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"Art of Knockout"

Nyamjargal Tumendemberel

Flyweight Division

8-1-0 (W-L-D)

2

Wins by Knockout

5

Wins by Submission

4

First Round Finishes

Nyamjargal Tumendemberel

athlete record

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Lear more about Nyamjargal Tumendemberel's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Active
Place of Birth
Bayanbulag, Mongolia
Fighting style
MMA
Age
26
Height
67.00
Weight
142.40
Octagon Debut
Jun. 1, 2024
Reach
71.00
Leg reach
38.50
  • Pro since 2020
     
  • Two wins by KO, five by submission (armbar, 2 RNC, guillotine)
     
  • Four first round finishes, all in less than 62 seconds (:30, :21, :07, 1:02)

UFC Fight Night (11/23/24) Tumendemberel lost a three round split decision to Carlos Hernandez

 

Road To UFC, Season 3

8/27/23 – Tumendemberel submitted Peter Danesoe via rear naked choke at 1:02 of the first round
 

Road To UFC, Season 2

5/27/23 – Tumendemberel won a three round split decision over Top Noi Kiwram

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started fighting in 2017, when I was 19 years old because, as a Mongolian, fighting is in my blood.

Training: I train twice a day. Three meals a day, sleep before 10:30pm, drink lot of water, and train all aspects of my skills.

What ranks and titles have you held? MGL-1 FC flyweight champion, Gladiator FC flyweight champion

Do you have any heroes? My ancestors are my heroes.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s a huge honor for me and all of Mongolia.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I currently study Government management at Mongolian National University

What was your job before you started fighting? Nomadic herder (my parents are still nomadic herders)

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Mongolian sambo 2nd and 3rd place 

Specific accomplishments in pro competition? Judo national competition 3rd place, Sambo national championship 3rd place

Favorite grappling technique: Armbar

Favorite Striking technique: Side punch