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Former Champions Petr Yan and Deiveson Figueiredo Face Off at UFC Macau with Title Implications

Nov 23, 2024, 01:39 PM

Former bantamweight champion Petr Yan and former flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo faced off in a high-stakes bantamweight bout with title shot implications at UFC Macau. Both fighters successfully made weight, with Yan at 135.5 lbs and Figueiredo at 135 lbs. During the fight, Yan displayed a dominant performance, utilizing impressive strikes including uppercuts and a notable trip takedown. He effectively read Figueiredo's body shots, countering with precise uppercuts. Yan also reversed a takedown attempt by Figueiredo and ended up on top. Significant moments included Yan dropping Figueiredo and breaking him down with powerful strikes. The bout was highly anticipated, with fans eager to see which former champion would move closer to another title opportunity in the bantamweight division.