The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is set to make a return to Macau on Saturday, with a 13-fight card from the Galaxy Arena. This marks the fifth time the organization has ventured to Macau, and the first since November 2024. The main event features a highly anticipated showdown between top-ranked Chinese bantamweight Song Yadong and former two-time flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo. With both fighters in the top 10 of their respective divisions, this bout promises to be a thrilling display of skill and strategy.
Song Yadong, a 28-year-old Chinese fighter, has been on a steady rise in the bantamweight division, currently ranked 5th. He seeks to solidify his place in the division's hierarchy with a dominant victory over Figueiredo. On the other hand, Figueiredo, a Brazilian veteran, has been on a bit of a losing streak, dropping three of his last four fights. However, he remains a formidable opponent, having shown his capabilities against non-contenders in the 135-pound ranks.
The co-main event features a light heavyweight showdown between Zhang Mingyang and Alonzo Menifield. Zhang, a rising star in the division, has been on a winning streak, with three straight first-round stoppages. Menifield, a veteran with a 10-6-1 record, seeks to prove his worth against a formidable opponent.
The heavyweight division is also in the spotlight with the bout between Sergei Pavlovich and Tallison Teixeira. Pavlovich, a 34-year-old Russian, has been on a winning streak, with two unanimous decision wins in 2025. Teixeira, a towering Brazilian, is looking to make a statement with a win against Pavlovich.
The bantamweight division also features an intriguing matchup between Kai Asakura and Cameron Smotherman. Asakura, a Japanese standout, is making his debut in the division, while Smotherman, a Houston native, is looking to turn around his recent losses.
The welterweight division is set to witness a clash between Jake Matthews and Carlston Harris. Matthews, a 32-year-old veteran, seeks to restart his winning streak, while Harris, a 38-year-old from Guyana, aims to halt his two-fight skid.
The flyweight division is represented by Alex Perez and Sumudaerji. Perez, a mainstays in the division, is on a two-fight skid, while Sumudaerji, a Chinese pioneer, is on a three-fight winning streak and seeks to punch his ticket to the rankings.
The preliminary card features a middleweight contest between YiSak Lee and Luis Dias, as well as a clash between Ding Meng and Jose Henrique. The bantamweight division is further represented by Aoriqileng and Cody Haddon, while Rei Tsuruya and Luis Gurule face off in a flyweight bout.
The strawweight division is set to witness a battle between Angela Hill and Xiong Jingnan, while Zhu Kangjie and Rodrigo Vera clash in a featherweight bout. Finally, Loma Lookboonmee and Jaqueline Amorim open the show in a clash of strawweights.
