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Myktybek Orolbai Sets Welterweight Record With 19 Takedowns in Win Over Chris Curtis

He set his sights on a ranked opponent next.

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."