Road to UFC S4: Episode 5 | Semifinals Full Show
Watch OK Full HD Show
Date & Time: August 22, 2025 (Airdate; episode likely broadcast via UFC Fight Pass)
Venue / Location: Shanghai Indoor Stadium, Xuhui District, Shanghai, China
Match Card & Results:
Main Event – Flyweight Semifinal
- Namsrai Batbayar defeated Agulali via rear-naked choke submission in Round 1 at 4:45.
Featherweight Semifinal:
- Sebastian “Seb” Szalay scored a TKO victory over Chang Min “The Big Heart” Yoon in Round 1 at 0:47.
Bantamweight Semifinal:
- Lawrence “Lok Yin” Lui defeated Van Y Nghiem via TKO (punches) in Round 2 at 1:48.
Flyweight (alternate/other):
- Aaron “Tauzemup” Tau won a unanimous decision against Shuai “Black Panther” Yin after a full three rounds.
Welterweight Semifinal:
- Kitt “The Killer” Campbell edged out Yun Seong Jang via split decision after three intense rounds.
Match Reviews:
- Batbayar vs. Agulali (Flyweight): Batbayar showed slick grappling and control, locking in a rear-naked choke to advance emphatically in the bracket.
- Szalay vs. Yoon (Featherweight): A lightning-fast opening that ended with Szalay’s heavy ground strikes earning a quick TKO at just 47 seconds.
- Lui vs. Nghiem (Bantamweight): A measured battle that tilted toward Lui in Round 2, as precise punching led to a standing TKO and his progression to the next round.
- Tau vs. Yin (Flyweight alternate): A tactical, well-fought bout where Tau’s consistency and volume work paid off—he secured a unanimous decision win.
- Campbell vs. Jang (Welterweight): A close, gritty affair showcasing the pairing’s endurance; Campbell clinched the win via split decision, reflecting how evenly matched the two were.
Location Context:
Set inside Shanghai’s Indoor Stadium and broadcast globally—likely through UFC Fight Pass—this episode highlighted the UFC’s continued investment in Asia’s emerging MMA scene, building momentum toward the season’s finals.
Conclusion:
Episode 5 delivered a high-stakes night of semifinal showdowns. From lightning-fast finishes (Szalay’s TKO), smooth submissions (Batbayar’s choke), to grinding decisions (Tau and Campbell), the episode delivered both excitement and variety. With victories across divisions, several fighters are now one step closer to earning that coveted UFC contract in the season finale.
