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A 360° Experience and A Night of Thrilling Action for UFC Fans
(Macau SAR, November 26, 2024) Galaxy Macau™ was proud to host the return of UFC®, the world’s premier Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) organization, to Macau. UFC® FIGHT NIGHT MACAU: YAN vs. FIGUEIREDO was held at Macau’s largest indoor arena, Galaxy Arena, in front of more than 12,000 fans, including renowned Hong Kong, China producer, director and actor Donnie Yen.
UFC® FIGHT NIGHT MACAU: YAN vs. FIGUEIREDO took place on November 23 concluding a week of exciting events. The highly anticipated co-main event between former UFC women’s strawweight title challenger Yan Xiaonan and Tabatha Ricci were fireworks, but Yan showcased her superior skills and the win brings her one step closer to another title challenge.
In main event, UFC No. 3 ranked bantamweight Petr Yan, former UFC bantamweight champion, and No. 5 ranked Deiveson Figueiredo, former flyweight champion, gave the audience five rounds of thrilling, high level action. Yan emerged victorious by unanimous decision, further solidifying his position in the bantamweight division and paving his way back to the belt.
The main card was an emotional roller coaster, as Zhang Mingyang, knocked out Ozzy Diaz; Carlos Ulberg outworked Volkan Oezdemir; “King of Kung Fu” Muslim Salikhov landed a spinning bak kick to finish Chinese fan-favorite Song Kenan; and, underdog Gabriella Fernandes submitted the highly-touted prospect Wang Cong.
Special events created a 360-degree immersive experience for fans