Petr Yan vs. Deiveson Figueiredo: A Dominant Performance

The Galaxy Arena in Macau, China, witnessed an electrifying night of fights as the UFC hosted the highly anticipated showdown between former bantamweight champion Petr Yan and two-time flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo in a clash that fans had been eagerly awaiting.

In the spotlight of the main event, Petr Yan secured a commanding unanimous decision victory over Deiveson Figueiredo, dominating the judges' scorecards with a clean sweep of 50-45 across all three. This marks an impressive bounce-back for Yan, who had faced difficulties in his recent outings but found his rhythm against Figueiredo. Yan's performance showcased not only his striking prowess but also his strategic wrestling skills, effectively neutralizing Figueiredo’s threats throughout the fight.

With this victory, Yan improves his ranking to No. 6 in the MMA Fighting Global Rankings, just ahead of Figueiredo, who settles at No. 7. This fight was significant for Figueiredo as he aimed for his fourth consecutive victory since transitioning to the bantamweight division, a move that has garnered him a considerable following despite the loss.

Co-Main Event: Yan Xiaonan vs. Tabatha Ricci

In the co-main event, Chinese fighter Yan Xiaonan faced off against rising contender Tabatha Ricci. Yan, eager to maintain her No. 3 status in the strawweight rankings, showcased her skills and earned a unanimous decision win with scores of 30-27 from all judges. Ricci, who came into the fight with an impressive record, couldn’t find her footing against the more experienced Xiaonan.

Main Card Highlights

The main card also featured a series of thrilling matchups:

- Muslim Salikhov delivered a spectacular knockout of Song Kenan via a spinning wheel kick in the first round, sending shockwaves through the crowd.

- Gabriella Fernandes claimed victory with a rear-naked choke submission against Wang Cong in the second round.

- Carlos Ulberg outclassed Volkan Oezdemir, winning by unanimous decision.

- Zhang Mingyang finished Ozzy Diaz with a TKO in the first round, demonstrating his striking finesse.

Preliminary Card Excitement

The preliminary card continued the excitement, with fighters aiming to make their mark. Notable results included:

- SuYoung You outpointed Baergeng Jieleyisi unanimously.

- DongHun Choi delivered a quick KO with a punch against Kiru Sahota in the opening round.

- Shi Ming's head kick KO in the third round left fans in awe.

- Carlos Hernandez edged out Nyamjargal Tumendemberel in a razor-thin split decision.

- Lone’er Kavanagh convincingly defeated Jose Ochoa.

Conclusion

UFC Macau not only provided memorable fights but also solidified the standings within its vibrant bantamweight and strawweight divisions, setting the stage for future matches that fans are sure to watch closely. Stay tuned for more updates as the world of MMA continues to evolve!