Meet Myktybek Orolbai, All About the Kyrgyzstani Making a Short Notice Debut at UFC Vegas 82: Losses, Age, Record & More

The UFC will return to the Las Vegas ‘Apex’ this weekend after the historic UFC 295 card at MSG. Brendan Allen and Paul Craig are set to headline the card in a middleweight bout. However, a debuting fighter has caught the attention of the fans with his impressive record and background!

Myktybek Orolbai will be facing off against Uros Medic in the welterweight division. The fighter is coming to the UFC after an incredible run that saw him go 11-1 in the LFA promotion. Ahead of his UFC debut, let’s take a deeper look at this promising addition to the UFC roster.

Myktybek Orolbai and his MMA record, background and age

The signing of Orolbai to the UFC marks the first appearance of a fighter from Kyrgyzstan in the UFC. However, it’s interesting to note that both Valentina Shevchenko and Antonina Shevchenko also claim Kyrgyzstan as their birthplace, despite their citizenship in Peru.

Orolbai made his name in the LFA for his smothering wrestling style. As evidenced by the 4 submission victories on his professional record. He holds notable wins over Hayward Charles and Jalin Fuller in the LFA.

In fact, his knockout of Charles at LFA 170 highlights the destructive power he possesses in his striking. The uppercut was shared by Team Alpha Male on their Instagram account captioned, “STATEMENT MADE ‼️ @Orolbai_Uulu_Myktybek dialed up one of the prettiest Uppercut Knockouts in @LFAfighting history!”

Myktybek Orolbai trains out of Team Alpha Male. According to reports online, the 25-year-old went undefeated in his first six professional fights before suffering the only loss of his career. He will be stepping in on short notice against Uros Medic to replace the injured Johnny Parsons.

Paul Craig and Brendan Allen share words at weigh-in ahead of UFC Vegas

Ahead of Saturday’s UFC Fight Night main event, Brendan Allen and Paul Craig faced off, creating a tense atmosphere. The UFC Apex, the event’s venue, hosted the weigh-in where both fighters, Allen and Craig, made weight for their middleweight showdown.

The staredown between the two was intense, with Craig wearing face paint representing his native Scotland. During the encounter, Allen had words for Craig, where he stated, “Don’t be pulling guard”.

The comment references Craig’s BJJ skills as he holds a black belt in the martial arts. Craig also holds the record for the 2nd most submissions in the UFC’s light-heavyweight division.

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Fans will be looking forward to seeing the clash between the two rising contenders in the 185 lbs division. A win here can lead to either man finding himself in the mix for the title currently held by Sean Strickland. 

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