UFC Fight Night: Yan vs Figueiredo will take place on Saturday, November 23, at the Galaxy Arena in Macau, marking UFC’s return to the region for the first time since 2019. This event will feature a highly anticipated bantamweight clash between former UFC champions Petr Yan and Deiveson Figueiredo. Both fighters will be aiming for a strong performance to increase their chances of securing a title shot in 2025.
Key Event Details
- Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024
- Location: Galaxy Arena, Macau
- Start Time: 3:00 AM ET (Main Card begins at 9:00 AM ET)
- Venue Info: The Galaxy Arena is Macau’s largest indoor arena, part of the Galaxy Macau resort, a $43 billion development covering 1.1 million square meters.
Tickets:
- Price Range: HKD 380 – 2380 ($50 – $300)
- VIP Packages: HKD 6880 – 16880 ($900 – $2200)
- Limit of 8 tickets per order.
Fight Card
| Weight Class | Fight |
|---|---|
| Bantamweight | Petr Yan vs Deiveson Figueiredo |
| Women’s Strawweight | Yan Xiaonan vs Tabatha Ricci |
| Welterweight | Song Kenan vs Muslim Salikhov |
| Women’s Flyweight | Wang Cong vs Gabriella Fernandes |
| Light Heavyweight | Volkan Oezdemir vs Carlos Ulberg |
| Light Heavyweight | Zhang Mingyang vs Ozzy Diaz |
Main Event Breakdown: Petr Yan vs Deiveson Figueiredo
- Petr Yan: The former UFC bantamweight champion returns to action after a successful win against Song Yadong at UFC 299 in March, ending a three-fight losing streak. Yan, known for his aggressive style and powerful striking, is looking to return to title contention after his setbacks to Merab Dvalishvili, Sean O’Malley, and Aljamain Sterling.
- Deiveson Figueiredo: A former UFC flyweight champion, Figueiredo moved up to bantamweight after his loss to Brandon Moreno in January 2023. Since making the weight transition, the Brazilian has remained unbeaten, securing victories over Marlon Vera, Cody Garbrandt, and Rob Font.
Start Times
| Location | Start Time |
|---|---|
| USA (ET) | 3:00 AM (Prelims) / 9:00 AM (Main Event) |
| USA (PT) | 12:00 AM (Prelims) / 6:00 AM (Main Event) |
| UK (GMT) | 8:00 AM (Prelims) / 2:00 PM (Main Event) |
How to Watch the Fight
- In the US: The event will be available via ESPN+, which can be streamed on various devices, including PC, Apple, Android, Roku, Fire TV, and Smart TV. Subscription options include:
- $10.99 per month
- $14.99 for Disney+/Hulu/ESPN+ bundle (ads)
- $24.99 for Disney+/Hulu/ESPN+ (no ads)
- $109.99 annually for ESPN+
- In the UK: The fight will be broadcast live on TNT Sports, with streaming available via discovery+. The package includes access to TNT Sports, Eurosport, and other entertainment channels. Subscription options:
- Discovery+ Premium: £29.99/month
- BT Broadband customers can access TNT Sports for £20/month.
Watching from Abroad
If you’re traveling or fight isn’t available in your area, use a VPN to bypass geographical restrictions and access stream. NordVPN is recommended for secure and reliable access.
Fighter Stats
| Fighter | Age | Height | Reach | Total Fights | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petr Yan | 31 | 5’7″ (169 cm) | 67″ (170 cm) | 22 | 17-5-0 |
| Deiveson Figueiredo | 36 | 5’5″ (165 cm) | 68″ (173 cm) | 28 | 24-3-1 |
Don’t miss this thrilling showdown between two former champions in a crucial bantamweight bout.
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