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Kyrgyzstan's MMA scene is experiencing significant growth beyond Valentina Shevchenko and Rafael Fiziev. Six fighters are highlighted as representing serious progress: Radjabali Shaidullaev (25, 19-0, Rizin featherweight champion), Zhaksylyk Myrzabekov (27, 15-2, ACA interim welterweight champion), Edil Esengulov (27, 14-4, on three-fight ACA finish streak), Akbar Abdullaev (28, 13-0, five straight KO/TKO wins in ONE Championship), Kubanych Absalam (31, 23-3, former undefeated Brave lightweight champion), and Mykytbek Orolbay (28, 10-2, pushing for UFC welterweight top-15). These fighters are relatively young and competing at high levels in major promotions.
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