"I was thrilled" - Narantungalag Jadambaa proud of Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu for overcoming near-KO against Jhanlo Mark Sangiao

Mongolian martial arts veteran Narantungalag Jadambaa has seen world championship-level heart before, and he witnesses that same warrior spirit in his protege Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu.

The former ONE featherweight MMA world champion watched his fellow countryman survive a dangerous moment against Filipino standout Jhanlo Mark Sangiao before rallying to secure the unanimous decision victory during his third fight in the promotion.

In an interview with ONE Championship, 'Tungaa' reflected on how his student's ability to absorb punishment and execute the game plan despite adversity validated everything they'd built together.

"Then, Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu followed his plan and endured a heavy blow as well. But I'm happy he went out there and won fairly. I was thrilled that he had accomplished his big goal," Jadambaa shared.

Sangiao, the Team Lakay representative known for his explosive striking, caught the 36-year-old Mongolian cleanly with his piston-like right hand. Baatarkhuu was rocked twice, but managed to sustain the pressure from the opening round.

In round two, the Team Tungaa and Shandas MMA martial artist started settling into the fight, implementing his grappling game to overwhelm Sangiao.

Near the end of the stanza, he got what he came for. The Mongolian forced a tap from the Filipino via a kimura at 2:53 on his way to a US$50,000 performance bonus from ONE Championship Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong.

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Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu says his well-rounded arsenal makes him dangerous

Though grappling may be his bread and butter, Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu believes it's his versatility and complete MMA arsenal that have proved to be his trump card in his career.

Speaking to the promotion in a separate interview, the 36-year-old shared that this facet of his game could make him "stronger" against Fabricio Andrade when they clash in the main event of ONE Fight Night 38 inside the Lumpinee Stadium this week.

"In general, I use all types of mixed martial arts fighting styles and techniques. It's not only Muay Thai or kickboxing. I try to mix them all as much as possible. Well, I guess I might be [stronger]," he shared.

Can he claim another massive victory, earn his fourth successive win, and end his year as the ONE bantamweight MMA world champion in Bangkok this Friday?

North American fight fans with an active Amazon Prime Video subscription can catch all the action from ONE Fight Night 38: Andrade vs. Baatarkhuu, live in U.S. primetime, on December 5, for free.