"Myktybek Orolbai came out fast on the feet, landing a front kick to the body and partially connecting with a high kick upstairs. Chris Curtis answered with a few short shots as the distance closed, but Orolbai quickly imposed his grappling, taking Curtis down with ease. It was not for a lack of trying, as Curtis looked to build back up along the cage, but Orolbai repeatedly dragged him back to the mat."
"Orolbai continued to dominate on the ground, eventually transitioning to back mount, flattening Curtis out, and unloading strikes to the side of the American's head. With the takedown count already at seven going into round two, Orolbai had Chris Curtis second-guessing himself on the feet."
"By the time the third round began, Myktybek Orolbai had already broken the record for most welterweight takedowns landed in a fight, making it clear Chris Curtis badly needed a finish. Unfortunately for the veteran, the third round brought more of the same, with Orolbai giving Curtis no room to breathe in the grappling exchange."
At UFC Vegas 114, welterweight fighters Chris Curtis and Myktybek Orolbai competed in the featured preliminary bout. Orolbai controlled the fight from the opening moments, utilizing aggressive takedowns and ground control throughout all three rounds. Curtis, coming off a July victory over Max Griffin, struggled to defend against Orolbai's relentless grappling. Orolbai, riding a two-fight winning streak including a first-round knockout of Jack Hermansson, imposed his wrestling game with ease. By the third round, Orolbai had established a welterweight record for most takedowns in a single fight, leaving Curtis unable to mount an effective offense or secure the finish he desperately needed.
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