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The highly anticipated bantamweight clash between former champions Petr Yan and Deiveson Figueiredo is now official. Fans are gearing up for a thrilling weekend as UFC Macau promises intense action with a stacked fight card.
At Thursday evening’s official weigh-ins, both Yan and Figueiredo successfully hit their marks, setting the stage for an electrifying main event. Yan tipped the scales at 135.5 pounds, utilizing the one-pound allowance for non-title fights. In contrast, Figueiredo came in at a perfect 135 pounds, proving his championship-level preparation.
The co-main event also garnered attention as Yan Xiaonan and Tabatha Ricci made weight at 116 pounds and 115.5 pounds, respectively. Xiaonan is on a mission to rebound after her strawweight title loss to Weili Zhang earlier this year at UFC 300. Meanwhile, Ricci enters the Octagon riding the momentum of a two-fight winning streak, making this matchup a must-watch.
Tell us something about yourself, fans asked Figueiredo during a pre-fight interview. His response was direct and confident. This clash of titans promises fireworks as both fighters are known for their high-level striking and relentless pace.
The rest of the card is equally exciting, featuring notable bouts like Song Kenan vs. Muslim Salikhov in a welterweight showdown and Volkan Oezdemir vs. Carlos Ulberg in a light heavyweight contest. Impressively, all 22 fighters scheduled for the event made weight, ensuring a full slate of action for Saturday’s audience.
Official UFC Macau Weigh-In Results (Main Card):
Petr Yan (135.5) vs. Deiveson Figueiredo (135)
Yan Xiaonan (116) vs. Tabatha Ricci (115.5)
Song Kenan (171) vs. Muslim Salikhov (170.5)
Wang Cong (126) vs. Gabriella Fernandes (126)
Volkan Oezdemir (206) vs. Carlos Ulberg (205.5)
Zhang Mingyang (205) vs. Ozzy Diaz (205)
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