UFC light-weight Myktybek Orolbai will not be your common cage fighter. Whereas most of his friends are busy perfecting their floor recreation, Orolbai has already earned a legislation diploma and may in all probability out-argue you in court docket – if he ever decides to indicate up in a go well with as a substitute of battle shorts.
Myktybek Orolbai – UFC Fighter and Lawyer
In a press convention forward of UFC Baku, Myktybek Orolbai, although a translator, defined:
“Sure, I’ve this a legislation diploma. I’m a lawyer. I already completed college, however I haven’t labored but. I’ve a objective proper now and that’s to get a UFC title. As soon as I get my UFC title then I’m going to pursue my profession as a lawyer.”
Myktybek Orolbai holds a legislation diploma from Kyrgyzstan College, which he accomplished earlier than launching his skilled MMA profession. He has brazenly acknowledged that whereas he’s formally a lawyer by schooling, he has not but labored within the authorized subject, selecting as a substitute to give attention to his ambitions within the UFC. Orolbai’s educational achievement is notable, as he managed to earn his diploma whereas additionally coaching intensively for a profession in combined martial arts.
Making it clear that the one factor standing between him and a authorized profession is a shiny UFC belt. Myktybek Orolbai’s UFC journey has been quick however eventful. He made his promotional debut in November 2023, stepping in on quick discover and successful by submission – as a result of why not make an announcement if you’re new on the town. Since then, his grappling has turned heads, and he’s rapidly grow to be a reputation to observe within the light-weight division.
This weekend, Myktybek Orolbai is ready to return to the cage, wanting so as to add one other win to his report and inch nearer to that title shot he’s been speaking about. His opponent isn’t any pushover, however Orolbai appears unfazed.
This weekend, Myktybek Orolbai steps again into the UFC octagon at UFC on ABC 8, held at Baku Crystal Corridor in Azerbaijan. He’ll be going through Tofiq Musayev, a seasoned Azerbaijani fighter making his UFC debut on residence turf. The light-weight conflict is ready for Saturday, June 21, 2025.
Orolbai, from Kyrgyzstan, is coming off a break up determination loss to Mateusz Rebecki at UFC 308, a bout that earned “Struggle of the Night time” honors. Earlier than that, he notched UFC wins over Uros Medic (submission) and Elves Brener (determination).
Orolbai has promised a “shock” for followers and says he’s been making ready for 2 months. Whether or not he’s breaking down authorized arguments or breaking down opponents, he’s aiming to show that you would be able to have each brains and brawn within the UFC cage.
