ENKH-Orgil Baatarkhuu said he has been studying Jhanlo Sangiao’s style and he knows what to expect they clash in One Fight Night on Saturday at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok.
“He's a highly skilled and promising young athlete, known for his speed and agility,” said the 34-year-old Baatarkhuu.
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But the protege of former One Championship featherweight champion Narantungalag “Tungaa” Jadambaa is confident he can win over the 21-year-old Filipino fighter.
Baatarkhuu scored a one-punch knockout of compatriot Bat-Ochir Batsaikhan in the grand finale of Road to One: Mongolia to claim a US$100,000 contract and a main-roster spot.
He then won by unanimous decision over Sangiao’s teammate Adonis Sevilleno in April and scored a first-round technical knockout over Thailand-based Filipino Rockie Bactol in May.
“My biggest advantage in this fight will be my well-rounded skill set and the experience gained from previous competitions,” he said.
“I'll strive to play to my strengths and execute my game plan effectively while remaining unpredictable and adaptable in the ring.”
“I'm focused on giving my best performance and aiming for a decisive victory,” he said.
Sangiao, on the other hand, is eyeing his fourth win in the Singapore-based MMA promotion and seventh in his career.
The Team Lakay fighter has earned two US$50,000 bonuses for his performances against Anacleto “L.A.” Lauron and Matias Farinelli.
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