Sat Jun 21 06:40:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

Kyrgyz UFC fighter Myktybek Orolbai is promising a surprise for fans at UFC on ABC 8 in Baku, Azerbaijan, where he faces Tofiq Musayev. Despite acknowledging Musayev’s toughness, Orolbai is confident and eager to return to his winning ways after a split-decision loss to Mateusz Rebecki. He believes his youth and current form give him an edge. Orolbai also has ambitions to become the first Kyrgyz UFC champion.

**News Article:**

**Kyrgyz UFC Fighter Orolbai Promises “Big Surprise” at UFC on ABC 8**

**Baku, Azerbaijan** – Myktybek Orolbai (13-2-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC) is promising something special for fight fans as he prepares to face Tofiq Musayev (22-5 MMA, 0-0 UFC) at UFC on ABC 8 this Saturday at the Baku Crystal Hall.

Speaking at Wednesday’s media day, Orolbai acknowledged the challenge posed by Musayev, but exuded confidence. “God gave me this fight, but I have a big surprise for you this Saturday,” Orolbai stated.

The Kyrgyz fighter is looking to bounce back from a tough split-decision loss to Mateusz Rebecki last October, a fight that saw him leave the octagon with a severely swollen eye. Orolbai says he is fully recovered and ready to take on the 35-year-old Musayev. “Tofiq is 35 years old, I’m 27 years old,” Orolbai said. “I’m in a great shape right now, so I think everything is on my side here.”

Beyond securing a victory on Saturday, Orolbai has his sights set on championship gold. He has aspirations of becoming the first Kyrgyz UFC champion. “When I was 18 years old, my dream was to be in the UFC, and now we made it,” Orolbai explained. “God chose me to be the first fighter from Kyrgyzstan, and that carries a lot of weight on me, and that’s why I also want to be the first to bring the title to Kyrgyzstan.”

Fans can tune into UFC on ABC 8 to see what surprise Orolbai has in store and witness his quest for a shot at the 155-pound title. The event will be broadcast on ABC, ESPN, and ESPN+.

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