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Garrett Kerman

UFC Macau Weigh Ins: All 26 Fighters Make Weight, Yan vs. Figueiredo Good To Go

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UFC Macau: Yan and Figueiredo Set for Bantamweight Showdown

The stage is set for an explosive bantamweight clash as former champions Petr Yan and Deiveson Figueiredo successfully made weight for their main event bout at UFC Macau. The weigh-ins, held at the Galaxy Arena, saw all 26 fighters hit their mark, ensuring a full card of action for fight fans.

Yan, the former bantamweight titleholder, tipped the scales at 135.5 pounds, while Figueiredo, a two-time flyweight champion, came in at the championship weight of 135 pounds. This matchup represents a critical juncture for both fighters as they aim to climb back into title contention in the stacked 135-pound division.

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For Yan (17-5 MMA, 9-4 UFC), this bout offers a chance to solidify his position in the bantamweight rankings. Currently sitting at No. 3, the Russian striker is looking to build on his recent victory over Song Yadong and prove he’s still a force to be reckoned with in the division. Yan’s career has seen its ups and downs, including a controversial disqualification loss of his title to Aljamain Sterling and subsequent defeats to Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvili. However, his technical striking and formidable takedown defense make him a tough out for anyone in the weight class.

On the other side of the cage, Figueiredo (24-3-1 MMA, 13-3-1 UFC) continues his quest to become a two-division UFC champion. The Brazilian powerhouse has looked impressive since moving up to bantamweight, amassing a perfect 3-0 record in the division. Victories over former champion Cody Garbrandt and top contender Marlon “Chito” Vera have quickly established Figueiredo as a serious threat at 135 pounds. A win over Yan could potentially catapult him into immediate title consideration.

The co-main event features a compelling strawweight contest between Yan Xiaonan (116 lbs) and Tabatha Ricci (115.5 lbs). Xiaonan, coming off a failed bid for the strawweight title, will look to defend her position in the rankings against the rising Ricci, who aims to break into the division’s upper echelon.

The rest of the main card is equally intriguing, with Song Kenan facing Muslim Salikhov in a welterweight bout, Wang Cong taking on Gabriella Fernandes at flyweight, and a light heavyweight clash between Volkan Oezdemir and the surging Carlos Ulberg. Rounding out the main card, Zhang Mingyang and Ozzy Diaz will square off in another light heavyweight contest.

The preliminary card features a mix of established veterans and promising newcomers, including the finals of the Road to UFC tournament in the flyweight, bantamweight, and women’s strawweight divisions. This showcase of Asian MMA talent adds an extra layer of excitement to an already stacked event.

As fight night approaches, the anticipation builds for what promises to be a technical and high-stakes battle between two of the best bantamweights in the world. With both fighters making weight without issue, fans can expect nothing less than an all-out war when Yan and Figueiredo step into the Octagon at UFC Macau.

Here are the complete UFC Macau weigh-in results:

MAIN CARD (ESPN, 6 a.m. ET)