Road to UFC Season 5 returned to the Galaxy Arena in Macau for the second day of opening round action, delivering a full slate of tournament bouts across the women’s strawweight and men’s flyweight divisions. The event continued the momentum from Day 1 and showcased the depth of talent emerging from across Asia. While the card featured several decisive finishes and strong performances, the most meaningful moment for Korean MMA fans came when Bo Hyun Park secured a split decision victory over China’s Dong Huaxiang, advancing to the semifinals of the women’s strawweight tournament.
Bo hyun Park Defeats Dong Huaxiang by Split Decision
Park’s split decision win reflects a competitive matchup between two experienced athletes. The scorecards indicate a closely contested bout in which Park convinced two of the three judges. For Korean MMA fans, this victory reinforces Park’s status as one of the most promising rising fighters in the region.
The Decision
After three competitive rounds, the judges rendered a split decision:
- 28 29
- 29 28
- 29 28
Two judges saw the fight for Park, awarding her the victory and a place in the semifinals.
The official result reads: Park Bo hyun def. Dong Huaxiang — Split Decision (28–29, 29–28, 29–28)
This win marks Park’s fifth straight victory and moves her to 9W-3L overall. She now advances to face Farida Abdueva in the next round, setting up a compelling stylistic matchup between Park’s technical striking and Abdueva’s aggressive forward pressure.
For Korean MMA, Park’s victory is another important step in the nation’s growing presence in Road to UFC. Her composure, defensive awareness, and striking precision were on full display, and she continues to develop into one of the most promising Korean prospects in the women’s divisions.
Road to UFC Season 5 Day 2 — Full Official Results
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Women’s Strawweight
- Shi Ming def. Puja Tomar — Submission (arm triangle choke), Round 1, 3:12
Flyweight
- Namsrai Batbayar def. Yin Shuai — TKO (knee and punches), Round 1, 1:48
Flyweight
- Ji Niushiyue def. Kaito Oda — Unanimous Decision (30 27, 30 27, 29 28)
Women’s Strawweight
- Farida Abdueva def. Feng Xiaocan — TKO (punch), Round 1, 2:02
Flyweight
- Joseph Larcinese def. Ryoga Arimoto — Split Decision (29 28, 28 29, 29 28)
Women’s Strawweight
- Meng Bo def. Arisa Matsuda — Unanimous Decision (30 27, 30 27, 30 27)
Flyweight
- Takaya Suzuki def. Otgonbaatar Boldbaatar — TKO (punches), Round 1, 4:36
Women’s Strawweight
- Park Bo hyun def. Dong Huaxiang — Split Decision (28 29, 29 28, 29 28)
Flyweight
- Takeru Uchida def. Eros Baluyot — Submission (rear naked choke), Round 1, 1:18
Women’s Strawweight
- Machi Fukuda def. Anelya Toktogonova — TKO (punches), Round 2, 1:53
Day 2 of Road to UFC Season 5 delivered a strong mix of finishes and competitive decisions, but the standout moment for Korean fans was Park Bo hyun’s split decision victory. Her ability to adapt, defend, and land the more meaningful strikes against a seasoned opponent demonstrated her growth and readiness for the next stage of the tournament. With a semifinal matchup against Farida Abdueva on the horizon, Park’s journey is becoming one of the most compelling storylines of the season.
HanPunch will continue to follow Park’s run closely as she pushes toward a UFC contract.
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