UFC returns to China after a two-week layoff, with the subsequent occasions set to impress MMA followers earlier than main as much as the White Home card in mid-June.
The final time a struggle evening was hosted in China, Johnny Walker bounced again with a second-round TKO victory over Zhang Mingyang in August at UFC Shanghai.
Macau hosted its final UFC struggle card in November 2024, the place Petr Yan triumphed in the principle occasion towards the upcoming headliner of this occasion.
Here’s what you should find out about the principle attraction of UFC Macau, in addition to three different bouts that may catch your curiosity.
Kung Fu Child is aiming to return to the win column
Tune Yadong competes for the second time this yr, having already fought within the organisation’s first occasion of 2026.
The Chinese language combined martial artist simply got here up brief in an in depth contest with former bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley as he misplaced by unanimous determination at UFC 324.
The #5 contender has not been lively regardless of dealing with robust competitors, combating solely 4 instances over three years.
February 2025 was the final time the 28-year-old received, defeating Henry Cejudo by unanimous determination (technical) at UFC Seattle, avenging his determination loss to Yan previous to that, which he must repeat.
The Harbin-born fighter has 12 finishes from his 22 victories on his MMA report, together with his final stoppage win coming towards Ricky Simon in April 2023, the place Yadong received by fifth-round TKO.
‘Kung Fu Child’ is trying to preserve his spot within the 135-pound rankings so he can develop into the primary male Chinese language athlete to compete for a UFC title.
One other redemption win is required for the Brazilian
Deiveson Figueiredo fought on the identical occasion as his opponent in his final battle, struggling a unanimous determination defeat to Umar Nurmagomedov in Las Vegas.
This wasn’t lengthy after he broke his two-fight shedding streak when he beat Montel Jackson by cut up determination at UFC Rio.
‘Deus da Guerra’ has been aiming to develop into a two-division UFC Champion ever since his transfer as much as bantamweight, the place he began off with three successive wins earlier than going downhill from there.
The previous UFC Flyweight Champion has confronted tough opponents within the 135-pound division, together with Cory Sandhagen, Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera and Cody Garbrandt.
The 38-year-old shares the identical quantity of knockouts as submissions with a complete of 9 from 25 victories in his profession as a stoppage win on Saturday would assist get his shot for the title, in addition to claiming revenge on Yan.
A win for Figueiredo will see him transfer into the highest 5 of the rankings as he goals to get redemption within the Galaxy Enviornment after failing to triumph in Macau the primary time.
Three different fights to look at at UFC Macau
Zhang Mingyang vs Alonzo Menifield
It’s an thrilling mild heavyweight battle within the co-main occasion as China’s personal tries to re-enter the 205-pound rankings.
Mingyang is aiming to keep up his 100% first-round end price by bouncing again in his dwelling nation after receiving his first UFC loss in his final bout.
Menifield is eyeing a keep at #15 within the rankings and desires redemption after struggling a brutal first-round knockout loss to Volkan Oezdemir at UFC Qatar.
Each fighters desire to remain on their toes once they’re within the Octagon, so be ready for a knockout.
Sergei Pavlovich vs Tallison Teixeira
A heavyweight conflict sees a prospect gaining a possibility to enter the highest 5 of the rankings towards a fighter who’s near a title shot.
Pavlovich’s final struggle was in Shanghai, the place he comfortably secured a win towards Waldo Cortes-Acosta to say back-to-back victories.
Teixeira misplaced his 100% end however did bounce again in his final contest as he went the gap with Tai Tuivasa to win by unanimous determination at UFC 325.
Whereas they’ve showcased their grappling abilities extra lately, each the Russians and Brazilians are knockout artists and received’t need to miss an opportunity to earn a efficiency bonus.
Alex Perez vs Sumudaerji
One other Chinese language fighter makes an attempt to re-enter the rankings towards a extremely credited flyweight contender.
Perez returned to profitable methods in model after stopping Charles Johnson within the first spherical at UFC 324 to finish his two-fight unfavourable streak.
Sumudaerji has step by step discovered his groove once more after defeating Jesus Aguilar by unanimous determination at UFC 326, extending his profitable streak to 3.
With the #11 rating on the road within the 125-pound division, it’s anybody’s for the taking however ‘The Tibetan Eagle’ will hope dwelling benefit pays off.
