UFC FIGHT NIGHT® Returns to Galaxy Macau in May with A Stellar Line-up Featuring Song Yadong vs Deiveson Figueiredo
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Priority Tickets for “Galaxy Ultimate” WeChat Members on Exclusive Pre-Sale April 14 Public Sale on April 17
MACAU SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 31 March 2026 - Galaxy Macau is thrilled to announce the hottest tickets for UFC's highly anticipated return to Macau – featuring three back-to-back events, UFC FIGHT NIGHT® and the opening rounds of ROAD TO UFC Season 5 – will go on sale to the public on April 17. "Galaxy Ultimate" WeChat members will be eligible for exclusive early priority booking starting April 14. This year, special VIP packages for UFC FIGHT NIGHT®, which include a series of exclusive entitlements, and three-day combo packages for both UFC FIGHT NIGHT® and the opening rounds of ROAD TO UFC Season 5 are available for an all-rounded experience. All three events will take place at Macau's largest indoor arena – Galaxy Arena – from May 28 to 30, marking the start of the four-year strategic partnership that will bring three UFC FIGHT NIGHT® events to Galaxy Macau through to 2029.
A Stellar Line-up Set for UFC FIGHT NIGHT® at Galaxy Macau Every UFC FIGHT NIGHT® delivers an electrifying showcase of elite athletes competing in world-class Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) action. The main event promises fireworks as China's No. 5-ranked bantamweight, Song Yadong, collides with Brazil's No. 7-ranked Deiveson Figueiredo. 
The main event promises fireworks as China’s No. 5 ranked bantamweight, Song Yadong, collides with Brazil’s No. 7 ranked Deiveson Figueiredo.
Known as the "Kung Fu Kid", Song hails from China's Heilongjiang Province. A dynamic striker with nine knockout victories and a reputation for explosive first-round finishes, he returns to fight in front of a home crowd for the first time since 2018, determined to cement his place in the bantamweight title picture. Figueiredo, fighting out of Soure, Pará, Brazil, is a former two-time UFC flyweight champion renowned for his finishing prowess, boasting nine knockouts and nine submissions. Now competing in the bantamweight division, he aims to break into the top five. In the co-main event, two of the light heavyweight division's most notable knockout artists will battle it out when China's No. 15-ranked Zhang Mingyang steps into the Octagon against seasoned American powerhouse Alonzo Menifield. Zhang, fighting out of China's Anhui Province, burst onto the scene with a knockout in ROAD TO UFCSeason 1 and stunned fans with a spectacular finish of Anthony Smith. With 19 first-round victories, he is eager to defend his ranking with a thrilling fight in Macau. Menifield, fighting out of Dallas, Texas, USA, is a proven knockout artist with extensive UFC experience. Looking to secure his place among the light heavyweight elite, he aims to tackle Zhang with a powerful finish. 
Tickets for UFC’s return to Galaxy Macau - featuring three back-to-back events, UFC FIGHT NIGHT®: SONG vs. FIGUEIREDO and ROAD TO UFC Season 5 Opening Round - will go on sale to the public on April 17. “Galaxy Ultimate” WeChat members will enjoy priority booking on April 14.
The card also features other thrilling matchups, including a pivotal heavyweight clash between No. 3-ranked Sergei Pavlovich of Moscow, Russia and No. 11-ranked Tallison Teixeira of São Paulo, Brazil; Sumudaerji "The Tibetan Eagle" from China's Sichuan Province, challenging top-10 bantamweight Alex Perez of California, USA; a women's strawweight style-versus-style affair between Muay Thai world champion Loma Lookboonmee of Buriram, Thailand and standout grappler Jaqueline Amorim of Manaus, Brazil; a fast-paced flyweight bout between ROAD TO UFC Season 2 winner Rei Tsuruya of Chiba, Japan taking on Jesus Aguilar of Ensenada, Mexico; "Mongolian Murderer" Aoriqileng (China) gets back in the Octagon to face Cody Haddon of Australia in a bantamweight bout. The Stage for Emerging Fighters: ROAD TO UFC Season 5 Fight Week in May kicks off with the opening rounds of ROAD TO UFC Season 5 on Thursday, May 28, and Friday, May 29. This thrilling "win-and-advance" tournament showcases Asia-Pacific region's finest MMA prospects, with 32 athletes across four divisions battling for a coveted UFC contract. In a special main event for ROAD TO UFC on Saturday, May 28, entertaining striker Rongzhu (Sichuan, China) faces heavy-handed Victor Martinez (San Juan, USA) at lightweight. 
The opening round of ROAD TO UFC Season 5 on May 28 and 29 will feature Asia-Pacific's best talent battling for a UFC contract.
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