Road to UFC Season 5
Road to UFC Season 5 continues to prove why it is the premier proving ground for rising Asian MMA talent. The UFC has now released a complete highlight package showcasing every finish from both Day 1 and Day 2 of the opening round: a collection of knockouts, submissions, and momentum‑shifting moments that define the spirit of the tournament.
Across two days, fans witnessed explosive striking, slick grappling, and fighters from across Asia making their case for a UFC contract. Here is the full breakdown of every finish featured in the UFC’s official recap.
Road to UFC Season 5 Day 1 Finishes
Chungreng Koren vs Ryuho Miyaguchi
Submission (rear naked choke), Round 2, 4:00 Koren secured one of the cleanest grappling finishes of Day 1. After controlling the scrambles and wearing Miyaguchi down, he took the back and locked in a tight rear naked choke for the tap with just one minute left in the round.
Young Jae Song vs Jin Aoi
Submission (rear naked choke), Round 2, 3:39 Song showed composure and timing, securing a clean choke after wearing Aoi down with pressure and counters.
Rabindra Dhant vs Kimbert Alintozon
TKO (strikes), Round 2, 4:37 Dhant poured on relentless offense late in the round, forcing the referee to step in after a barrage of unanswered shots.
Kasib Murdoch vs Yunosuke Minami
Submission (arm triangle choke), Round 3, 3:46 Murdoch displayed excellent grappling awareness, locking in a tight arm triangle to secure a late finish.
George Mangos vs Yuito Yanagawa
TKO (knee to the liver), Round 1, 3:19 One of the most brutal finishes of Day 1. Mangos folded Yanagawa with a perfectly placed knee to the body.
Xie Bin vs Yudi Cahyadi
TKO (right hand), Round 1, 2:05 Xie Bin landed a clean right hand that ended the fight instantly — a sharp, decisive finish.
Rongzhu vs Victor Martinez
TKO (strikes), Round 1, 1:10 Rongzhu wasted no time, overwhelming Martinez with early pressure and power to secure the fastest finish of Day 1.
Road to UFC Season 5 Day 2 Finishes
Machi Fukuda vs Anelya Toktogonova
TKO (strikes), Round 1, 1:53 Fukuda opened the Day 2 highlight reel with a clean, technical stoppage. Her pressure and accuracy forced the referee to intervene early.
Takeru Uchida vs Eros Baluyot
Submission (rear naked choke), Round 1, 1:18 Uchida delivered the fastest finish of Day 2, taking the back and sinking in a tight choke with flawless timing.
Takaya Suzuki vs Otgonbaatar Boldbaatar
TKO (strikes), Round 1, 4:36 Suzuki stayed patient, found his moment, and unleashed a barrage that forced the stoppage.
Namsrai Batbayar vs Yin Shuai
TKO (knee and strikes), Round 1, 1:48 One of the most violent finishes of the entire tournament. Batbayar’s knee landed flush, and the follow‑up strikes sealed the deal.
Shi Ming vs Puja Tomar
Submission (arm triangle), Round 1, 3:12 The only submission of Day 2. Shi Ming advanced position smoothly and locked in a tight arm triangle for the tap.
A Tournament Built on Finishes, Talent, and Opportunity
Road to UFC Season 5 is delivering exactly what fans expect, hungry prospects fighting for their future. Across two days, the tournament produced lightning fast knockouts, clean technical submissions, body shot finishes, high-level scrambles and rising stars making statements. The UFC’s highlight compilation captures the energy of the event perfectly. It is fast, violent, and packed with moments that show why this tournament continues to be the gateway for Asia’s next wave of UFC contenders.
Check out the full video highlights by the UFC team:
Road to UFC highlights Day 1
Road to UFC highlights Day 2
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