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Myktybek Orolbai secured a dominant unanimous decision victory (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) against veteran Chris Curtis at UFC Vegas 114 on March 14, 2026. In a performance that completely neutralized Curtis’s striking game, the rising Kyrgyzstani welterweight prospect relied on relentless, overwhelming chain wrestling.
Fight Overview & Records Broken
The bout served as the featured preliminary fight at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas. Orolbai broke a long-standing division record by landing 19 successful takedowns, setting a new historic high for a single UFC welterweight bout.
| Fighter | Knockdowns | Significant Strikes | Total Strikes | Takedowns (Landed/Att.) | Control Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myktybek Orolbai | 0 | 20 of 28 (71%) | 83 of 102 | 19 of 24 (79%) | 12:33 |
| Chris Curtis | 0 | 12 of 31 (38%) | 57 of 81 | 0 of 0 (0%) | 0:06 |
Round-by-Round Breakdown
- Round 1: Orolbai came out aggressively on the feet, landing a quick front kick and establishing early pressure. He quickly shifted to his wrestling baseline, closing the distance to execute multiple takedowns. While early grappling sequences saw Orolbai landing some ground-and-pound, Curtis managed a few defensive answers but was largely smothered against the canvas.
- Round 2: The blueprint remained entirely unchanged. Orolbai’s strength and pace completely nullified “The Action Man’s” counter-boxing capabilities. Every single time Curtis managed to scramble back up to his feet, Orolbai was tightly locked on and immediately dragged him back down to the mat.
- Round 3: Orolbai continued his grappling clinic, advancing to Curtis’s back on multiple occasions and threatening with rear-naked choke setups. He chose to prioritize top control and minimize mistakes rather than forcing a high-risk finish. By the final bell, Orolbai had logged over 12 and a half minutes of total control time.
Aftermath and Reactions
The heavily wrestling-centric fight generated varying viewpoints online. On Reddit, some users found the fight boring due to the continuous ground control, while others regarded it as a grappling masterclass.
Following the bout, Chris Curtis expressed deep frustration on social media, describing the experience as “fun as a wet fart in church” and criticizing Orolbai for heavily prioritizing control over engaging in active damage. Conversely, Orolbai celebrated his third consecutive Octagon victory, noting he fought and dominated while successfully navigating the training constraints of Ramadan.