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Road to UFC Season 2

Road to UFC Season 2 is the 2023 cycle of Road to UFC, a mixed martial arts (MMA) event series in which top Asian MMA prospects compete to win contracts with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).[1]

Road to UFC Season 2
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PromotionUFC
First date airedMay 27, 2023 (2023-05-27)

Background

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The event series features four divisions— , bantamweight, featherweight and lightweight—each for which eight fighters compete in a "win-and-advance" tournament format.[2] The tournament winner for each division is awarded a UFC contract. Each event in the series is to feature five bouts including one non-tournament bout.[3][4]

The opening quarterfinal round of the tournament is to be held across two days, May 27-28, 2023 at the UFC Performance Institute Shanghai, with two five-bout events for each day for a total of 10 bouts per day.[5]

Episode 1

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Road to UFC: Episode 1
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PromotionRoad to UFC
DateMay 27, 2023
VenueUFC Performance Institute Shanghai
CityShanghai, China
Main Card (UFC Fight Pass)
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Featherweight Kim Sang-won def. Keisuke Sasu KO (punches) 2 1:42 [a]
Flyweight Mark Climaco def. Lee Jung-hyun Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00 [b]
Featherweight Yi Zha def. Wuziazibieke Jiahefu Submission (armbar) 1 2:28 [c]
Flyweight Rei Tsuruya def. Ronal Siahaan Submission (scarf hold armlock) 2 1:19 [d]
Flyweight Nyamjargal Tumendemberel def. Topnoi Kiwram Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) 3 5:00
  1. ^ Featherweight quarterfinals
  2. ^ Flyweight quarterfinals
  3. ^ Featherweight quarterfinals
  4. ^ Flyweight quarterfinals

Episode 2

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Road to UFC: Episode 2
Information
PromotionRoad to UFC
DateMay 27, 2023
VenueUFC Performance Institute Shanghai
CityShanghai, China
Main Card (UFC Fight Pass)
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Featherweight Li Kaiwen def. Lu Kai KO (punches) 1 1:11 [a]
Flyweight Choi Seung-guk def. Sumit Kumar Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00 [b]
Featherweight Kouya Kanda def. Yibugele Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) 3 5:00 [c]
Flyweight Ji Niushiyue def. Billy Pasulatan TKO (punches) 1 3:04 [d]
Welterweight Taiyilake Nueraji def. Kim Han-seul KO (elbow) 2 1:38
  1. ^ Featherweight quarterfinals
  2. ^ Flyweight quarterfinals
  3. ^ Featherweight quarterfinals
  4. ^ Flyweight quarterfinals

Episode 3

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Road to UFC: Episode 3
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PromotionRoad to UFC
DateMay 28, 2023
VenueUFC Performance Institute Shanghai
CityShanghai, China
Main Card (UFC Fight Pass)
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Lightweight Rong Zhu def. Hong Seong-chan TKO (punches) 1 2:17 [a]
Bantamweight Shuya Kamikubo def. Jieleyisi Baergeng Decision (split) (30–27, 28–29, 29–28) 3 5:00 [b]
Lightweight Kim Sang-wook def. Kazuma Maruyama Submission (barbo choke) 1 3:08 [c]
Bantamweight Xiao Long def. Shohei Nose Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) 3 5:00 [d]
Welterweight Yoo Sang-hoon def. Chris Hofmann TKO (knee and punches) 3 3:10
  1. ^ Lightweight quarterfinals
  2. ^ Bantamweight quarterfinals
  3. ^ Lightweight quarterfinals
  4. ^ Bantamweight quarterfinals

Episode 4

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Road to UFC: Episode 4
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PromotionRoad to UFC
DateMay 28, 2023
VenueUFC Performance Institute Shanghai
CityShanghai, China
Main Card (UFC Fight Pass)
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Lightweight Batebolati Bahatebole def. Ki Won-bin Disqualification (punches to back of head) 2 2:22 [a]
Bantamweight Lee Chang-ho def. Rudra Pratap Singh TKO (elbows and punches) 1 3:52 [b]
Lightweight Shin Haraguchi def. Wendris Patilima TKO (punches) 2 1:25 [c]
Bantamweight Daermisi Zhawupasi def. Eperaim Ginting Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 0:58 [d]
Flyweight Peter Danasoe def. Sim Kai Xiong KO (flying knee) 1 4:23
  1. ^ Lightweight quarterfinals
  2. ^ Bantamweight quarterfinals
  3. ^ Lightweight quarterfinals
  4. ^ Bantamweight quarterfinals

Episode 5

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Road to UFC: Episode 5
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PromotionRoad to UFC
DateAugust 27, 2023
VenueSingapore Indoor Stadium
CityKallang, Singapore
Main Card (UFC Fight Pass)
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Featherweight Li Kai Wen def. Koya Kanda Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00 [a]
Flyweight Ji Niushiyue def. Choi Seung-guk Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00 [b]
Featherweight Yi Zha def. Kim Sang-won Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00 [c]
Flyweight Rei Tsuruya def. Mark Climaco Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 29–27) 3 5:00 [d]
Flyweight Nyamjargal Tumendemberel def. Peter Danasoe Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 1:02
  1. ^ Featherweight semifinals
  2. ^ Flyweight semifinals
  3. ^ Featherweight semifinals
  4. ^ Flyweight semifinals

