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ROAD TO UFC is a ground-breaking “win and advance” tournament that will take top MMA prospects from Asia and give them a pathway to a UFC contract.

A general view of the Octagon during the Road to UFC event at Singapore Indoor Stadium on June 09, 2022 in Singapore. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)

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Road to UFC Finalists in Flyweight, Featherweight, and Lightweight battle for a spot on the UFC roster in the UFC Apex in Las Vegas! From February 3rd, 2024.

Following the successful format of Season 2, the opening round of Season 3 will take place across two days, May 18 and 19, in Shanghai, China at the UFC Performance Institute (UFC PI).

ROAD TO UFC is a ground-breaking “win and advance” tournament that will take top MMA prospects from Asia and give them a pathway to a UFC contract. The format features 32 mixed martial arts athletes competing in each of four weight classes. Additionally, non-tournament bouts will be included to provide more opportunities.

To date, eleven ROAD TO UFC participants have been awarded UFC contracts: seven final winners from Seasons 1 and 2; two finalists from Season 1; and two non-tournament bout winners.

  • China: Rongzhu, Yizha, Zhang Mingyang
  • India: Anshul Jubli
  • Indonesia: Jeka Saragih
  • Japan: Rinya Nakamura, Toshiomi Kazama, Rei Tsuruya
  • South Korea: Jeong Yeong Lee, Hyun Sung Park
  • Mongolia: Nyamjargal Tumendemberel

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