"Myktybek is kind of on autopilot. He knows what he has to do, you don't have to bug him about it, he works very hard. He's been working smart through Ramadan. Staying with Ramadan throughout the whole month and also training a little bit in the morning and then in the evening. So we're excited for this matchup."
"Orolbai dominated Curtis, landing 19 takedowns, the second most in a UFC fight in history, to earn a unanimous decision victory. In a preparation video leading up to the fight, Orolbai's coach, Urijah Faber, revealed that the Kyrgyz prospect was observing Ramadan throughout camp. Ramadan is the holy month where Muslims observe fast from dawn till dusk."
Myktybek Orolbai maintained his religious observance of Ramadan throughout his fight camp while preparing for UFC Vegas 114. During the holy month, Orolbai fasted from dawn until dusk but continued training strategically, working out once in the morning and again after sunset. Despite these constraints, Orolbai delivered a dominant performance against veteran Chris Curtis, landing 19 takedowns—the second most in UFC history—to secure a unanimous decision victory. Coach Urijah Faber praised Orolbai's discipline and work ethic, noting his ability to train smart while maintaining his religious commitments. Orolbai improved his UFC record to 5-1 with this victory, extending his current winning streak to three fights.
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