Song Yadong submitted Figueiredo with a guillotine choke late in the second round at UFC Macao, while Sergei Pavlovich stopped Glover Teixeira in just 39 seconds. Miyangua was knocked out by Meynfield in the co-main event, extending his trend of losing fights that go past the first round. Elsewhere on the card, Japan's Asakura returned to bantamweight with a knockout win over Smasher, and a low blow from Su Mudaerji left Alex Perez hospitalized after the bout was ruled a no-contest.
Song Yadong and Sergei Pavlovich delivered the standout performances at UFC Macao, with Song submitting Figueiredo via guillotine choke late in the second round and Pavlovich dispatching Glover Teixeira in a stunning 39 seconds.
Pavlovich's victim on the night, Glover Teixeira, is a 46-year-old Brazilian veteran carrying a 33-9-0 professional record. The six-foot-two orthodox fighter trains out of Teixeira MMA and Fitness and has long been one of the sport's most respected heavyweights, boasting a 76-inch reach and career averages of 3.73 significant strikes landed per minute and 2.11 takedowns per 15 minutes. The finish in Macao brought another defeat to a storied but aging campaign.
In the co-main event, Meynfield knocked out Miyangua, continuing what the summary describes as a pattern of Miyangua struggling whenever bouts extend beyond the opening round.
Japan's Kai Asakura, ranked 15th at flyweight with a 21-6-0 record, made a successful return to bantamweight by finishing Smasher via knockout. The 32-year-old Japan Top Team product stands five-foot-eight with a 69-inch reach and has been a consistent presence in Asian MMA circles across multiple promotions.
Perhaps the most alarming moment of the card involved flyweight contender Alex Perez. The 34-year-old American, ranked seventh in the flyweight division with a 26-10-0 record, was hospitalized after absorbing a low blow from Su Mudaerji. The bout was ruled a no-contest.
Why it matters
- Pavlovich's 39-second finish of Teixeira reinforces his standing as one of the most dangerous heavyweights on the roster
- Asakura's knockout at bantamweight could signal a permanent division shift after competing at flyweight
- The no-contest ruling involving Perez leaves his divisional ranking and future matchmaking in limbo
- Miyangua's recurring late-round difficulties may prompt matchmakers to reconsider his placement on future cards
