UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Figueiredo Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Figueiredo
China
Main Card • Final
Russia
R5, 5:00
Brazil
R3, 5:00
R1, 3:49
Performance of the Night
R2, 3:49
Performance of the Night
New Zealand
R3, 5:00
Switzerland
R1, 2:25
Performance of the Night
United States
Prelims • Final
South Korea
R3, 5:00
Tournament Final
R1, 2:36
Tournament Final
England
R3, 0:46
Tournament Final
POTN
R3, 5:00
Mongolia
R3, 5:00
Peru
Vietnam
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
$50k POTN
RTU Final
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: No bonus awarded.
Performance of the Night: Muslim Salikhov earned $50,000 for his highlight-reel spinning wheel kick knockout against Song Kenan at 3:49 of Round 1.
Performance of the Night: Gabriella Fernandes claimed $50,000 for pulling off a massive upset as a +600 underdog, technically submitting Wang Cong via rear-naked choke at 3:49 of Round 2.
Performance of the Night: Zhang Mingyang collected $50,000 for an explosive first-round knockout over Ozzy Diaz via elbow and punches in 2:25.
Performance of the Night: Shi Ming took home $50,000 for her sensational come-from-behind head-kick knockout of Feng Xiaocan to win the Road to UFC Season 3 tournament.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $250,000 | $150,000 | — | $400,000 | |
| LOSS | $200,000 | — | — | $200,000 | |
| WIN | $100,000 | $100,000 | — | $200,000 | |
| LOSS | $55,000 | — | — | $55,000 | |
| WIN | $60,000 | $60,000 | $50,000 | $170,000 | |
| LOSS | $45,000 | — | — | $45,000 | |
| WIN | $65,000 | $65,000 | — | $130,000 | |
| LOSS | $110,000 | — | — | $110,000 | |
| WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | $50,000 | $90,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | $50,000 | $82,000 | |
| WIN | $15,000 | $15,000 | $50,000 | $80,000 | |
| WIN | $30,000 | $30,000 | — | $60,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | — | $48,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | — | $32,000 | |
| WIN | $15,000 | $15,000 | — | $30,000 | |
| WIN | $15,000 | $15,000 | — | $30,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $16,000 | — | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 |
*Purses and compensation figures are compiled from promotional contract baselines, industry reporting, and official UFC bonus announcements. International events held in Macau do not disclose official fighter purses through local regulatory boards. Figures include verified $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Figueiredo
UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Figueiredo marked the promotion’s long-awaited return to Macau, China for the first time since UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Le in August 2014.
Former bantamweight champion Petr Yan dominated former two-time flyweight king Deiveson Figueiredo across 25 minutes, earning a clean 50-45 sweep on all three official scorecards.
Muslim Salikhov became only the second fighter in UFC history to record multiple spinning wheel kick knockout finishes, stopping Song Kenan at 3:49 of round one.
Gabriella Fernandes scored one of the biggest betting upsets of 2024, choking out heavily hyped, previously undefeated kickboxing champion Wang Cong as a +600 underdog.
Carlos Ulberg extended his promotional winning streak to seven consecutive fights, outstriking former title challenger Volkan Oezdemir 98 to 96 across three rounds.
Zhang Mingyang continued his devastating run inside the Octagon, landing an elbow and heavy punches to finish Ozzy Diaz in just 2:25 of round one.
Shi Ming produced a viral knockout of the year contender, connecting with a walk-off right head kick on Feng Xiaocan at 0:46 of round three to win Road to UFC Season 3.
The card crowned three official Road to UFC Season 3 tournament champions: SuYoung You (Bantamweight), DongHun Choi (Flyweight), and Shi Ming (Women’s Strawweight).
English flyweight prospect Lone’er Kavanagh retained his unblemished record (8-0-0) with a composed unanimous decision victory over fellow unbeaten prospect Jose Ochoa.
Xiao Long registered his first UFC stoppage victory, dropping and finishing Vietnam’s Quang Le with heavy strikes at 1:28 of Round 3.
Nikolas Motta scored two knockdowns and landed 78 significant strikes to secure a 30-27 sweep across the judges’ cards as a betting underdog against Maheshate.
UFC Fight Night 248 welcomed an official crowd of 12,615 fans inside Cotai’s state-of-the-art Galaxy Arena, marking the largest UFC audience ever in Macau.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Figueiredo take place?
UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Figueiredo (also known as UFC Macau and UFC Fight Night 248) took place on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the Galaxy Arena in Cotai, Macau SAR, China.
Who won the main event between Petr Yan and Deiveson Figueiredo?
Former UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan defeated former two-time flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo via unanimous decision (50–45, 50–45, 50–45) after five dominant rounds.
How did the judges score Petr Yan vs. Deiveson Figueiredo?
All three judges scored the contest 50–45 for Petr Yan, awarding the Russian former champion every single round of the 25-minute bantamweight headliner.
Who won the co-main event between Yan Xiaonan and Tabatha Ricci?
Former strawweight title challenger Yan Xiaonan defeated Tabatha Ricci via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27), outstriking Ricci 78 to 15 in significant strikes.
Who earned the $50,000 post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Figueiredo?
Four fighters received $50,000 Performance of the Night awards: Muslim Salikhov, Gabriella Fernandes, Zhang Mingyang, and Shi Ming. No Fight of the Night was awarded.
How did Muslim Salikhov defeat Song Kenan?
Muslim Salikhov delivered a highlight-reel knockout at 3:49 of Round 1, connecting with a vicious spinning wheel kick followed by ground strikes.
What major upset occurred in Gabriella Fernandes vs. Wang Cong?
Brazil’s Gabriella Fernandes entered as a massive +600 underdog and choked out heavily favored, previously undefeated kickboxing sensation Wang Cong (-900) with a rear-naked choke at 3:49 of Round 2.
How did Carlos Ulberg defeat Volkan Oezdemir?
New Zealand’s Carlos Ulberg used pinpoint counter-striking to outpoint former light heavyweight title challenger Volkan Oezdemir, winning a unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28).
How did Zhang Mingyang defeat Ozzy Diaz?
Zhang Mingyang earned a first-round stoppage at 2:25, rocking Ozzy Diaz with an elbow in the clinch and finishing with relentless punches against the fence.
Which Road to UFC Season 3 tournament finals took place at this event?
Three tournament finals took place: SuYoung You won the Bantamweight tournament, DongHun Choi won the Flyweight tournament, and Shi Ming won the Women’s Strawweight tournament, each earning official UFC contracts.
How did Shi Ming win her UFC contract against Feng Xiaocan?
Trailing on the scorecards, Shi Ming scored a stunning walk-off head-kick knockout just 46 seconds into Round 3 against Feng Xiaocan, clinching the tournament title and a $50,000 bonus.
What was the official attendance for UFC Fight Night in Macau?
The event drew an announced attendance of 12,615 fans inside Galaxy Arena in Cotai, Macau.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC Macau?
The broadcast booth featured play-by-play caller John Gooden alongside color analysts Laura Sanko and former champion Michael Bisping, with veteran Joe Martinez introducing fighters inside the Octagon.
How did Xiao Long defeat Quang Le?
China’s Xiao Long landed a crushing left hook that dropped Vietnam’s Quang Le, securing a third-round knockout at 1:28 of Round 3.
Why was this event historically significant for the UFC in Macau?
This event marked the UFC’s first event in Macau in over 10 years, celebrating a decade of MMA expansion in Greater China and crowning new Asian champions through the Road to UFC program.
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