In a battle of two fighters moving weight classes, it’s Myktybek Orolbai — who was moving up in weight — that got the better of former middleweight contender Jack Hermansson in their welterweight matchup.
Orolbai looked to be the more aggressive fighter in this one, starting off by pushing the pressure, while Hermansson stayed patient and worked behind his jab. Hermansson checked a leg kick, but Orolbai used those low kicks to continue to press forward with his punching.
After sending Hermansson reeling back with one right hand, Orolbai landed another harsh right hand that sent Hermansson out cold before he even hit the canvas.
Myktybek Orolbai Separates Jack Hermansson From Consciousness At UFC Qatar
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Orolbai has now won two straight and is 4-1 since debuting in the Octagon in November 2023. His sole loss came in a split decision, Fight of the Night defeat to Mateusz Rebecki at UFC 308.
This was Hermansson’s first fight at 170. He came into this contest off a knockout loss to Gregory “Robocop” Rodrigues at UFC 317 in June.
