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  • VIDEO: Myktybek Orolbai Brutally Flatlines Jack Hermansson With Scary KO At UFC Qatar

    VIDEO: Myktybek Orolbai Brutally Flatlines Jack Hermansson With Scary KO At UFC Qatar

    In a battle of two fighters moving weight classes, it’s Myktybek Orolbai — who was moving up in weight — that got the better of former middleweight contender Jack Hermansson in their welterweight matchup.

    Orolbai looked to be the more aggressive fighter in this one, starting off by pushing the pressure, while Hermansson stayed patient and worked behind his jab. Hermansson checked a leg kick, but Orolbai used those low kicks to continue to press forward with his punching.

    After sending Hermansson reeling back with one right hand, Orolbai landed another harsh right hand that sent Hermansson out cold before he even hit the canvas.

    Myktybek Orolbai Separates Jack Hermansson From Consciousness At UFC Qatar

    Orolbai has now won two straight and is 4-1 since debuting in the Octagon in November 2023. His sole loss came in a split decision, Fight of the Night defeat to Mateusz Rebecki at UFC 308.

    This was Hermansson’s first fight at 170. He came into this contest off a knockout loss to Gregory “Robocop” Rodrigues at UFC 317 in June.

  • VIDEO: Watch Myktybek Orolbai Spoil Homecoming Of Tofiq Musayev With First-Round Kimura At UFC Baku

    VIDEO: Watch Myktybek Orolbai Spoil Homecoming Of Tofiq Musayev With First-Round Kimura At UFC Baku

    Though Tofiq Musayev was one of several fighters connected with Azerbaijan competing on the main card of UFC Baku, the homecoming ended up being one to forget, as he was submitted in the first round by opponent Myktybek Orolbai.

    Orolbai had tried for an early takedown, but Musayev resisted and landed a sneaky uppercut. Orolbai eventually was able to overpower Musayev and take over in the grappling exchanges. Musayev tried for a guillotine, but Orolbai took top control.

    Orolbai would take Musayev down to the ground again later in the first, where he’d lock up a nasty kimura lock to score the submission.

    Myktybek Orolbai Submits Tofiq Musayev At UFC Baku

    Orolbai is now 3-1 in the UFC, rebounding from a split-decision loss to Mateusz Rebecki at UFC 308 this past October.

    Musyaev is a veteran of Bellator and RIZIN who was making his UFC debut tonight. This was his first fight since scoring a knockout victory over Koji Takeda at Rizin Landmark 7 in November 2023.