Tale of the Tape
Result Summary
Myktybek Orolbai put on an absolute grappling clinic, utilizing relentless pressure to completely shut down the veteran Chris Curtis. Orolbai continually closed the distance, worked inside, and repeatedly dragged Curtis to the canvas from body locks. Every time Curtis managed to work his way back to his feet, Orolbai stubbornly returned him to the mat, chipping away with ground strikes and exhausting the veteran. Curtis had no answers for the suffocating wrestling, as Orolbai set a new UFC record for the most takedowns in a welterweight contest en route to a lopsided unanimous decision win.
Fight Overview
'The Action Man' Chris Curtis faces a fascinating stylistic clash against the relentless grappling machine Myktybek Orolbai. Curtis's elite boxing and historically stellar takedown defense will be pushed to the absolute limit by Orolbai's suffocating chain wrestling and pace.
Keys to Victory
Chris Curtis
- Keep his back off the fence at all costs; use lateral movement to stay in the center of the Octagon.
- Rip devastating hooks to the body to drain Orolbai's cardio and deter his relentless wrestling pressure.
- Utilize sharp uppercuts as Orolbai inevitably lowers his head to shoot for takedowns.
Myktybek Orolbai
- Relentlessly pursue the clinch; chain wrestle from singles to doubles until Curtis is forced to the mat.
- Use striking solely as a conduit to close the distance, throwing overhands to hide level changes.
- Once on top, apply heavy mat returns and wrist control to prevent Curtis from wall-walking back to his feet.
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