The post examines the growing prominence of Kyrgyz MMA beyond Valentina Shevchenko and Rafael Fiziev. Six elite fighters are highlighted: Razhab Shaydulaev (25, 19-0, Rizin featherweight champion), Zhakshylyk Myrzabekov (27, 15-2, interim ACA welterweight champion), Edil Esengul (27, 14-4, moving up weight classes), Akbar Abdullaev (28, 13-0, undefeated in One Championship with five straight finishes), Kubanych Abdisalam (31, 23-3, former undefeated Brave lightweight champion), and Myktybeek Orolbay (28, 10-2, pushing for UFC welterweight top 15). The analysis notes these fighters are young and continuing to develop at the highest levels of the sport.
