UFC 325: Lawrence Lui Claims Bantamweight Road to UFC 4 Crown

"The action started hot and heavy, with Lui throwing Rangbo around, practically rag-dolling him early in the fight. Within minutes, Rangbo was battling back, putting the pressure on Lui. Who, in turn, absolutely cracked Rangbo. Later in what turned out to be a 15 minute battle, Lui made the calculated decision to take the fight to the ground. When they returned to the feet, Lui was able to put the pressure on something fierce, leaving Rangbo backpedaling at times. Rangbo was able to circle out of harm's way, but Lui seemed to be gaining an edge."

"Round three saw the fight finish the way it started, with serious heat being thrown. An absolutely wild finish to the Road to UFC 4 bantamweight tournament. When the dust had cleared, it was Lawrence Lui winning the tournament and earning a UFC deal via split decision. Official Result: Lawrence Lui def. Sulang Rangbo by Split Decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)"

Sulang Rangbo and Lawrence Lui met in the Road to UFC 4 bantamweight final at UFC 325 in Sydney, with the winner earning a UFC contract. The fight went the full 15 minutes, featuring heavy early action where Lui rag-dolled Rangbo. Rangbo mounted a comeback and pressured Lui, but Lui landed decisive strikes and later took the bout to the ground. After returning to the feet, Lui sustained intense pressure while Rangbo circled to avoid damage. The third round remained heated and competitive, and the judges awarded Lui a split-decision victory.

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