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Kyrgyz MMA on the rise with new generation of top fighters and champions

May 12, 2026, 1:49 PM
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Kyrgyzstan's MMA scene is showing serious progress with a new generation of elite fighters emerging. While Valentina Shevchenko and Rafael Fiziev were previously the only prominent Kyrgyz fighters, recent years have seen the rise of several high-level talents. Key names include Radjabali Shaydulaev (19-0, Rizin featherweight champion), Jakshylyk Myrzabekov (15-2, interim ACA welterweight champion), Edil Esengulov (14-4, on a three-fight finish streak in ACA), Akbar Abdullaev (13-0, undefeated in One Championship with five straight finishes), Kubanychbek Abdisalam (23-3, former Brave lightweight champion), and Myktybek Orolbay (10-2, pushing for UFC welterweight top-15). These fighters are relatively young and demonstrating skills across striking and grappling.

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