The Galaxy Arena in Macau, China, came alive on Saturday, November 23, 2024, for UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Figueiredo. The electrifying card featured 13 MMA bouts with a packed audience of 12,615 fans. From jaw-dropping knockouts to technical submissions, the night delivered non-stop action. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the event. Here are the results of UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Figueiredo.
Main Event: Bantamweight - Petr Yan def. Deiveson Figueiredo via Unanimous Decision
The highly anticipated clash between former champions lived up to the hype. Petr Yan showcased his elite striking and relentless pace, neutralizing Figueiredo’s dangerous offense. After five intense rounds, Yan earned a unanimous decision, reaffirming his position as a top contender in the bantamweight division.
Co-Main Event: Strawweight - Yan Xiaonan def. Tabatha Ricci via Unanimous Decision
Macau’s own Yan Xiaonan delivered a tactical masterclass against Tabatha Ricci. Using precise striking and excellent cage control, Yan secured a unanimous decision victory, much to the delight of her home crowd.
Main Card Highlights
Welterweight - Muslim Salikhov def. Song Kenan via KO/TKO (Spinning Wheel Kick) at 3:49 of Round 1Salikhov, known as "The King of Kung Fu," stunned fans with a perfectly timed spinning wheel kick that left Song Kenan unconscious. This spectacular finish is a strong contender for "Knockout of the Year."
Flyweight - Renato Fernandes def. Wang Shuai via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 3:49 of Round 2Fernandes capitalized on a scramble to secure a rear-naked choke, forcing Wang Shuai to tap. The Brazilian showcased his superior grappling in a flawless performance.
Light Heavyweight - Carlos Ulberg def. Volkan Oezdemir via Unanimous DecisionUlberg’s striking precision and effective counters earned him a dominant decision win over the former title challenger Oezdemir. Ulberg continues his rise in the light heavyweight division.
Light Heavyweight - Zhang Ming def. Gustavo Diaz via KO/TKO (Elbow and Ground Punches) at 2:25 of Round 1Zhang Ming overwhelmed Diaz with aggressive striking, finishing the fight with a brutal elbow followed by ground-and-pound. A commanding performance for the Chinese prospect.
Road to UFC Finals
Bantamweight - Wu You def. Jieleyisi Adili via Unanimous DecisionWu You outclassed Adili with superior grappling and striking to claim the bantamweight Road to UFC title.
Flyweight - Choi Minwoo def. Aman Sahota via KO/TKO (Overhand Right) at 2:36 of Round 1Choi Minwoo delivered a crushing overhand right that sent Sahota to the canvas, capturing the Road to UFC flyweight title in emphatic fashion.
Strawweight - Shi Lianqing def. Feng Li via KO/TKO (Head Kick) at 0:46 of Round 3Shi’s perfectly timed head kick in the third round sealed a highlight-reel finish and the Road to UFC strawweight title.
Preliminary Card Results
Flyweight - CJ Hernandez def. Tumendemberel Ganbold via Split DecisionIn a closely contested bout, Hernandez edged out Tumendemberel with effective striking and octagon control.
Flyweight - Shauna Kavanagh def. Maria Ochoa via Unanimous DecisionKavanagh’s consistent striking output earned her a comfortable victory over Ochoa.
Bantamweight - Xiao Yong def. Le Guang via KO/TKO (Right Hook and Hammerfists) at 1:28 of Round 3Xiao delivered a punishing right hook followed by relentless hammerfists to secure a late stoppage.
Lightweight - Raphael Motta def. Anvar Hayisaer via Unanimous DecisionMotta’s clean combinations and octagon control gave him a decisive victory.
The event highlighted Asia's rising MMA talents while showcasing seasoned veterans. Petr Yan’s victory puts him back in the spotlight for another title shot, while Muslim Salikhov and Zhang Ming delivered performances fans won’t forget anytime soon.