MMA Junkie is soliciting predictions for the upcoming UFC Macau bout between Yadong Song and Deiveson Figueiredo. Fans are invited to share their picks for the matchup.
MMA Junkie has opened a fan prediction poll for the bantamweight showdown between Song Yadong and Deiveson Figueiredo, scheduled to headline UFC Macau.
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 stands five-foot-eight with a 67-inch reach and brings a high-output striking game to the cage, landing 4.42 significant strikes per minute. His accuracy sits at 43 percent, and while he is primarily a striker, he averages 0.78 takedowns per 15 minutes with minimal submission activity.
Deiveson Figueiredo, the Brazilian veteran nicknamed "Deus da Guerra," is ranked fifth at bantamweight and carries a record of 25-6-1 into the contest. At 38 years old, the orthodox fighter stands five-foot-five with a 68-inch reach. Figueiredo lands 2.63 significant strikes per minute at an impressive 53 percent accuracy, and he adds a meaningful grappling threat, averaging 1.61 takedowns and 1.2 submission attempts per 15 minutes. His submission activity in particular sets him apart as a multi-dimensional threat.
Why it matters
- Both fighters sit inside the bantamweight top six, meaning the winner could push toward a title shot
- The matchup pits Song's volume striking against Figueiredo's more precise, well-rounded attack
- Figueiredo's grappling credentials present a clear stylistic challenge for the largely stand-up-oriented Song
- A combined record of 47-15-2 between the two men underlines the high level of the contest
