Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu says he doesn’t know who has the advantages against Fabricio Andrade: “It’s difficult to say”

Confidence comes in different forms, and Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu's honest assessment of his world championship opportunity reflects the respect required when facing elite-level competition.

The 36-year-old Mongolian powerhouse and No.4-ranked divisional contender challenges reigning ONE bantamweight MMA world champion Fabricio Andrade in the main event of ONE Fight Night 38.

Ahead of their contest on Friday, Dec. 5, inside Bangkok's legendary Lumpinee Stadium, he refused to make bold predictions about who holds the advantage when they finally meet inside the Circle.

"It's difficult to say at the moment, as we haven't truly faced each other in competition. It may only become clear what level a person is at on the day of the fight, with the outcome deciding afterward," Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu shared.

While the Brazilian champion's devastating striking arsenal – honed through over 40 victories in combined Muay Thai and kickboxing competition – presents obvious dangers, the Mongolian's suffocating grappling game creates equally clear threats.

As such, for someone standing one victory away from becoming only the second Mongolian fighter to capture ONE Championship gold, the focus remains on preparation rather than proclamation.

North American fight fans can catch this main event matchup and the rest of the ONE Fight Night 38 card live in U.S. primetime for free with an active Amazon Prime Video subscription.

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Fabricio Andrade labels Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu as "a good opponent"

In a separate interview with the world's largest martial arts organization, the defending king shared his honest assessment of Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu.

Per Andrade, the Team Tungaa and Shandas MMA affiliate deserves his shot at his 26 pounds of gold after an impressive run under the ONE banner.

"Yes, he's a good opponent. He's coming from good wins. He had a loss against Artem Belakh back in – I don't remember the exact date – but after that, he got three wins again. So, he's deserving, you know. So let's go," the Tiger Muay Thai martial artist offered.

Who leaves the Mecca of Muay Thai with gold wrapped around their waist? Will it be Andrade or Baatarkhuu? Share your predictions in the comment section below!