Bantamweight contenders Song Yadong and Deiveson Figueiredo are scheduled to meet in the main event of the May 30 UFC Fight Night in Cotai, Macao. ESPN’s official schedule lists the bout as the headliner at Galaxy Arena, with the card airing on Paramount+. Figueiredo, a former flyweight champion, continues his run at 135 pounds, while Song looks to defend his place among the division’s elite and strengthen his case for a future title eliminator. The event also represents another key international stop for the UFC in Asia. Expect rankings implications for the winner as the bantamweight title landscape evolves through 2026.
The UFC has officially confirmed Song Yadong and Deiveson Figueiredo as the main event for UFC Fight Night on May 30 at Galaxy Arena in Cotai, Macao, with the card set to air on Paramount+. The bantamweight clash pits two of the division's top-ten fighters against each other in what stands as another marquee international stop on the UFC's calendar.
Song Yadong, known as "Kung Fu Kid," enters the fight ranked sixth in the bantamweight division with a record of 22-9-1. The 28-year-old orthodox fighter stands five-foot-eight with a 67-inch reach and brings one of the heavier striking outputs in the division, averaging 4.42 significant strikes landed per minute. A win here would reinforce his credentials as a title eliminator candidate in a stacked 135-pound picture.
Figueiredo, nicknamed "Deus da Guerra," sits one spot above Song at fifth in the bantamweight rankings and carries a career record of 25-6-1. The Brazilian is 38 years old and has been building his case at bantamweight after a decorated run at flyweight, where he was a former champion. Standing five-foot-five with a 68-inch reach, he lands 2.63 significant strikes per minute at 53 percent accuracy and adds a grappling dimension, averaging 1.61 takedowns and 1.2 submission attempts per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Both fighters sit inside the bantamweight top six, so the winner can make a direct push toward a title eliminator
- Figueiredo's grappling-heavy, precise style contrasts sharply with Song's high-volume striking approach, creating a genuine stylistic puzzle for both men
- The Macao setting continues the UFC's push to grow its footprint across Asia, adding regional stakes beyond the rankings alone
Saturday, May 30, 2026
