Myktybek Orolbai

Myktybek Orolbai is a 26-year-old middleweight from Kyrgyzstan with a professional record of 16-2-1, fighting out of an orthodox stance. The Kyrgyz fighter operates as a well-rounded grappler with notable finishing ability, averaging 8.77 takedowns per 15 minutes at 59% accuracy while maintaining a concerning 40% takedown defense.

Orolbai lands 2.78 strikes per minute with 50% accuracy and absorbs 2.70 per minute, suggesting measured striking exchanges paired with his wrestling-heavy approach. His submission average of 0.5 per 15 minutes reflects opportunistic ground work rather than a primary submission threat, though his 9.3 knockout score indicates respectable finishing power when strikes land cleanly.

Recent performances showcase his evolving skillset: a dominant first-round knockout of Jack Hermansson in November 2025, an earlier submission victory over Tofiq Musayev in the opening round, and a unanimous decision over Chris Curtis in March 2026. His sole recent setback came via split decision against Mateusz Rebecki in October 2024, a competitive bout that highlighted areas for refinement.

With five wins in his last six outings, Orolbai has established himself as a credible middleweight contender, though his 40% takedown defense remains a vulnerability against top-tier wrestlers.