Myktybek Orolbai
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February 10, 1998
Kara-Suu, Osh Region, Kyrgyzstan
| Myktybek Orolbai | |
|---|---|
| Born | Myktybek Orolbai Uulu February 10, 1998 Kara-Suu, Osh Region, Kyrgyzstan |
| Native name | Мыктыбек Оролбай уулу |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb) |
| Division | Lightweight (2018–2021, 2024) Welterweight (2021–2023, 2025–present) |
| Reach | 74 in (188 cm)[1] |
| Fighting out of | Osh, Kyrgyzstan Sacramento, California, U.S. |
| Team | Team Uluu Kyrgyz Team Alpha Male |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 19 |
| Wins | 16 |
| By knockout | 7 |
| By submission | 6 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Losses | 2 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Myktybek Orolbai Uulu (Kyrgyz: Мыктыбек Оролбай уулу; born February 10, 1998)[2] is a Kyrgyz professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Orolbai was born at the mountain village of Kyzyl-Suu in Kara-Suu, Osh Region, Kyrgyzstan. Orolbai has been interested in sports and mixed martial arts since childhood. In 2016, he went to Osh and entered the Osh State Law College. In his second year, he trained at the Uulu Kyrgyz Team.[3]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
During 2018–2021, Orolbai completing in Kyrgyzstan regional promotion. He amassed a record of 8–1–1 before signed with Legacy Fighting Alliance.[4] Orolbai was able to win three fights in a row in the promotion before he signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship.[5][6]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Replacing Jonny Parsons, who withdrew for unknown reasons, Orolbai made his UFC debut against Uroš Medić on November 18, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 232.[7] He won the fight via a neck crank in round two.[8]
Moving down to lightweight, Orolbai faced Elves Brener on May 4, 2024, at UFC 301.[9] Despite being deducted one point due to grabbing the fence, Orolbai won the fight via unanimous decision.[10]
Orolbai faced Mateusz Rębecki on October 26, 2024, at UFC 308.[11] Despite slated as a lightweight bout, it was changed to a 160 pounds catchweight.[12] He lost the fight via split decision.[13] The bout was earned his Fight of the Night bonus.[14]
Orolbai faced Tofiq Musayev on June 21, 2025, at UFC on ABC 8.[15] Despite slated as a lightweight, it was changed to a 165 pounds catchweight bout. Initially, there was no indication of why and when the change was made, but both competitors exceeded the lightweight non-title fight limit during the weigh-ins, with Musayev weighing 163 pounds and Orolbai 165 pounds.[16] He won the fight via a kimura in round one.[17] Subsequently, it was revealed after the event that the change was related to Orolbai not being able to cut all the weight during fight week, therefore moving up the weight limit for the bout.[18]
Returning to welterweight, Orolbai faced Jack Hermansson on November 22, 2025, at UFC Fight Night 265.[19] He won the fight by knockout in the first round.[20]
Oralbai faced Chris Curtis on March 14, 2026 at UFC Fight Night 269.[21] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[22] He completed 19 takedowns in the fight, setting a new UFC welterweight record.[23]
Personal life
Orolbai has a law degree from Osh State University.[24][25]
Orolbai has received online attention from UFC fans online because of his entertaining fighting style, as well as his unique facial structure, and he is often affectionately referred to by nicknames such as "Unga Bunga", "Genghis Khan", and "GOAT" by his fans.
Championships and accomplishments
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Mateusz Rębecki[14]
- Third most takedowns landed in a bout (19) (vs. Chris Curtis)[26]
- Second most takedowns landed in a three round bout (19) (vs. Chris Curtis)
- Most takedowns landed in a UFC Welterweight bout (19) (vs. Chris Curtis)[27]
- Sulukta Fighting Championship
- Sulukta FC Welterweight Championship (One time)
- Sulukta FC Welterweight Grand Prix winner
- MMA Mania
- 2024 Fight of the Year vs. Mateusz Rębecki at UFC 308[28]
Mixed martial arts record
| 19 matches | 16 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 7 | 0 |
| By submission | 6 | 0 |
| By decision | 3 | 2 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 16–2–1 | Chris Curtis | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Vallejos | March 14, 2026 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 15–2–1 | Jack Hermansson | KO (punch) | UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Hooker | November 22, 2025 | 1 | 2:46 | Al Rayyan, Qatar | Return to Welterweight. |
| Win | 14–2–1 | Tofiq Musayev | Submission (kimura) | UFC on ABC: Hill vs. Rountree Jr. | June 21, 2025 | 1 | 4:35 | Baku, Azerbaijan | Catchweight (165 lb) bout. |
| Loss | 13–2–1 | Mateusz Rębecki | Decision (split) | UFC 308 | October 26, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Catchweight (160 lb) bout. Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 13–1–1 | Elves Brener | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 301 | May 4, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Return to Lightweight. Orolbai was deducted one point in round 3 due to grabbing the fence. |
| Win | 12–1–1 | Uroš Medić | Submission (neck crank) | UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig | November 18, 2023 | 2 | 4:12 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 11–1–1 | Hayward Charles | KO (punch) | LFA 170 | October 27, 2023 | 2 | 0:41 | Vail, Colorado, United States | |
| Win | 10–1–1 | Gláucio Eliziário | TKO (punches) | LFA 164 | August 4, 2023 | 2 | 1:33 | El Paso, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 9–1–1 | Jalin Fuller | Decision (unanimous) | LFA 131 | May 6, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States | |
| Win | 8–1–1 | Kaldyadis Taalaybek Uulu | TKO (retirement) | Sulukta FC: Fight Night Grand Prix | November 26, 2021 | 4 | 4:00 | Sülüktü, Kyrgyzstan | Won the Sulukta FC Welterweight Grand Prix and the Sulukta FC Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 7–1–1 | Mashrapjon Sabirov | TKO (punches) | 1 | 3:24 | Welterweight debut. Sulukta FC Welterweight Grand Prix Semifinal. | |||
| Win | 6–1–1 | Peyman Haciev | TKO (punches) | Open FC 8 | August 14, 2021 | 1 | 2:30 | Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan | |
| Loss | 5–1–1 | Khalid Satuev | Decision (unanimous) | ACA Young Eagles 15 | December 19, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Tolstoy-Yurt, Russia | |
| Win | 5–0–1 | Shamil Mutalimov | TKO (punches) | Road Fighting Championship Russia 6 | June 22, 2019 | 1 | 3:37 | Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan | |
| Win | 4–0–1 | Farukh Kodirov | Submission (rear-naked choke) | WEF Selection 22 | March 10, 2019 | 1 | 1:04 | Arashan, Kyrgyzstan | |
| Draw | 3–0–1 | Fakhreddin Myrzadavlatov | Draw (unanimous) | WEF Selection 20 | January 20, 2019 | 5 | 5:00 | Kara-Suu, Kyrgyzstan | For the vacant WEF Lightweight Championship. |
| Win | 3–0 | Saidal Khazmuradov | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Professional Fighters League Kyrgyzstan 1 | November 25, 2018 | 1 | 2:15 | Osh, Kyrgyzstan | |
| Win | 2–0 | Shakhzod Kholmatov | Submission (rear-naked choke) | WEF ProfFight 27 | September 20, 2018 | 1 | 3:10 | Kara-Kulja, Kyrgyzstan | |
| Win | 1–0 | Eldiyar Toobaev | Submission (rear-naked choke) | WEF ProfFight 25 | August 12, 2018 | 1 | 3:41 | Kara-Suu, Kyrgyzstan | Lightweight debut. |