Song Yadong submitted Figueiredo with a guillotine choke late in the second round at UFC Macao, with the finish reflecting the Team Alpha Male guillotine system developed under Urijah Faber. Sergei Pavlovich stopped Teixeira in just 39 seconds, while Minyangwas knocked out by Meerschaert in the co-main event despite entering as a notable favorite. Asakura returned to bantamweight with a knockout of Smotherman, and a low blow from Su Mudaerji on Alex Perez led to a no-contest and Perez being taken to hospital. The card produced nine finishes across 13 bouts, seven of them in the first round, with Minyanga, Meerschaert, Asakura, and Yadong all earning post-fight bonuses.
Song Yadong submitted Ricky Simon Figueiredo with a guillotine choke late in the second round to headline UFC Macao on June 1, a card that produced nine finishes across thirteen bouts and sent shockwaves through several divisions.
The 28-year-old Yadong, known as the Kung Fu Kid, improved his professional record to 22-9-1 with the submission. Ranked sixth in the bantamweight division, the orthodox striker is typically known for his output on the feet — landing 4.42 significant strikes per minute at 43 percent accuracy — making the late submission finish a notable departure from his usual approach. The guillotine was credited to the Team Alpha Male system developed under Urijah Faber.
Sergei Pavlovich added another highlight-reel moment to his résumé by stopping Glover Teixeira in just 39 seconds, one of seven first-round finishes on the night. In the co-main event, Minyanga was knocked out by Gerald Meerschaert despite entering the bout as a notable favorite.
Kai Asakura, the 32-year-old Japanese fighter ranked fifteenth at flyweight, returned to the 125-pound class with a knockout of Smotherman. Carrying a 21-6 record, Asakura showed the finishing ability that has defined his career even as his striking volume and accuracy numbers remain modest.
The night's most alarming moment came when Su Mudaerji landed a low blow on flyweight contender Alex Perez, resulting in a no-contest. Perez, 34, ranked seventh at flyweight and holding a 26-10 record, was transported to hospital following the incident.
Why it matters
- Song Yadong's submission win strengthens his case for a top-five bantamweight bout and demonstrates rare grappling versatility
- Pavlovich's 39-second finish cements his status as one of the heavyweight division's most dangerous finishers
- The Perez no-contest clouds the flyweight rankings picture at number seven and raises questions about his availability going forward
- Nine finishes across thirteen bouts marks UFC Macao as one of the most action-heavy cards in recent memory
