Myktybek Orolbai

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Myktybek Orolbai
BornMyktybek Orolbai Uulu
(1998-02-10) February 10, 1998 (age 27)
Kara-Suu, Osh Region, Kyrgyzstan
Native nameМыктыбек Оролбай уулу
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight165 lb (75 kg; 11 st 11 lb)
DivisionLightweight (2018–2021, 2024–present)
Welterweight (2021–2023)
Reach74 in (188 cm)[1]
Fighting out ofOsh, Kyrgyzstan
TeamUulu Kyrgyz Team
Team Alpha Male
Years active2018–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total17
Wins14
By knockout6
By submission6
By decision2
Losses2
By decision2
Draws1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Myktybek Uulu Orolbai (Kyrgyz: Мыктыбек Оролбай уулу; born February 10, 1998) also known as Makitbek Orobay and Myktybek Orolbay,[2] is a Kyrgyz mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Background

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Orolbai was born at the mountain village of Kyzyl-Suu in the 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

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Early career

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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 able to three straight wins in a row in the promotion, before he signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship.[5][6]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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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 is scheduled to face Jack Hermansson on November 22, 2025, at UFC Fight Night 265.[19]

Personal life

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Orolbai has a law degree.[20]

Championships and accomplishments

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Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
17 matches 14 wins 2 losses
By knockout 6 0
By submission 6 0
By decision 2 2
Draws 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 14–2–1 Tofiq Musayev Submission (kimura) UFC on ABC: Hill vs. Rountree Jr. June 21, 2025 1 1:16 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.

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Stats | UFC". ufcstats.com. Retrieved 2025-09-01.
  2. ^ Sherdog.com. "Myktybek Orolbai MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com". Sherdog. Retrieved 2025-09-13.
  3. ^ "Как 5 млн просмотров в Instagram помогли попасть в UFC: История кыргызстанца Мыктыбека Оролбай уулу". Sport AKIpress (in Russian). 2023-11-18. Retrieved 2025-09-01.
  4. ^ Sherdog.com. "Myktybek Orolbai". Sherdog. Retrieved 2025-09-01.
  5. ^ "Myktybek Orolbai signs with the UFC". Asian MMA. 2023-11-15. Retrieved 2025-09-01.
  6. ^ Bitter, Shawn (2023-11-18). "Welcome to the UFC: Myktybek Orolbai". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2025-09-01.
  7. ^ King, Nolan. "Uros Medic, Christian Leroy Duncan get new UFC Fight Night 232 opponents days before event". MMA Junkie. Retrieved 2025-09-01.
  8. ^ Bitter, Shawn (2023-11-18). "UFC Vegas 82: Myktybek Orolbai Impresses in Debut, Submits Uros Medic". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2025-09-01.
  9. ^ Anderson, Jay (2024-03-05). "Elves Brenner vs. Myktybek Orolbai Lined Up for UFC 301". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2025-09-01.
  10. ^ Dewar, Val (2024-05-04). "UFC 301: Myktybek Orolbai Overcomes Elves Brener". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2025-09-01.
  11. ^ Lee, Alexander K. (2024-09-01). "Myktybek Orolbai vs. Mateusz Rebecki set for UFC 308". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2025-09-01.
  12. ^ Lee, Alexander K. (2024-10-25). "UFC 308 weigh-in results: Ilia Topuria, Max Holloway on point, Khamzat Chimaev cuts it close". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2025-08-31.
  13. ^ Hester, Bryson (2024-10-26). "UFC 308: Mateusz Rebecki-Myktybek Orolbai War Ends in Split Decision". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2025-09-01.
  14. ^ a b Chris Taylor (2024-10-26). "UFC 308 Bonus Report: Ilia Topuria one of five fighters to take home an extra $50k". bjpenn.com. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
  15. ^ Stachura, Bartłomiej (2025-04-30). "Myktybek Orolbai wraca do akcji – dwie nowe walki w wadze lekkiej dodane do UFC Baku". Lowking.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 2025-09-01.
  16. ^ "Highly anticipated UFC Baku debut receives surprising late notice change during weigh-ins". bloodyelbow.com. 2025-06-20. Retrieved 2025-09-01.
  17. ^ Bitter, Shawn (2025-06-21). "UFC Baku: Myktybek Orolbai Spoils Debut of Tofiq Musayev". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2025-09-01.
  18. ^ Erickson, Matt. "UFC on ABC 8 bonuses: Nazim Sadykhov's wild war with Nikolas Motta nets each $100K". MMA Junkie. Retrieved 2025-09-01.
  19. ^ Bohn, Mike. "Jack Hermansson drops down, Myktybek Orolbai moves up for UFC Fight Night 265 clash". MMA Junkie. Retrieved 2025-09-28.
  20. ^ Staff (2025-06-21). "UFC Baku: Myktybek Orolbai Put Legal Career on Hold to Pursue UFC Title". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2025-09-01.
  21. ^ Sherdog.com. "Myktybek Orolbai MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com". Sherdog. Retrieved 2025-09-01.
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