At this event, the Kyrgyzstani fighter achieved victory over Jack Hermansson, knocking him out in the first round.
“I expected Myktybek to rely on his wrestling in the fight against Hermansson, considering he has excellent skills in that aspect. Hermansson, as we know, focuses on kicks and knees. However, Orolbai uulu came out and just started fighting. This is his first fight in the 77 kg weight category, and he demonstrated excellent striking skills, destroying Hermansson,” Gadzhiev shared.
According to him, a punch behind the ear may seem insignificant, but it is precisely such hits that can lead to a knockout.
“I am sure that if he has another convincing fight in this weight category, Orolbai uulu will start to be talked about as a serious threat to Islam Makhachev. He clearly contends for the championship belt,” Gadzhiev added.
Gadzhiev also emphasized that Orolbai uulu is a balanced fighter who demonstrates skills both in striking and grappling. “I don’t know how he is with footwork, but he fights confidently with his hands and shows excellent wrestling skills. He made a huge impression on me. Along with Asu Alma baev, he really made us happy,” concluded the president of Fight Nights Global, summarizing the tournament.
