Road to UFC S4: Episode 5 | Semifinals Full Show
Road to UFC S4: Episode 5 | Semifinals Full Show
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Date & Time: Friday, August 22, 2025
Location: Shanghai Indoor Stadium, Xuhui District, Shanghai, China
Broadcast: UFC Fight Pass
Full Fight Card & Results
- Main Event – Flyweight Semifinal
Namsrai Batbayar defeated Agulali via rear-naked choke submission (Round 1, 4:45). - Featherweight Semifinal
Sebastian “Seb” Szalay defeated Chang Min Yoon via TKO (Round 1, 0:47). - Bantamweight Semifinal
Lawrence “Lok Yin” Lui defeated Van Y Nghiem via TKO (punches) (Round 2, 1:48). - Flyweight Alternate Bout
Aaron “Tauzemup” Tau defeated Shuai “Black Panther” Yin via Unanimous Decision after 3 rounds. - Welterweight Semifinal
Kitt “The Killer” Campbell defeated Yun Seong Jang via Split Decision (3 rounds).
Fight-by-Fight Review
- Batbayar vs. Agulali (Flyweight): Batbayar’s ground dominance was clear as he quickly transitioned to the back and locked in a rear-naked choke, sealing a submission win and advancing to the finals.
- Szalay vs. Yoon (Featherweight): The fastest finish of the night—Szalay wasted no time and delivered heavy ground strikes, earning a TKO in just 47 seconds.
- Lui vs. Nghiem (Bantamweight): Lui showcased patience and precision, breaking through with sharp punches in Round 2 to score a standing TKO victory.
- Tau vs. Yin (Flyweight Alternate): A competitive back-and-forth fight, but Tau’s striking volume and cage control earned him a clear unanimous decision win.
- Campbell vs. Jang (Welterweight): The most evenly matched bout of the night. Both men traded blow-for-blow, but Campbell edged it on the scorecards with a split-decision victory.
Event Atmosphere & Significance
The event took place at Shanghai Indoor Stadium, one of China’s premier sports arenas. The strong crowd response highlighted UFC’s growing popularity in Asia. Episode 5 of Road to UFC 2025 was particularly important as it featured semifinal bouts across multiple divisions, moving fighters closer to earning a coveted UFC contract.
The show also emphasized the diversity of MMA styles:
- Submissions from elite grapplers
- Lightning-fast knockouts from strikers
- Hard-fought decisions showing endurance and strategy
This balance of finishes and decisions made the event highly engaging for fight fans.
Conclusion
The August 22, 2025 edition of Road to UFC delivered a mix of explosive finishes and technical battles. Batbayar’s submission, Szalay’s 47-second knockout, and Campbell’s gritty decision stood out as highlights. Each winner has now advanced closer to the season finale, where the ultimate prize—a UFC contract—awaits.
This episode not only advanced the tournament but also reinforced UFC’s commitment to expanding MMA in Asia, particularly in powerhouse markets like China.
