The thrilling showdown between lightweight contenders Mateusz Rebecki and Kyle Prepolec will be part of the UFC Belgrade card on Saturday inside the Belgrade Arena in Serbia.
Both are currently on a losing streak, but Rebecki is going to be the considerable betting favorite with -700 UFC odds, while Prepolec will be the heavy betting underdog with +500 odds.
UFC Belgrade: Mateusz Rebecki vs. Kyle Prepolec Fight Odds
- Mateusz Rebecki: -700
- Kyle Prepolec: +500
UFC Belgrade: Mateusz Rebecki vs. Kyle Prepolec: Tale of the Tape
| Mateusz Rebecki | Kyle Prepolec | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 33 | 36 |
| Height | 5’7” | 5’10” |
| Reach | 66 inches | 70 inches |
| Leg Reach | 36.5 inches | 39 inches |
| Record | 20-5 | 18-10 |
| Fighting Style | Brazilian jiu-jitsu | Grappler |
| Finishing Rate | 80% | 78% |
UFC Belgrade: Mateusz Rebecki vs. Kyle Prepolec: Prediction
I predict a decision win for Rebecki over Prepolec, as he’s the better overall striker and more powerful puncher. Both are incredibly high-level grapplers, thanks to their Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt credentials.
I think the elite grappling of both fighters will nullify each other and make this a striking affair for most of the bout. Rebecki has more variety in his strikes, with punches and kicks delivering a lot more power.
Meanwhile, Prepolec seems to be gun-shy with his strikes and mainly uses them to change levels and go to takedowns. If he second-guesses his strikes against Rebecki, Prepolec will be a recipient of a striking clinic from Rebecki, who will go to piece him up on the feet.
Mateusz Rebecki’s Recent Fight Results
Rebecki was a former FEN titleholder before joining Dana White’s Contender Series in August 2022, where he earned a UFC contract. However, in his last five bouts inside the octagon, he recorded one win (Myktybek Orolbai) and four losses (Diego Ferreira, Chris Duncan, Ludovit Klein, and Grant Dawson).
Kyle Prepolec’s Recent Fight Results
Prepolec is a returnee to the UFC after losing his first two bouts under the promotion in 2019. Since his comeback, he still hasn’t recorded a win, as he absorbed back-to-back losses to Benoit Saint Denis and Drew Dober.
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