Myktybek Orolbai

Myktybek Orolbai Uulu (; born February 10, 1998) is a Kyrgyz professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Background 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.

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. Orolbai was able to win three fights in a row in the promotion before he signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

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. He won the fight via a neck crank in round two.

Moving down to lightweight, Orolbai faced Elves Brener on May 4, 2024, at UFC 301. Despite being deducted one point due to grabbing the fence, Orolbai won the fight via unanimous decision.

Orolbai faced Mateusz Rębecki on October 26, 2024, at UFC 308. Despite slated as a lightweight bout, it was changed to a 160 pounds catchweight. He lost the fight via split decision. The bout was earned his Fight of the Night bonus.

Orolbai faced Tofiq Musayev on June 21, 2025, at UFC on ABC 8. 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. He won the fight via a kimura in round one. 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.

Returning to welterweight, Orolbai faced Jack Hermansson on November 22, 2025, at UFC Fight Night 265. He won the fight by knockout in the first round.

Oralbai faced Chris Curtis on March 14, 2026 at UFC Fight Night 269. He won the fight by unanimous decision. He completed 19 takedowns in the fight, setting a new UFC welterweight record.

Orolbai faced Jeremiah Wells on August 15, 2026, at UFC 330. He lost the fight via a ninja choke submission in the third round.

Personal life Orolbai has a law degree from Osh State University.

Championships and accomplishments Ultimate Fighting Championship Fight of the Night (One time) Second most takedowns landed in a three round bout (19) Most takedowns landed in a UFC Welterweight bout (19) Sulukta Fighting Championship Sulukta FC Welterweight Championship (One time) Sulukta FC Welterweight Grand Prix winner MMA Mania 2024 Fight of the Year

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Jeremiah Wells Technical Submission (ninja choke) UFC 330

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Win

Chris Curtis Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Vallejos

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Jack Hermansson KO (punch) UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Hooker

Al Rayyan, Qatar Win

Tofiq Musayev Submission (kimura) UFC on ABC: Hill vs. Rountree Jr.

Baku, Azerbaijan Loss

Mateusz Rębecki Decision (split) UFC 308

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Win

Elves Brener Decision (unanimous) UFC 301

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Uroš Medić Submission (neck crank) UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Hayward Charles KO (punch) LFA 170

Vail, Colorado, United States Win

Gláucio Eliziário TKO (punches) LFA 164

El Paso, Texas, United States Win

Jalin Fuller Decision (unanimous) LFA 131

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States Win

Kaldyadis Taalaybek Uulu TKO (retirement)

Win

Mashrapjon Sabirov TKO (punches)

Win

Peyman Haciev TKO (punches) Open FC 8

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan Loss

Khalid Satuev Decision (unanimous) ACA Young Eagles 15

Tolstoy-Yurt, Russia Win

Shamil Mutalimov TKO (punches) Road Fighting Championship Russia 6

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan Win

Farukh Kodirov Submission (rear-naked choke) WEF Selection 22

Arashan, Kyrgyzstan Draw

Fakhreddin Myrzadavlatov Draw (unanimous) WEF Selection 20

Kara-Suu, Kyrgyzstan Win

Saidal Khazmuradov Submission (rear-naked choke) Professional Fighters League Kyrgyzstan 1

Osh, Kyrgyzstan Win

Shakhzod Kholmatov Submission (rear-naked choke) WEF ProfFight 27

Kara-Kulja, Kyrgyzstan Win

Eldiyar Toobaev Submission (rear-naked choke) WEF ProfFight 25

Kara-Suu, Kyrgyzstan