After a hiatus of ten years, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) made a notable return to Macau with an explosive Fight Night event. This marked the fourth time in the organization’s history that it has hosted a competition in Macau, serving as a reminder of its global reach.
Heading the billing of this noteworthy event were esteemed past titleholders, Petr Yan and Deiveson Figueiredo. The main event saw both fighters delivering action-packed performances through a back-and-forth battle, spanning five grueling rounds. The implications of this bout are significant and are expected to shake up the standings in the men’s 135-pound division.
The event also showcased former UFC challengers Yan Xiaonan and Volkan Oezdemir as well as promising, up-and-coming fighters like Carlos Ulberg, Wang Cong, and Lone’er Kavanagh. Their inclusion to the card underscored UFC’s commitment to both showcasing experienced talents and fostering fresh contenders.
In total, the fight card comprised of 13 high-octane matches, each contributing to an engaging and dynamic Fight Night. Each bout brought a unique mix of tactics, skills, and drama, holding the audience in suspense till the very end.
The main card kicked off with Petr Yan locking horns with Deiveson Figueiredo. After five rounds of intense competition, Yan emerged victorious, winning through a unanimous decision with a score of 50-45 announced by all three judges.
In another anticipated match, Yan Xiaonan squared up against Tabatha Ricci. The fierce contest also ended in favor of Yan, who clinched the win via another unanimous decision. The scorecards read 30-27 across the board at the conclusion of the match.
The thrilling event continued with the bout between Muslim Salikhov and Song Kenan. Salikhov claimed a swift and decisive victory, knocking out Kenan at 3:49 of the very first round.
Stanout Gabriella Fernandes faced Wang Cong next. The fight resulted in a technical submission favoring Fernandes, who ended the bout with a rear-naked choke at 3:49 of Round 2.
In the match that followed, Carlos Ulberg stood his ground against Volkan Oezdemir, in what proved to be a keenly contested fight. However, it was Ulberg who raised his hands in victory, winning by a unanimous decision. The judges gave scores of 30-27, 30-27, and 29-28 in his favor.
The main card also featured a face-off between Zhang Mingyang and Ozzy Diaz. Mingyang achieved a significant knockout victory at the 2:25 mark of Round 1.
The preliminary match lineup was equally riveting. You Su-young battled against Baergeng Jieleyisi, culminating in Su-young’s unanimous decision win. The judges’ unanimous scores were 30-27, 30-27, and 29-28.
Choi Dong-hun and Kiru Singh Sahota’s match was over as swiftly as the knockout delivered by Dong-hun at 2:36 of the first round. The action was fast-paced and highly charged, reflective of the vigorous spirit of the fighters.
Feng Xiaocan suffered a knockout defeat at the hands of Shi Ming at 0:46 of Round 3. This bout was a testament to Ming’s powerful performance and unyielding determination.
Carlos Hernandez competed against Nyamjargal Tumendemberel in an intensely close duel that ended in a split decision. Scores in this nail-biter were 29-28, 28-29, and 29-28, tilting the victory toward Hernandez.
The penultimate fight saw Lone’er Kavanagh pitted against Jose Ochoa. The match concluded in favor of Kavanagh, thanks to the unanimous decision of the judges. The scores tallied at 30-27, 29-28, and 29-28.
Closing the eventful night, Nikolas Motta claimed victory over Maheshate through a unanimous decision of 30-27 across the board. This emphatic win brought this spectacular UFC Fight Night in Macau to a fitting end.