diego Ferreira. Now, he’s determined to prove he has what it takes to establish his dominance in the talent-stacked lightweight division.

Orolbai, meanwhile, made his UFC debut in the welterweight division and submitted Uros Medic. He then dropped to lightweight in May, where he secured a unanimous decision over Elves Brener at UFC 301. He is riding on the momentum of an impressive eight-fight win streak with a 13-1-1 record.

Fans can catch the UFC 308 prelims live on Saturday, Oct. 26, starting at 10 a.m. ET / 7 a.m. PT. The main card will follow exclusively on ESPN+ PPV, kicking off at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT.

Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for live coverage and play-by-play updates of UFC 308:

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Round 1

Orolbai opens the fight with strong jabs but eats a solid punch from Rebecki. Orolbai eats a couple of hard shots but seems unfazed by the attacks. Rebecki needs to be careful with the energy he's investing into knocking out his opponent. Rebecki's straight punches and looping left hands are taking a toll on Orolbai and his left eye already looks compromised. Orolbai lands a straight punch that catches his opponent off balance.

Our Score: 10-9 Rebecki

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Round 2

Orolbai starts out as the aggressor in the second round and hurts his opponent with punches and elbows. He lands two uppercuts in quick succession and tries to take Rebecki down. Orolbai eats a powerful left hand that lands straight on the compromised eye. He needs to find a finish before the referee or the cage-side doctor forces the stoppage. Rebecki has done a brilliant job of stuffing takedowns but Orolbai forces a takedown and opens up a nasty gash on his rival. This fight is shaping up to be an absolute barnburner and a strong contender for Fight of the Night honors.

Our Score: 10-9 Orolbai

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Round 3

The elbows from Orolbai have clearly taken a toll on Rebecki, but Rebecki retaliates with two punishing punches that drop his rival. He quickly follows up with ground and pound, causing blood to splatter everywhere. He’s cut open, yet Orolbai’s toughness keeps him in the fight despite the onslaught. The fight hangs in the balance and could be stopped at any moment. Orolbai refuses to back down, rises back to his feet, and aggressively pursues a takedown. Rebecki ends up on top and lands solid punches but Orolbai reverses the position. They go back and forth in the final moments of what has been an instant classic. What a fight!

Our Score: 10-9 Rebecki

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Official Result

Mateusz Rebecki defeats Myktybek Orolbai via split decision (28–29, 29–28, 29–28)