Petr Yan Dominates Deiveson Figueiredo in Unanimous Decision Victory at UFC Fight Night
Petr Yan delivered a masterful performance against Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC Fight Night in Macau, China, on Saturday, 23 November 2024. The former bantamweight champion secured a unanimous decision victory with scores of 50-45 across all three judges' cards, reaffirming his elite status in the division.
Yan entered the fight under significant pressure, having lost three of his last four bouts. Yet, he showcased his vintage form, dominating Figueiredo with precision striking and relentless pace throughout the five-round contest. Yan’s ability to dictate the fight's tempo highlighted his tactical superiority and resilience.
Post-fight, Yan expressed his satisfaction with the result, while acknowledging the unpredictability of the UFC. "I felt that I led in the fight, but anything can happen in the UFC," he stated. With this win, Yan turned his focus to the current bantamweight champion, Merab Dvalishvili, hinting at a potential rematch. Yan previously faced Dvalishvili in March 2023, losing via decision, and now seeks redemption against the Georgian fighter.
The event's main card featured several electrifying bouts. Yan Xiaonan delighted her home crowd with a unanimous decision victory over Tabatha Ricci in the women’s strawweight division. In the welterweight category, Muslim Salikhov stunned fans with a first-round knockout of Song Kenan via a spinning wheel kick. Gabriella Fernandes showcased her grappling prowess, securing a rear-naked choke submission against Wang Cong in the women’s flyweight division.
Other highlights included Carlos Ulberg’s hard-fought decision win over Volkan Oezdemir in the light heavyweight division and Zhang Mingyang’s first-round TKO of Ozzy Diaz, setting the tone for the evening.
The UFC now looks ahead to its next major event, UFC 310 in Las Vegas on 8 December, headlined by a flyweight title clash between Alexandre Pantoja and Kai Asakura. Fans can anticipate more thrilling action as the year draws to a close.
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