Lawrence Lui
Lok Yin
New Zealand
Grapples way to decision win
Lui defeated Sulang Rangbo via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) at UFC 325 on Saturday in Sydney, Australia.
ANALYSIS
Lui, as the far inferior striker, did what he had to in order to win here. He absorbed a bunch of damage in the early going but managed to survive. His durability served to tire Rangbo out quickly, allowing Lui to get to his wrestling. His top game was severely underwhelming considering he landed seven takedowns, but if nothing else, it limited Rangbo's ability to beat him up on the feet. Already 29 years old and having never faced quality competition, Lui's upside appears quite limited, although he is getting elite training every single day with the crew at City Kickboxing.
Lui, as the far inferior striker, did what he had to in order to win here. He absorbed a bunch of damage in the early going but managed to survive. His durability served to tire Rangbo out quickly, allowing Lui to get to his wrestling. His top game was severely underwhelming considering he landed seven takedowns, but if nothing else, it limited Rangbo's ability to beat him up on the feet. Already 29 years old and having never faced quality competition, Lui's upside appears quite limited, although he is getting elite training every single day with the crew at City Kickboxing.
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Fighting youngster for roster spot
Lui will fight Sulang Rangbo in the Road to the UFC 4 Final at bantamweight at UFC 325 on Jan. 31, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Lui, a product of City Kickboxing in New Zealand, will get his first shot at the UFC after picking up a decision and a second-round stoppage win on the show. He'll hold a six-inch reach advantage over his 20-year-old opponent.
Lui, a product of City Kickboxing in New Zealand, will get his first shot at the UFC after picking up a decision and a second-round stoppage win on the show. He'll hold a six-inch reach advantage over his 20-year-old opponent.