Miktibek olorubai is a wild beast of nature.
The Kyrgyz mixed martial artist’s second favorite sport is one that is just as challenging, if not more so, than MMA. Olorubai recently revealed that his other love is the traditional sport of kok bol. Originated among the nomadic tribes of Asia, kok bol is known as kok pal in Kazakhstan and buzkashi in Afghanistan, where it is also the national sport. The sport, also played by Uzbeks, Tajiks, Uighurs and other tribes, involves two teams carrying a goat carcass to the opposing team’s goal post on horseback wrestling. Competition is usually fierce, with players covering themselves in thick gear to avoid the whips and shoes of their opponents.
Good kokbol players are usually considered to be in their 40s, but 26-year-old Olorubai already claims to be a champion of the sport.
“A Kyrgyz sport called kok bol… It’s on horseback, kok bol.” I love that sport… There are a lot of horses… They put goat carcasses on the horses,” Olorubai said. recently told Red Corner MMA. “It’s not that big, about 60-65.” [kilograms] And put it into the opposing team’s goal 100-200 meters away. and win prizes. Yes, brother, I always play this when I’m in Kyrgyzstan. I played it last year too. I’m a champion of this sport. ”
Olorubai entered the UFC on a six-fight winning streak. He extended that streak with a submission win over Uros Medic in his debut, followed by a unanimous decision win over Elfs Brenner. His winning streak ended last month when he suffered a split decision loss to Mateusz Rebecchi at UFC 308, a fight that could have been named “Fight of the Year.”
