Top-five bantamweights clash in the main event of UFC Macau on November 23 in a bout that clarifies the fighters' careers. Former UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan of Russia returned to the win column last March following three defeats. Still, it will have his hands full against former two-time UFC flyweight king Deiveson Figueiredo, who is unbeaten at 135 pounds. UFC Fight Night 248 takes place at Galaxy Arena and marks the first time the UFC is held in Macau in ten years. Petr Yan is the bookies' favorite in the early odds.
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MMA: UFC Bantamweight
Where to Watch: ESPN+
Venue: Galaxy Arena, Macau, China
Date: 23.11.2024 16:30
Petr Yan
“No Mercy” claimed the vacant UFC bantamweight championship in 2020, stopping Jose Aldo in the fifth round. Petr Yan lost the bantamweight gold to Aljamain Sterling in his first title defense after being disqualified due to an illegal knee. In 2022, Yan lost a split decision to Sterling again in a failed attempt for the 135-pound gold. Consecutive losses to Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvili derailed Petr Yan’s title hopes. This past March, the 31-year-old bounced back with a decision over Song Yadong. The American Top Team member won ten consecutive fights between 2016 and 2020 across ACB and UFC.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 31
- Height: 5’7”
- Reach: 67”
- Weight: 135lbs (61kg)
- Record: 17-5
Deiveson Figueiredo
Two-time UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo is unbeaten since moving up to bantamweight. The Brazilian, who moved to 135 pounds after losing his bantamweight title to Brandon Moreno, defeated Rob Font, Cody Garbrandt, and Marlon Vera to climb to number five in the rankings. A BJJ black belt, Figueiredo first won the flyweight title in early 2020 with a TKO of Joseph Benavidez. He fought a tetralogy with Brandon Moreno, and they exchanged the titles. Figueiredo has the record for the fastest submission in UFC flyweight history and has the most knockdowns in the division.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 36
- Height: 5’5”
- Reach: 68”
- Weight: 135lbs (61kg)
- Record: 24-3-1 (Draw)
Betting Odds
Deiveson Figueiredo is a 3.15 odds underdog on Betway while Bet365 lists the underdog at 3.40 odds. Yes to the start of round five is available at 1.67 on 1XBET, which prices the no at 2.13. Read more here.
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