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The highly anticipated showdown between Petr Yan and Deiveson Figueiredo is officially set to headline UFC Macau on November 23. After months of speculation, multiple sources confirmed the bout, with fans eager to see two of the UFC’s elite finally collide in the octagon. The matchup was first reported by Leo Guimaraes on Twitter.
This five-round main event will mark a crucial turning point for both fighters. Petr Yan, the former bantamweight champion, has had a rocky run recently but has rebounded in spectacular fashion. Following a year away from the sport, Yan returned at UFC 299 in March, where he dominated Song Yadong with a unanimous decision victory. This much-needed win snapped a three-fight losing streak, which included razor-thin split decision losses to Aljamain Sterling and Sean O’Malley, as well as a clear defeat to Merab Dvalishvili.
Deiveson Figueiredo, meanwhile, has thrived since moving up from the flyweight division. The former 125-pound king has gone 3-0 in his new weight class, securing impressive wins over top-ranked fighters Rob Font and Marlon Vera. His submission victory over former bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt at UFC 300 solidified his status as a dangerous contender in this division.
With both fighters determined to make their mark, this headliner is expected to deliver fireworks. As UFC Macau approaches, fans are buzzing about how this contest will unfold. As Figueiredo has said in the past, I'm here to make a statement. My division, my rules. Come fight night, both men will have the chance to prove exactly that.
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