ROAD TO UFC Season 2 Semifinals results: Eight finalists emerge

Live from the iconic Singapore Indoor Stadium on Sunday, August 27, the semifinals of ROAD TO UFC Season 2 unfolded with fervour across Asia. Eight formidable finalists emerged from Asia's latest wave of promising talent, all vying for the ultimate prize—a coveted UFC contract set to be clinched by year's end.

FLYWEIGHT TOURNAMENT

Decorated national wrestler Rei Tsuruya asserted his dominance over Mark Climaco in an intense three-round battle, securing a unanimous decision victory. Meanwhile, Jiniushiyue displayed strategic brilliance in a poised performance against Seung Guk Choi, ultimately triumphing on the scorecards. As the flyweight finals approach, the stage is set for a captivating showdown between Japan's Tsuruya and China's Ji.

BANTAMWEIGHT TOURNAMENT

A clash of contrasting styles unfolded as Xiao Long and Shuya Kamikubo locked horns, with Xiao Long's late surge swaying the judges in his favor. In a tale of grappling mastery, ChangHo Lee initially found himself grappling with adversity against Daermisi Zhawupasi but rallied back for a third-round TKO with ground-and-pound. Anticipation mounts as China's Xiao Long and South Korea's ChangHo Lee gear up for a potentially explosive finals matchup.

FEATHERWEIGHT TOURNAMENT

Yizha's unrelenting pressure was the defining factor in a thrilling encounter against SangWon Kim, securing a well-deserved decision win. Meanwhile, Kaiwen and Koya Kanda engaged in a remarkably technical affair, with the judges ultimately awarding victory to Kaiwen. The finals will witness a clash of UFC Academy graduates from China, as Yizha and Kaiwen prepare to put on a spectacle.

LIGHTWEIGHT TOURNAMENT

Rongzhu exhibited UFC-caliber prowess throughout his full fifteen-minute battle against a resilient Sangwook Kim, claiming victory by decision. Despite a change in opponent, Shin Haraguchi's trademark power-wrestling prevailed as he faced off against Jae Hyun Park. Both finalists have showcased their aggressiveness, setting the stage for a high-caliber finals clash between China's Rongzhu and Japan's Shin.

Opening Spectacle

Kicking off the event, Mongolia's Nyamjargal Tumendemberel delivered an overwhelming display against Thailand's Peter Danesoe. The match culminated in a rear naked choke finish, emphasizing Tumendemberel's prowess and setting the tone for an electrifying evening of martial arts action.

OFFICIAL RESULTS For ROAD TO UFC Season 2

• Nyamjargal Tumendemberel defeats Peter Danesoe by Submission, Rear Naked Choke, Round 1, 1:02
• Rei Tsuruya (30-27, 29-28, 29-27) defeats Mark Climaco by Unanimous Decision
• Yizha (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) defeats SangWon Kim by Unanimous Decision
• Jiniushiyue (30-27, 30-27, 20-27) defeats Seung Guk Choi by Unanimous Decision
• Kaiwen (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) defeats Koya Kanda by Unanimous Decision
• Xiao Long (29-28, 29-27, 28-28) defeats Shuya Kamikubo by Majority Decision
• Rongzhu (30-26, 29-28, 29-28) defeats Sang Uk Kim by Unanimous Decision
• ChangHo Lee defeats Daermisi Zhawupasi by TKO, Round 3, 3:35
• Shin Haraguchi (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) defeats Jae Hyun Park by Unanimous Decision

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