Beyond Valentina Shevchenko and Rafael Fiziev, Kyrgyzstan has developed a new generation of elite fighters achieving championship success. Razhabali Shaidullaev (25, 19-0) is Rizin featherweight champion, while Zhakshylyk Myrzabekov (27, 15-2) holds interim ACA welterweight gold. Edil Esengulov (27, 14-4) recently submitted Ibrahim Magomedov at ACA's Tashkent event and rides a three-finish streak. Akbar Abdullayev (28, 13-0) has finished all five of his ONE Championship opponents since 2023. Kubatbek Abdisalam (31, 23-3) left Brave as undefeated lightweight champion after two defenses, while Myktybek Orolbay (28, 10-2) is pushing for UFC welterweight top-15 status with finishing ability across striking and grappling.
