Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu says all predictions go out the window when the cage door closes: “It’s just two high-level athletes facing each other”

Newly crowned ONE bantamweight MMA world champion Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu of Mongolia says mixed martial arts is the most unpredictable sport in the world.

For ‘The Tormentor’, anything can happen when two elite warriors collide and leave everything on the line.

Baatarkhuu described his legacy-defining win at ONE Fight Night 38 as a defining example of MMA’s volatile nature.

He entered Bangkok's Lumpinee Stadium as a significant underdog against knockout merchant Fabricio Andrade, but was able to capture 26 pounds of gold after choking out ‘Wonder Boy'.

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Speaking with Nick Atkin after the stunning upset, Baatarkhuu revealed why everyone can win at any given time inside the ring.

"Although people think that Fabricio has more chances, more percentage to win over myself, but I really did not consider or think about what other people think. Because, in my opinion, once you are inside the cage or the ring, it's just two high-level athletes facing each other. So it's 50/50 for each fighters on their chance of winning."

Baatarkhuu certainly capitalized on the biggest fight of his life and achieved greatness following that inspiring victory.

Watch the full interview here:

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Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu says he's the same person after world title triumph

Winning the coveted ONE bantamweight MMA world championship hasn't changed Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu's personality nor his feverish drive.

The Mongolian powerhouse made it clear he remains humble after achieving his lifelong dream.

'The Tormentor' shared in the same interview with Nick Atkin:

"Since I became the champion, I don't have to work anymore. I just really can focus on training and my MMA career. So, on Enkh-Orgil, personality-wise, I'm still the same ol' Enkh-Orgil. Nothing has changed even with the belt. I'm still the same."

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Edited by Saiyed Adeem Karim