Myktybek Orolbai has yet to put pen to paper on his next contract, with his team indicating they have several options on the table. A fight against Leon Edwards is not confirmed, and an announcement is expected within a couple of days. Orolbai's representatives have asked that reporting on the Edwards matchup be pulled back until a deal is finalized.
Reports linking Myktybek Orolbai to a welterweight clash with Leon Edwards are premature, according to Orolbai's team, who confirmed as of June 11 that no contract has been signed for his next outing.
Orolbai's representatives indicated they have multiple options currently under consideration and asked that coverage of a potential Edwards matchup be dialed back until a deal is formally in place. An announcement, the team suggested, could come within days.
On the other side of the rumored pairing sits Leon "Rocky" Edwards, the 34-year-old English southpaw who competes out of Team Renegade at welterweight. Edwards carries a 22-6-0 professional record and is currently ranked ninth in the division. Standing six-foot-two with a 74-inch reach, he is a measured, technically sound fighter who lands 2.62 significant strikes per minute at a 54 percent striking accuracy clip, and adds 1.18 takedowns per 15 minutes to give opponents a layered puzzle to solve.
Why it matters
- Edwards, a former champion, remains a high-profile name at 170 pounds, meaning any confirmed opponent would step into an immediate spotlight.
- With Orolbai's team still weighing several offers, the matchup could shift quickly depending on which deal closes first.
- The situation is unconfirmed — no official booking should be reported until both sides formally announce an agreement.
