Myktybek Orolbai has not yet signed a contract for his next fight, and a reported matchup with Leon Edwards is not finalized. His team has several options under consideration and expects to announce the fight within a couple of days.
Myktybek Orolbai has not yet put pen to paper on his next UFC contract, and a rumored welterweight clash with former champion Leon Edwards remains unconfirmed as of June 11, 2026. According to reports, Orolbai's team is weighing several options and expects a formal announcement within the coming days, though nothing is finalized.
Orolbai, 28, represents Kyrgyzstan under the Uluu Kyrgyz Team banner and carries a record of 16-2-1 into his next assignment. The orthodox welterweight stands five-foot-ten with a 74-inch reach and has built a reputation as a relentless grappler, averaging an exceptional 8.77 takedowns per 15 minutes. He also contributes on the feet, landing 2.78 significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy.
Leon Edwards, nicknamed Rocky, is a 34-year-old southpaw out of England fighting for Team Renegade. He holds a 22-6-0 record and is currently ranked ninth in the welterweight division. Edwards stands six-foot-two with a 74-inch reach and is a precise striker, landing 2.62 significant strikes per minute at 54 percent accuracy. His takedown output is modest at 1.18 per 15 minutes, making for a sharp stylistic contrast with the reported opponent.
Why it matters
- Orolbai's elite takedown volume would pose an immediate and unusual grappling threat to the division's ninth-ranked contender
- A win for either fighter carries significant weight in a crowded welterweight picture
- The matchup remains unconfirmed, and Orolbai's camp could still pivot to a different opponent entirely
