Song Yadong Submits Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC Macau

Song Yadong secured a significant victory in the bantamweight division on Saturday, defeating former flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo via a second-round submission at UFC Fight Night in Macau, China [1]. The main event concluded at the 4:42 mark of the second round when Yadong locked in an arm-in guillotine choke following a failed takedown attempt by Figueiredo [1].

Key takeaways

• Song Yadong defeated Deiveson Figueiredo with a guillotine choke at 4:42 of the second round [1].
• The victory serves as a rebound for Yadong following his previous loss to Sean O'Malley [1].
• Figueiredo has now dropped four of his last five fights since moving up to the bantamweight division [1].
• The UFC Macau card featured several first-round finishes, including TKO victories for Alonzo Menifield and Sergei Pavlovich [1].

Dominance in the Octagon

The fight began with a tactical, slow-paced first round as both athletes focused on timing and distance [1]. Yadong established an early advantage by consistently landing hard leg kicks [1]. As the second round progressed, Yadong increased the pressure by incorporating heavy right hands, which forced Figueiredo to switch stances to manage the damage to his legs [1].

Figueiredo struggled to find rhythm throughout the contest, particularly in his attempts to bring the fight to the canvas [1]. Yadong utilized effective sprawling and a strength advantage to neutralize Figueiredo’s takedown efforts [1]. The turning point occurred when Figueiredo finally secured a takedown, only to be immediately caught in the decisive guillotine choke that forced the tap [1].

Why it matters

The win represents a major step forward for Yadong, who entered the bout as the No. 5-ranked bantamweight in the official UFC rankings [1]. By overcoming a former champion, Yadong keeps his momentum alive in a competitive division, though he stated after the fight that he is prepared to accept whatever matchup the UFC offers next [1]. Conversely, the result marks a difficult stretch for Figueiredo, who has struggled to maintain consistency since transitioning to bantamweight [1]. The event also saw a no-contest result in the bout between Alex Perez and Sumudaerji due to an accidental groin strike, while other main card fighters like Alonzo Menifield and Sergei Pavlovich secured quick first-round finishes [1].