Song Yadong will headline UFC Fight Night in his native Macau, China on May 30, facing Deiveson Figueiredo in a bantamweight bout. The homecoming fight was announced Thursday as part of Dana White's comprehensive schedule announcement. Yadong's return to fight in China represents a significant moment for the bantamweight contender competing in front of his home crowd. The event is part of the UFC's international expansion during spring 2026, with events scheduled across multiple continents.
Song Yadong will return to fight in front of his home crowd when he headlines a UFC Fight Night in Macau, China on May 30, taking on fellow bantamweight contender Deiveson Figueiredo. The bout was announced Thursday as part of a wide-ranging schedule reveal from UFC president Dana White.
Yadong, known as the Kung Fu Kid, enters the fight ranked sixth in the bantamweight division with a record of 22-9-1. The 28-year-old orthodox striker stands five-foot-eight with a 67-inch reach and is one of the more active offensive fighters in the division, landing 4.42 significant strikes per minute. Competing in Macau marks a homecoming for the Chinese prospect, who figures to have strong crowd support behind him.
Standing across from him will be Deiveson Figueiredo, the Brazilian veteran ranked fifth at bantamweight. Figueiredo, nicknamed Deus da Guerra, carries a record of 25-6-1 and brings a well-rounded skill set to the matchup at 38 years old. The five-foot-five orthodox fighter holds a 68-inch reach and mixes his striking — landing at 53 percent accuracy at 2.63 significant strikes per minute — with a consistent grappling threat, averaging 1.61 takedowns and 1.2 submission attempts per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Both fighters sit inside the bantamweight top six, meaning a win could push the victor into title contention
- Figueiredo's well-rounded grappling game contrasts with Yadong's high-volume striking approach, setting up a clear stylistic clash
- The event is part of the UFC's broader international expansion across multiple continents in spring 2026, with Macau adding a high-profile main event to anchor the card
Saturday, April 25, 2026
