UFC Newcomer Mateusz Rebecki of Poland was originally billed to fight Tajik Narullo Aliev, but will now face off with previously cut American Roosevelt Roberts in a Lightweight bout on the preliminary card of UFC 295 at Madison Square Garden in New York. Roberts, who had competed in The Ultimate Fighter earlier this year, has been rushed back to the promotion to face Rebecki.
MMA: UFC Lightweight
Venue: Madison Square Garden, NY
Where to watch: ESPN+
Date: 12.11.2023. 04.30
Mateusz Rebecki
The 31-year-old Polish Dana White Contender series graduate is 18-1 professionally and currently riding a fifteen-fight winning streak. He made his entry in the DWCS 2022 edition, earning a contract with a rear naked choke of Rodrigo Lidio. This year, the BJJ practitioner has defeated his two opponents, earning a 2-0 record in the UFC. “Rebeasti” has nine wins and six submissions, indicating his striking and grappling skills.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 31
- Height: 5’ 7”
- Reach: 66”
- Weight: 155 Ibs
- Record: 18-1-0
Roosevelt Roberts
The American debuted in the UFC in 2018 with a win and a Performance of the Night award. A 3-3-1 record resulted in his being cut from the promotion in 2021. “The Predator” won the Welterweight strap at LOXF and competed at Eagle FC and The Ultimate Fighter 31. Roberts lost in the semi-final of TUF before getting the call to return to the UFC.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 29
- Height: 6’ 1”
- Reach: 73”
- Weight: 155 Ibs
- Record: 12-3-1 (NC)
Betting Odds
Massive underdog Roosevelt Roberts to win is 5.74 odds on 1XBET. Bet365 prices the underdog at 5.50 odds. On VBET, Roberts is 5.80 odds.
