"That was not the game plan, our game plan was just to start the fight and finish him right away in the first round. He came out very wrestling heavy, so we were happy, we showed our wrestling game as well and most importantly, we got the W."
"I wasn't really expecting to wrestle for 15 minutes, but that's how the fight played out, and it is what it is. We got the W this way."
"I come from a very nomadic culture, I still live that very nomadic lifestyle, I'm in the countryside. I honestly look to improve my fighting game from here, it's only upwards from here. I'm even open to exploring bigger camps, bigger teams on the worldwide stage."
Niyamjargal Tumendemberel secured a decision victory over Cody Durden at UFC 326 in Las Vegas, marking Durden's fourth consecutive loss. Tumendemberel's original game plan involved finishing the fight quickly in the first round, but Durden's wrestling-heavy approach forced an adaptation. The fighter adjusted by implementing his own wrestling skills throughout all three rounds. Tumendemberel acknowledged the unexpected wrestling-focused nature of the bout while expressing satisfaction with the victory. Looking ahead, Tumendemberel aims to expand his fighting skillset and is open to training at larger international camps to continuously improve and demonstrate his capabilities on the global stage.
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