Overview
- Orolbai defeated Curtis by unanimous decision with three 30-27 scorecards at UFC Vegas 114.
- He landed 19 takedowns, establishing a new UFC welterweight single-fight record and ranking third all-time behind Khabib Nurmagomedov (21) and Merab Dvalishvili (20).
- The Kyrgyzstan welterweight moved to 3-0 at 170 pounds and 5-1 in the UFC, extending his momentum since returning to the division.
- In his post-fight remarks, Orolbai asked for a top-15 opponent and said, "My dream is very big."
- Curtis criticized the bout on Facebook, calling it "a shit night and a shit fight" and claiming Orolbai had "no intention of being in a fight."