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Angad Bisht Falls Short in ROAD TO UFC Semifinals Despite a Stellar Performance

LockerRoom Team
Calendar Icon31 Aug 2024

In a gripping semifinal bout at ROAD TO UFC Season 3, Angad Bisht fought valiantly but narrowly missed out on a final spot after a hard-fought battle against DongHun Choi. The bout, held on August 24 at the UFC APEX Arena in Las Vegas, saw Bisht and Choi engage in a thrilling back-and-forth contest that left fans on the edge of their seats.

Bisht started the fight with impressive aggression, landing a powerful right hand that immediately caused Choi to bleed from the nose. Despite this early setback, Choi demonstrated resilience and retaliated effectively in the later rounds. The South Korean fighter managed to score a knockdown in the second round and repeated the feat in the final moments of the third round.

The judges were tasked with making a tough decision, and after three rounds of intense action, Choi was awarded a split decision victory, maintaining his unbeaten record. The scores read 29-28, 28-29, and 29-28 in favor of Choi, earning him a place in the flyweight finals against Kiru Singh Sahota.

Despite the setback, Bisht's performance was commendable and showcased his potential on a global stage. His early dominance and competitive spirit highlighted his skills and promise as a rising fighter in the flyweight division.

Full Results and Overview of Other Fights

Flyweight Tournament:

  • Kiru Sahota defeated Ruel Pañales by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
  • DongHun Choi defeated Angad Bisht by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Bantamweight Tournament:

  • SuYoung You defeated Daermisi Zhawupasi by split decision (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)
  • Baergeng Jieleyisi defeated Tokitaka Nakanishi by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Featherweight Tournament:

  • Zhu Kangjie defeated Shin Haraguchi by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
  • Xie Bin defeated Masuto Kawana by knockout (right hand) at 4:17 of Round 1

Women's Strawweight Tournament:

  • Feng Xiaocan defeated Miki Motono by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
  • Shi Ming defeated Dong Huaxiang by split decision (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)

Non-Tournament Bouts:

  • Danni McCormack defeated Yan Qihui by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-27)
  • Samandar Muradov defeated Jonathan Piersma by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

The ROAD TO UFC Season 3 semifinals showcased a blend of high-level competition and thrilling moments, setting the stage for an exciting finale in Macau later this year.

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