Although the Ultimate octagon is on the other side of the world, Brazil will still be very well represented next Saturday (30). With Deiveson Figueiredo in the main fight, the UFC Macau It will also feature four other Brazilian athletes in important duels in their respective categories.
Check out below the Brazilian squad selected for UFC Macau.
Deiveson Figueiredo is living through an all-or-nothing moment.
Deiveson Figueiredo Focused before fighting in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC
Experiencing the worst phase of his career, Deiveson Figueiredo He enters the octagon under pressure to prove he still belongs among the organization's elite. With only one win in his last four fights, the former flyweight champion (up to 56,7 kg) will face... song yadong, who is looking to establish himself among the top names in the bantamweight division (up to 61,2 kg).
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At 38 years old, the Paraense native has a record of 25 wins, six losses, and one draw, with 18 victories achieved through fast routes. Yadong, on the other hand, has 22 wins and only one loss in his career.
Tallison Xicão could jump up the UFC rankings.
Talisson Xicão in victory at the Contender Series. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
With two wins in three fights in the organization, Tallison Xicão will have a golden opportunity in UFC MacauCurrently ranked 15th in the heavyweight division, the Brazilian faces Sergei Pavlovich, who occupies the third position in the category. In theory, a victory could put the giant very close to a title fight, possibly just one more win away from a title shot.
Luis Felipe Dias attempts to maintain a high lethality rate in his UFC debut.
Signed through the Contender Series, Luis Felipe Dias faces South Korean Yi Sak Lee in the middleweight division (up to 83,9 kg). Representing Vale Top Team, the Brazilian makes his debut in the organization and tries to maintain his impressive record of 17 career wins, eight by knockout and eight by submission. At 31 years old, the São Paulo native also has five losses on his record.
José Souza makes his UFC debut after nearly two years of inactivity.
At 24 years old, José Souza enters the octagon of UFC Macau to face the hometown fighter, Ding Meng. The Brazilian hasn't fought since November 2024 and will finally make his debut in the organization, after having three fights previously canceled in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Jaqueline Amorim seeks to rediscover the path to victory in the UFC.
Jacqueline Amorim Makes weight and confirms fight in UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
After securing four consecutive victories via the fast track, Jacqueline Amorim She flirted with a spot in the strawweight rankings (up to 52,3 kg). However, she ended up being defeated by Mizuki Inoue in a performance below expectations. Now, the jiu-jitsu specialist returns to the octagon to face the Thai fighter. Loma Lookboonmee, in a duel that could put her back on track among the top names in the category.
UFC Macau starts at a special time; see where to watch and follow along.
Starting at 5pm (Brasília time), the UFC Macau It will be held at a special time for the Brazilian audience and will be broadcast live and in its entirety on the Paramount+ streaming platform. The main card is scheduled to begin at 8 AM.
the coverage of SUPER FIGHTS It starts at 4:45 AM, with real-time coverage of all fights minute by minute, bringing results and highlights. The portal also streams the event on YouTube, with narration, commentary, and videos.
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