LAS VEGAS — If fight fans needed MAWR mixed martial arts (MMA) action after Contender Series on Tuesday and before UFC Vegas 96 Saturday, then we’ve got you covered. Indeed, “Road to UFC” (Season 3) semifinal action takes place tonight (Fri., Aug 23, 2024) inside UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Two episodes are set to go down with five fights each. The first episode — Road to UFC Semifinals, Part 1 — starts at 9 p.m. ET, while episode two — Road to UFC Semifinals, Part 2 — begins at 11 p.m. ET.
The first semifinal episode’s main event features Tokitaka Nakanishi (12-3) vs. Baergeng Jieleyis (17-5). Nakanishi is riding a seven-fight win streak, but missed weight by one pound. Top Irish prospect and Invicta Strawweight champion, Danni McCormack (8-2), kicks off the card against “Queen Kong” Qihui Yan (25-4).
The second semifinal episode is headlined by former Contender Series and Road to UFC alumni Xie Bin (12-4) vs. Masuto Kawana (10-3). Another fight features Road to UFC finalist Shin Haraguchi (8-1) versus knockout artist, Kangjie Zhu (19-4).
‘Road To UFC’ Ep. 5 Highlights & Results:
135 lbs:. Baergeng Jieleyisi defeats Tokitaka Nakanishi via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
First punch of the fight! #RTU pic.twitter.com/nFq8u99kab
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) August 24, 2024
125 lbs:. DongHun Choi defeats Angad Bisht via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
That right hand drew blood #RTU pic.twitter.com/ZdIWLEZfe3
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) August 24, 2024
135 lbs:. SuYoung You defeats Daermisi Zhawupasi via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
Superman off the fence connects! #RTU pic.twitter.com/7nyLMzQe4A
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) August 24, 2024
125 lbs:. Kiru Sahota via Ruel Panales unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Saved by the bell!#RoadToUFC pic.twitter.com/Wh2voUgTJz
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) August 24, 2024
125 lbs:. Danni McCormack defeats Yan Qihui via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-27)
Yan just won’t quit #RTU pic.twitter.com/d2CcK3vcDu
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) August 24, 2024
‘Road To UFC’ Ep. 6 Highlights & Results:
145 lbs:. Xie Bin defeats Masuto Kawana via knockout (punch) Round 1, 4:17
Xie Bin flatlines Masuto Kawana in the main event!
— MMA Mania (@mmamania) August 24, 2024
115 lbs:. Ming Shi defeats Dong Huaxiang via split decision (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)
The Doctor gets it done after a close contest!
Shi Ming heads into the #RTU3 women’s strawweight finale! pic.twitter.com/yZRGxKGY7x
— UFC_Asia (@UFC_Asia) August 24, 2024
145 lbs:. Zhu Kangjie defeats Shin Haraguchi via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Taking this one with a split!
Zhu Kangjie emerges victorious over Shin Haraguchi! #RTU3 pic.twitter.com/ototpGhI9L
— UFC_Asia (@UFC_Asia) August 24, 2024
115 lbs:. Feng Xiaocan defeats Miki Motono via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
170 lbs:. Samandar Muradov defeats Jonathan Peirsma via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Gotta wonder what more ya need to take a point.#RoadToUFC pic.twitter.com/YLy5rVPwTF
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) August 24, 2024
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