UFC 330 Spotlights 3 Undercard Fights as Orolbai Opens as Biggest Favorite
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Updated · CBS Sports · Aug 11
UFC 330 Spotlights 3 Undercard Fights as Orolbai Opens as Biggest Favorite
3 articles · Updated · CBS Sports · Aug 11
Summary
Three prelim bouts — Chidi Njokuani vs. Joel Alvarez, Jalin Turner vs. Kaue Fernandes, and Jeremiah Wells vs. Myktybek Orolbai — are being singled out as UFC 330’s best undercard matchups.
Njokuani-Alvarez tops the list because the featured prelim pairs nearly 40 combined finishes, with Alvarez facing a short-notice replacement after Geoff Neal exited.
Turner-Fernandes centers on Turner's attempted comeback after a 1-4 skid and retirement reversal, while Fernandes arrives with momentum after stopping Harry Hardwick with calf kicks.
Orolbai-Wells opens the card but carries contender stakes: Orolbai has won 3 straight and sits just outside the welterweight top 15, with a finish potentially pushing him into the rankings.
The undercard attention comes as UFC 330 in Philadelphia is headlined by Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry and Mackenzie Dern vs. Gillian Robertson.