{"id":702413,"date":"2026-05-29T15:12:14","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T15:12:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/702413\/"},"modified":"2026-05-29T15:12:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T15:12:14","slug":"ufc-macau-song-yadong-vs-deiveson-figueiredo-full-fight-card-picks-predictions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/702413\/","title":{"rendered":"UFC Macau: Song Yadong vs. Deiveson Figueiredo Full Fight Card Picks & Predictions"},"content":{"rendered":"

The UFC returns to Macau this weekend for another UFC Fight Night, and MMA KO\u2019s Drew Beaupr\u00e9 is here to provide predictions for all 12 fights on the card.<\/p>\n

The main event is a pivotal bantamweight matchup between former UFC Flyweight Champion Deiveson Figueiredo and Song Yadong. Both men come into the night looking to rebound from losses, and Figueiredo is especially in need of a win after a 3-0 start to his bantamweight career led
into his current 1-3 run across his last four fights. <\/p>\n

The co-main event is also an important matchup for the light heavyweight division, as Mingyang Zhang returns for the first time since his upset-loss to Johnny Walker<\/a> at UFC Shanghai last year to take on the division\u2019s #15-ranked contender Alonzo Menifield.<\/p>\n

UFC Macau Main Card Predictions Song Yadong vs. Deiveson Figueiredo\"Sean<\/p>\n

Sean O\u2019Malley (red gloves) fights Song Yadong (blue gloves) during UFC 324 at T-Mobile Arena. | Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Even though Figueiredo has had a tough run at bantamweight over his last few fights, I\u2019m still a little surprised to see how lopsided this betting line is. That being said, It\u2019s hard to see an avenue to victory for the Brazilian here given Song\u2019s durability and size advantage.<\/p>\n

(Pick: Song)<\/p>\n

Mingyang Zhang vs. Alonzo Menifield\"Zhang<\/p>\n

Zhang Mingyang (blue gloves) reacts after defeating Anthony Smith (not pictured) during UFC Fight Night at T-Mobile Center. | William Purnell-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

The hype around Zhang took a major hit with his upset-loss to Walker, but he should be able to get back into the win column here against Menifield as long as he doesn\u2019t get too reckless.<\/p>\n

(Pick: Zhang)<\/p>\n

Sergei Pavlovich vs. Tallison Teixeira\"Sergei<\/p>\n

Sergei Pavlovich (blue gloves) reacts after the fight against Tai Tuivasa (red gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Amway Center. | Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

This feels like a bit of a redo for Teixeira after falling short in his previous step-up against Derrick Lewis<\/a>, but a unanimous decision over Tai Tuivasa isn\u2019t enough to convince me that he can hang with one of the UFC\u2019s top heavyweights in Pavlovich.<\/p>\n

(Pick: Pavlovich)<\/p>\n

Kai Asakura vs. Cameron Smotherman\"Tim<\/p>\n

Tim Elliott (red gloves) fights Kai Asakura (blue gloves) during UFC 319 at United Center. | Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Asakua moves up to bantamweight following a tough start to his UFC career<\/a>, and if he can\u2019t get things done against Smotherman then I wouldn\u2019t be surprised to see him exit the UFC and head back to RIZIN.<\/p>\n

(Pick: Asakura)<\/p>\n

Jake Matthews vs. Carlston Harris\"Jake<\/p>\n

Jake Matthews fights Chidi Njokuani during a UFC Fight Night welterweight fight at Bridgestone Arena. | Mark Zaleski \/ The Tennessean \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Matthews put together a nice little run of victories before falling short against Neil Magny, and this looks like a clear opportunity for him to try and kick off another win streak with Harris coming in after
back-to-back losses.<\/p>\n

(Pick: Matthews)<\/p>\n

Alex Perez vs. Sumudaerji\"Alex<\/p>\n

Alex Perez (red gloves) reacts after the fight against Charles Johnson (blue gloves) during UFC 324 at T-Mobile Arena. | Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

This might be the most underrated fight on the card, and I\u2019m going to side with the longtime UFC veteran in Perez to overcome a significant reach advantage and get his hand raised.<\/p>\n

(Pick: Perez)<\/p>\n

UFC Macau Preliminary Card Luis Felipe Dias vs. Yi Sak Lee<\/p>\n

The prelims for UFC Macau close out with a pair of fighters making their promotional debuts, and I expect that Dias will get the job done after securing a UFC contract on Dana White\u2019s Contender Series.<\/p>\n

(Pick: Dias)<\/p>\n

Meng Ding vs. Jose Henrique<\/p>\n

Ding and Henrique finally get their respective shots in the UFC after they both came up short in their Dana White\u2019s Contender Series fights. Boasting a massive experience edge, I\u2019ll lean with Ding to get his hand raised in Macau.<\/p>\n

(Pick: Ding)<\/p>\n

Aoriqileng vs. Cody Haddon<\/p>\n

I do think Aoriqileng has a better chance of winning this than the current betting odds indicate, but I still have to pick Haddon to get things done and extend his winning run to seven fights.<\/p>\n

(Pick: Haddon)<\/p>\n

Rei Tsuruya vs. Luis Gurule\"Rei<\/p>\n

Rei Tsuruya (blue gloves) prepares to fight Joshua Van (not pictured) during UFC 313 at T-Mobile Arena. | Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Credit to Gurule for taking this short-notice opportunity<\/a> after securing his first UFC win earlier this month<\/a>, but this is a tough matchup and Tsuruya will be eager to rebound from the first loss of his career.<\/p>\n

(Pick: Tsuruya)<\/p>\n

Angela Hill vs. Jingnan Xiong<\/p>\n

I\u2019m surprised to see this fight buried on the prelims given Hill\u2019s popularity and the tremendous success Xiong had during her ONE Championship career. I\u2019ll be interested to see if Hill tries to test Xiong\u2019s grappling at all, and if things largely take place on the feet then I have to favor \u201cThe Panda\u201d to get the win in her UFC debut.<\/p>\n

(Pick: Xiong)<\/p>\n

Kangjie Zhu vs. Rodrigo Vera <\/p>\n

Making his formal UFC debut after wining last year\u2019s Road to UFC featherweight tournament, Zhu has been handed a tough matchup here against fellow UFC newcomer Vera.<\/p>\n

(Pick: Vera)<\/p>\n

Loma Lookboonmee vs. Jaqueline Amorim\"Loma<\/p>\n

Loma Lookboonmee (red gloves) reacts after defeating Elise Reed (not pictured) during UFC 284 at RAC Arena. | Jasmin Frank-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

The outcome of this fight will depend on which woman is able to bring the fight to her preferred area. Lookboonmee is probably the more well-rounded fighter at this point, and I think she may be able to overcome a size disadvantage and stifle Amorim’s takedown attempts to secure the win.<\/p>\n

(Pick: Lookboonmee)<\/p>\n

Be sure to check back with MMA KO tomorrow for live results and highlights from all the action at UFC Macau.<\/p>\n

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