UFC Returns to Macau: Song vs. Figueiredo Headlines Star-Studded Card on May 30

UFC is set to stage a major event at the Galaxy Arena in Macau, China on May 30, 2026, as Yadong Song squares off against Deiveson Figueiredo in a blockbuster bantamweight main event.

The headline bout will see China's Song clash with former UFC flyweight champion Figueiredo in a five-round affair contested at 135 pounds. Both fighters are known for their aggressive, high-volume striking styles, making this an ideal main event for fans who tune in on Memorial Day weekend.

The main card is loaded with talent across multiple weight classes. In the light heavyweight division, Alonzo Menifield will throw hands with China's Zhang Mingyang in a bout that could produce fireworks. Big-hitting Russian Sergei Pavlovich returns against knockout artist Tallison Teixeira in a heavyweight collision, while former title challenger Alex Perez meets Sumudaerji in a flyweight contest.

The welterweight ranks feature an intriguing clash between Muslim Salikhov and Jake Matthews, two fighters who have combined for numerous bonus-winning performances. The card is rounded out by a bantamweight matchup between Kai Asakura and Cameron Smotherman.

Preliminary fights will begin at 3 a.m. ET, with the main card starting at 6 a.m. ET. All UFC Macau action will stream exclusively on Paramount+.

Among the early fights, veteran UFC strawweight Angela Hill looks to add another victory when she faces Jingnan Xiong. Also on the prelims, Loma Lookboonmee squares off against Jaqueline Amorim in a pivotal women's strawweight bout, and Rei Tsuruya duels Jesus Aguilar.

For fight fans in the United States, this marks one of the earlier main card start times on the UFC calendar, a byproduct of the time difference between Macau and the Eastern Time Zone. UFC fans in Europe and Asia will find the schedule far more manageable for viewing.

Song enters this bout having built considerable momentum in recent years, establishing himself as one of the most exciting fighters in the bantamweight division. His bout against Figueiredo represents his biggest test to date and a potential springboard toward title contention.

Figueiredo, meanwhile, moves back up to bantamweight after competing primarily at flyweight throughout his championship career. The power difference between the two divisions could play a significant factor, as the Brazilian has demonstrated knockout ability that translates well at the heavier weight class.

Tickets and additional event details will be announced in the coming weeks as UFC continues to build its presence in Asian markets.