UFC Macau Betting Preview: Yan Takes On Figueiredo in Bantamweight Battle

UFC Macau Betting Preview: Yan Takes On Figueiredo in Bantamweight Battle

By Michael Harrison

November 22, 2024 at 04:32 PM

UFC Fight Night returns to Macau's Galaxy Arena on Saturday, November 23, featuring a bantamweight clash between former champions Petr Yan and Deiveson Figueiredo. Prelims begin at 3 a.m. ET, with the main card starting at 6 a.m. ET on ESPN+.

MMA fighter in octagon stance

MMA fighter in octagon stance

Main Event Breakdown: Yan (-305) vs Figueiredo (+245) Former bantamweight champion Petr Yan faces ex-flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo in a crucial bantamweight matchup. Yan is coming off an impressive win against Song Yadong, while Figueiredo has found success since moving up to bantamweight with victories over Marlon Vera, Cody Garbrandt, and Rob Font.

Tale of the Tape:

  • Yan: Superior technical striking, better cardio
  • Figueiredo: More reach, explosive power, submission threats
  • Both fighters haven't secured a finish since 2020

Prediction: Yan by unanimous decision due to superior striking and cardio

Co-Main Event: Xiaonan (-185) vs Ricci (+154) Yan Xiaonan looks to bounce back from her title loss against submission specialist Tabatha Ricci. Xiaonan's striking-heavy approach contrasts with Ricci's elite ground game.

Other Notable Fights:

  • Carlos Ulberg (-230) vs Volkan Oezdemir (+190)
  • Zhang Mingyang (-310) vs Ozzy Diaz (+250)
  • Feng Xiaocan (-300) vs Shi Ming (+240)

Key Matchup: Zhang Mingyang brings a 10-fight first-round finish streak, including an impressive 62-second UFC debut knockout.

The first-ever women's Road to UFC tournament finale features Shi Ming facing Feng Xiaocan in a historic strawweight clash.

Experience will be crucial in the Kavanagh (-360) vs Ochoa (+285) matchup, where both fighters put their undefeated records on the line.

This 11-fight card showcases emerging talent and compelling matchups across multiple weight classes, offering both competitive fights and betting opportunities.

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