Myktybek Orolbai


Myktybek Orolbai Uulu is a Kyrgyz professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

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 is scheduled to face Chris Curtis on March 14, 2026 at UFC Fight Night 269.

Personal life

Orolbai has a law degree.
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