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Mongolian Tiger Roars: New Bantamweight Champ Crowned!
8 Dec
Summary
- Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu submitted Fabricio Andrade in round four.
- The title bout headlined ONE Fight Night 38 in Bangkok.
- Baatarkhuu also received a US$50,000 performance bonus.
Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu displayed incredible resilience and heart to capture the ONE Bantamweight MMA World Title. The 36-year-old Mongolian defeated Fabricio Andrade via submission in the fourth round of their championship bout, which headlined ONE Fight Night 38. Andrade's formidable striking was met with Baatarkhuu's relentless pressure and strategic submission attempts.
Despite absorbing significant damage, Baatarkhuu nearly secured a D'Arce choke in the second round before finally finding the fight-ending rear-naked choke in the fourth. His triumphant performance improved his professional record to 14-3 and marked him as the second Mongolian to achieve world title success in ONE.
Following his career-defining moment, the new champion expressed gratitude and respect for his opponent, acknowledging Andrade's skill. Baatarkhuu was also awarded a US$50,000 performance bonus by ONE Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong, capping off a monumental night for the fighter and his nation.
