Danger! In a slump, Deiveson Figueiredo fights for 'survival' against a Chinese star at UFC Macau.

Deiveson backstage at the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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This Saturday (30), in China, Deiveson FigueiredoMMA veteran [Name], headlines another event in his career. But this time, the former flyweight champion (up to 57 kg) is under immense pressure. In the main event of [Name], [Name]. UFC MacauThe Brazilian will be playing in hostile territory and will face the promising team. song yadong, the home athlete, in an extremely important clash valid for the bantamweight division (up to 61,2 kg).

Interestingly, this is the second time Deiveson has fought in China, more specifically in Macau, where he doesn't have good memories. In 2024, the Brazilian faced... Petr yan and was dominated, losing by unanimous decision. In fact, it was this fight that started the veteran's current losing streak.

For the duel against the Chinese fighter, the Paraense native arrives in poor form, having suffered three defeats in his last four fights. Besides the Russian, Deiveson was knocked out by... Cory Sandhagen in the second round, annulled by Umar Nurmagomedov and just won Montel Jackson by divided decision in Brazil.

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Therefore, given that he is going through a delicate moment in his career and is already at an advanced age to compete (38 years old), another defeat could represent the end of the line for Deiveson in the UFC, even though he is a former champion. To make matters worse, bookmakers have Yadong, ten years younger, as the favorite to win the fight. Because of this scenario, the Brazilian needs to win against the Chinese fighter at all costs to eliminate any chance of being cut by the company.

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UFC Macau Fact Sheet

Date: May 30, 2026

Time: From 5pm (Brasília time)

Location: Galaxy Arena, Macau, China

How to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE in real time, Paramount+ (entire card) on TV and internet.

MAIN CARD (8pm Brasília time)

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): song yadong x Deiveson Figueiredo

Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Zhang Mingyang x Alonzo Menifield

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Sergei Pavlovich x Tallison Teixeira

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Kai Asakura x Cameron Smotherman

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Jake matthews x Carlston Harris

Flyweight (up to 57 kg): Alex Perez x Sumudaerji

PRELIMINARY CARD (5pm Brasília time)

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Yi Sak Lee x Luis Felipe Dias

Middleweight (up to 77,1 kg): Ding Meng x José Henrique Souza

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Aoriqileng x Cody Haddon

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): King Tsuruya x Luis Gurule

Straw weight (up to 52,2 kg): Angela Hill x Jingnan Xiong

Featherweight (up to 65,8 kg): Zhu Kangjie x Rodrigo Vera

Straw weight (up to 52,2 kg): Loma Lookboonmee x Jacqueline Amorim