Ľudovít Klein vs Mateusz Rębecki Full Fight – UFC 321

Ľudovít Klein defeated Mateusz Rębecki via majority decision (29–28, 28–27, 28–28) in a highly dramatic lightweight preliminary bout at UFC 321: Aspinall vs. Gane in Abu Dhabi. The matchup earned Fight of the Night honors as Klein overcame a gruesome, severe ankle injury sustained in the final round to hold on for the victory. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]

• Rounds 1 and 2: Klein established a clear striking advantage early. Utilizing a superior reach, crisp boxing combinations, sharp jabs, and precise counters, Klein consistently found his target. He repeatedly tagged Rębecki with lead uppercuts and pull counters, fracturing the Polish fighter’s offense. Klein successfully defended against early takedown attempts, comfortably banking a two-round lead on the scorecards. 

• Round 3: The dynamic shifted completely when Rębecki executed a successful takedown. As they hit the canvas, Klein’s foot became trapped awkwardly underneath his own body, completely breaking his ankle. Rębecki capitalized by trapping Klein in half-guard and mounting a vicious ground-and-pound assault. Despite Rębecki dealing heavy elbows that split Klein open and left both fighters covered in blood, Klein survived the onslaught until the final horn. 

The scene following the final buzzer was uniquely dramatic. Klein was physically unable to stand up due to the fracture. He remained seated on his stool as the UFC official decision was read. During his post-fight interview, an emotional Klein apologized for the performance before being carried out of the Etihad Arena on a stretcher.