TLDR
- Song Yadong fights Deiveson Figueiredo in the UFC Macau main event
- The bout marks Song’s first fight on home soil in eight years
- Figueiredo is a former two-time flyweight champion now competing at bantamweight
- Zhang Mingyang vs Alonzo Menifield serves as the co-main event
- Both main event fighters are seeking to climb the bantamweight rankings
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UFC Macau will feature a bantamweight matchup between Chinese contender Song Yadong and former flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo in the main event. The fight marks Song’s first appearance on home soil in eight years.
The event takes place in Macau, China, giving Song a rare opportunity to compete in front of his home fans. Song has been fighting exclusively in the United States since beginning his UFC career in 2017.
Figueiredo enters the bout as a former two-time UFC flyweight champion who has moved up to the bantamweight division. The Brazilian fighter has been working to establish himself in the 135-pound weight class after a successful run at flyweight.
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Main Event Breakdown
Song Yadong brings a striking-based approach to the octagon and has built his reputation as one of China’s top mixed martial arts talents. He has competed against high-level bantamweight competition throughout his UFC tenure.
Figueiredo captured the flyweight title twice during his time in that division before deciding to move up in weight. His power and finishing ability have followed him to bantamweight, where he looks to make an immediate impact.
The matchup pits Song’s home advantage and striking skills against Figueiredo’s championship experience and proven finishing ability. Both fighters are looking to climb the bantamweight rankings with a victory.
Full Card Details
The co-main event features a light heavyweight bout between Zhang Mingyang and Alonzo Menifield. Zhang represents another Chinese fighter competing on the card.
MMA analysts and podcasters have been previewing the event across multiple platforms. The MMAOB Daily Podcast dedicated its May 24th episode to breaking down the Song vs Figueiredo matchup and other fights on the card.
Hosts Adam Martin and Big Marcel discussed predictions for both the main event and the Zhang vs Menifield bout. The podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Anchor.
Fans can watch the event through standard UFC broadcasting channels. The promotion has made viewing information available through its official platforms.
The eight-year gap since Song’s last fight in China makes this event special for the Chinese bantamweight. He has competed 11 times in the UFC, all on cards held in the United States.
Figueiredo’s transition to bantamweight has added intrigue to his recent fights. The former champion defended the flyweight title multiple times before vacating it to move up in weight.
The UFC’s return to Macau brings high-level mixed martial arts action back to the Chinese market. Song headlines the card as the highest-ranked Chinese fighter on the roster.
Both fighters enter the bout looking to position themselves for future title opportunities at bantamweight. A win for either competitor would represent a major step forward in the division’s rankings.
