A quiet weekend in the world of MMA allowed some Asian prospects to shine when the second iteration of the “Road to UFC” kicked off from China.
The initial season of the tournament format series was a success throughout 2022, and the UFC continued the format Saturday at the UFC Performance Institute in Shanghai.
In the fourth episode, lightweights and bantamweights were in action, as well as a flyweight fight.
Check out complete results from Episode 4 of “Road to UFC 2” below.
Episodes 3-4 lineups
Back once again on the #RoadToUFC! 😤
Don't miss a second of the action as we start LIVE NOW on @UFCFightPass! pic.twitter.com/wlrDluYm29
— UFC (@ufc) May 28, 2023
Peter Danesoe vs. Sim Kai Xiong
Result: Peter Danesoe def. Sim Kai Xiong via knockout (flying knee) – Round 1, 4:23
Updated records: Danesoe (6-2), Xiong (5-1)
Weight class: Flyweight
Referee: Marc Goddard
HUGE FLYING KNEE KNOCKOUT! 🤯
🇹🇭 PETER DANESOE TAKE A BOW, WOW! #RoadToUFC pic.twitter.com/XRmQqhK9uU
— UFC (@ufc) May 28, 2023
Eperaim Ginting vs. Daermisi Zhawupasi
Result: Daermisi Zhawupasi def. Eperaim Ginting via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 0:58
Updated records: Zhawupasi 7-0), Ginting (6-1)
Weight class: Bantamweight
Referee: Thomas Fan
Went from 0-100 REAL FAST. 😳
🇨🇳 Daermisi flattened him out and took the RNC finish! #RoadToUFC pic.twitter.com/EBhvvJ6VZ4
— UFC (@ufc) May 28, 2023
Shin Haraguchi vs. Windri Patilima
Result: Shin Haraguchi defeats Windri Patilima via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 1:25
Updated records: Haraguchi (6-0), Patilima (8-1)
Weight class: Lightweight
Referee: Marc Goddard
A prospect just emerged in the #RoadToUFC tournament!
🇯🇵 Shin Haraguchi remains unbeaten after bullying his way to the finish! pic.twitter.com/x1ICNY1G62
— UFC (@ufc) May 28, 2023
Chang Ho Lee vs. Rana Rudra Pratap Singh
Result: Chang Ho Lee def. Rana Rudra Pratap Singh via TKO (strikes) – Round 1, 3:52
Updated records: Lee (8-1), Singh (11-2)
Weight class: Bantamweight
Referee: Thomas Fan
Ground and pounds his way to the semi-finals!
🇰🇷 Changho Lee wasn't leaving #RoadToUFC without the victory! pic.twitter.com/Mt9hPOufks
— UFC (@ufc) May 28, 2023
Bahatebole Batebolati vs. Won Bin Ki
Result: Bahatebole Batebolati def. Won Bin Ki via disqualification (strikes to back of head) – Round 2, 2:22
Updated records: Batebolati (8-1-1), Ki (17-9)
Weight class: Lightweight
Referee: Marc Goddard
Not how anyone wants to see this one end.
After repeated strikes to the back of the head, this fight has been called off. ❌ #RoadToUFC pic.twitter.com/bTRZhzANL0
— UFC (@ufc) May 28, 2023
The winner by disqualification, Bahatebole Batebolati.
A sad ending to what has been an extraordinary two days of action at #RoadToUFC! pic.twitter.com/Uyv71haiDz
— UFC (@ufc) May 28, 2023
