Location: Cotai Arena, Macau, China
Broadcast: ESPN+ / UFC Fight Pass
Bout: Bantamweight (135 lbs) —
5‑Round Main Event
VENUE — COTAI ARENA (MACAU)
The Cotai Arena is one of the UFC’s most electric international venues, known for:
- Fast canvas that benefits explosive strikers and scramblers
- Humidity‑rich indoor environment that drains cardio
- Strong crowd support for Chinese fighters, especially Song Yadong
- 30‑foot Octagon, giving strikers more space to operate
Capacity: 15,000 Atmosphere: Loud, pro‑China, and perfect for a high‑stakes main event.
START TIME (LOCAL & US)
- Main Card: 7:00 PM CST (Macau)
- Prelims: 4:00 PM CST
- US Pacific Time (Your Time):
- Prelims: 1:00 AM PDT
- Main Card: 4:00 AM PDT
INJURY REPORT
Deiveson Figueiredo
- No reported injuries
- Full camp completed in Arizona
- Weight cut expected to be smooth at 135 lbs
- Focused heavily on defensive wrestling and pace management
Song Yadong
- Minor ankle soreness in March — fully healed
- No current limitations
- Completed full striking‑heavy camp at Team Alpha Male
Both fighters enter the bout healthy and cleared.
FIGHTER PROFILES & MATCHUP BREAKDOWN
Deiveson “Deus da Guerra” Figueiredo
Record: 24–3–1 Style: Power striker / submission finisher Height/Reach: 5’5” / 68” Stance: Orthodox
Strengths
- Elite power for a former flyweight
- Dangerous guillotine and rear‑naked choke
- Explosive counter‑striking
- Strong fight IQ and championship experience
Weaknesses
- Cardio fades in extended wars
- Can be pressured backward
- Sometimes loads up too much on power shots
Song “The Kung Fu Kid” Yadong
Record: 21–7–1 Style: Power boxer / athletic striker Height/Reach: 5’8” / 67” Stance: Orthodox
Strengths
- Fast, powerful hands
- Excellent footwork and cage cutting
- Strong takedown defense
- Durable and dangerous in pocket exchanges
Weaknesses
- Can be countered when entering
- Sometimes slows in R4–R5
- Vulnerable to elite grapplers
RECENT FORM
Deiveson Figueiredo — Last 5
- Win — Decision
- Win — Submission
- Loss — Decision
- Win — Decision
- Loss — Decision
Figueiredo is 3–2 in his last five, showing improved pacing at bantamweight and sharper boxing.
Song Yadong — Last 5
- Win — KO
- Win — Decision
- Loss — Decision
- Win — TKO
- Loss — Decision
Song is 3–2 in his last five, with two explosive finishes and competitive losses to top‑10 opponents.
FIGHT HISTORY & STYLISTIC NOTES
- First meeting between the two
- Both fighters are explosive strikers, but with different approaches:
- Figueiredo: counter‑power, submission threat, chaos creator
- Song: pressure boxing, combinations, athletic movement
- Figueiredo’s best path: counter Song’s entries, mix in grappling, threaten submissions
- Song’s best path: pressure early, win the pocket exchanges, avoid grappling scrambles
- If the fight goes long, Song’s youth and cardio edge matter
- If it becomes a wild brawl, Figueiredo has the advantage
This is a high‑level, high‑stakes striker vs. striker matchup with grappling danger from Figueiredo.
BETTING TRENDS
Deiveson Figueiredo Trends
- 17 of 24 wins by finish
- 5–1 when landing a knockdown
- 4–0 when securing a submission attempt in Round 1
- 1–3 in fights that reach Round 5
Song Yadong Trends
- 4 of last 6 wins by KO/TKO
- 6–1 when landing 60+ significant strikes
- 3–0 fighting in China
- 5–2 in fights that reach Round 4
Matchup Trends
- Song’s pressure vs. Figueiredo’s counters
- Figueiredo’s grappling threat vs. Song’s takedown defense
- Crowd advantage strongly favors Song
FIGHT ODDS
Deiveson Figueiredo + 425
Song Yadong – 600
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 29, 2026
