Song Yadong defeated Deiveson Figueiredo via guillotine choke in the second round at UFC Macau.
Song Yadong submitted Deiveson Figueiredo with a guillotine choke in the second round at UFC Macau on May 30, 2026, handing the Brazilian veteran a significant defeat in their bantamweight matchup.
Song, known as "Kung Fu Kid," improves to 22-9-1 with the finish. The 28-year-old sits at number six in the bantamweight rankings and has built his reputation primarily as a high-volume striker, averaging 4.42 significant strikes per minute. The guillotine finish was a rare submission victory for Song, who averages just 0.1 submission attempts per 15 minutes, making the stoppage all the more noteworthy.
Figueiredo, nicknamed "Deus da Guerra," falls to 25-6-1 with the loss. The 38-year-old Brazilian, ranked fifth at bantamweight, arrived in Macau with a wealth of finishing experience, averaging 1.2 submission attempts per 15 minutes and 1.61 takedowns per 15 minutes across his career. At five-foot-five with a 68-inch reach, Figueiredo was giving up three inches in height to Song and entered the fight as the more seasoned grappler on paper.
Why it matters
- Song moves to sixth in the bantamweight rankings with momentum from a stoppage win, potentially positioning himself for a higher-ranked opponent.
- Figueiredo, ranked fifth, suffers a setback in what is already a competitive division, and the loss could affect his path back toward title contention at 38 years old.
- The finish demonstrated Song's versatility beyond his striking base, adding a submission victory to his resume against an experienced and dangerous opponent.