Episode 6

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Road to UFC: Episode 6
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PromotionRoad to UFC
DateAugust 27, 2023
VenueSingapore Indoor Stadium
CityKallang, Singapore
Main Card (UFC Fight Pass)
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Lightweight Shin Haraguchi def. Park Jae-hyun Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00 [a]
Bantamweight Lee Chang-ho def. Daermisi Zhawupasi TKO (punches) 3 3:35 [b]
Featherweight Rong Zhu def. Kim Sang-wook Decision (unanimous) (30–26, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00 [c]
Bantamweight Xiao Long def. Shuya Kamikubo Decision (majority) (29–28, 29–27, 28–28) 3 5:00 [d]
  1. ^ Lightweight semifinals
  2. ^ Bantamweight semifinals
  3. ^ Lightweight semifinals
  4. ^ Bantamweight semifinals

Episode 7

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Road to UFC: Episode 7
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PromotionRoad to UFC
DateFebruary 4, 2024
VenueUFC Apex
CityLas Vegas, Nevada, United States
Main Card (UFC Fight Pass)
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Lightweight Rong Zhu def. Shin Haraguchi Submission (rear-naked choke) 3 3:06 [a]
Featherweight Yi Zha def. Li Kai Wen Submission (armbar) 1 3:03 [b]
Flyweight Rei Tsuruya def. Ji Niushiyue TKO (punches) 1 4:59 [c]
  1. ^ Lightweight Finals
  2. ^ Featherweight Finals. Li missed weight (149.5 lb).
  3. ^ Flyweight Finals

Flyweight tournament bracket

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Quarter-finalsSemi-finalsFinal
 
          
 
 
 
 
  Rei Tsuruya SUB
 
 
 
  Ronal Siahaan 2
 
  Rei Tsuruya UD
 
 
 
  Mark Climaco 3
 
  Mark Climaco UD
 
 
 
  Lee Jung-hyun 3
 
  Rei Tsuruya TKO
 
 
 
  Ji Niushiyue1
 
  Ji Niushiyue TKO
 
 
 
  Billy Pasulatan 1
 
  Ji Niushiyue UD
 
 
 
  Choi Seung-guk 3
 
  Sumit Kumar 3
 
 
  Choi Seung-guk UD
 

Bantamweight tournament bracket

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Quarter-finalsSemi-finalsFinal
 
          
 
 
 
 
  Xiao Long SD
 
 
 
  Shohei Nose 3
 
  Xiao Long MD
 
 
 
  Shuya Kamikubo 3
 
  Shuya Kamikubo SD
 
 
 
  Jieleyisi Baergeng 3
 
  Xiao Long 3
 
 
 
  Lee Chang-ho SD
 
  Eperaim Ginting 1
 
 
 
  Daermisi Zhawupasi SUB
 
  Daermisi Zhawupasi 3
 
 
 
  Lee Chang-ho TKO
 
  Lee Chang-ho TKO
 
 
  Rudra Pratap Singh 1
 

Featherweight tournament bracket

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Quarter-finalsSemi-finalsFinal
 
          
 
 
 
 
  Yi Zha SUB
 
 
 
  Wuziazibieke Jiahefu 1
 
  Yi Zha UD
 
 
 
  Kim Sang-won 3
 
  Keisuke Sasu 2
 
 
 
  Kim Sang-won KO
 
  Yi Zha SUB
 
 
 
  Li Kai Wen1
 
  Yibugele 3
 
 
 
  Kouya Kanda UD
 
  Kouya Kanda 3
 
 
 
  Li Kai WenUD
 
  Li Kai Wen KO
 
 
  Lu Kai 1
 

Lightweight tournament bracket

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Quarter-finalsSemi-finalsFinal
 
          
 
 
 
 
  Hong Seong-chan 1
 
 
 
  Rong Zhu TKO
 
  Rong Zhu UD
 
 
 
  Kim Sang-wook3
 
  Kazuma Maruyama 1
 
 
 
  Kim Sang-wook SUB
 
  Rong Zhu SUB
 
 
 
  Shin Haraguchi3
 
  Wendris Patilima 2
 
 
 
  Shin Haraguchi TKO
 
  Shin Haraguchi UD
 
 
 
   Park Jae-hyun*3
 
  Ki Won-bin 2
 
 
  Batebolati Bahatebole DQ
 
  • Park Jae-hyun, who was scheduled to fight Quillan Salkilld in a non-tournament bout, replaced Batebolati Bahatebole who weighed in at 161lbs and was not medically cleared to fight.
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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Tabuena, Anton (2022-05-23). "Road to UFC: Four Asian tournament brackets, non-tournament bouts finalized". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 2022-05-23.
  2. ^ See single-elimination tournament.
  3. ^ Pettry, Jay (22 April 2022). "UFC Launching 'Road to UFC' Tourney in Singapore, Featuring 4 Brackets in June". Sherdog. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
  4. ^ "ROAD TO UFC Opening Round Bouts Announced | Taiwan News | 2022-05-23 10:00:00". Taiwan News. 2022-05-23. Retrieved 2022-05-23.
  5. ^ "Road To UFC Season 2 Participants Announced | UFC". www.ufc.com. 2023-04-10. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
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