Welcome to UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Figueiredo – A Knockout Recap!
Well, well, well! If it isn’t another UFC Fight Night that promises more dramatic moments than an episode of Real Housewives. Held on November 23, 2024, in the glamorous Galaxy Arena in Macau, this event brought a whirlwind of high-octane action, questionable decisions, and a fair bit of “who’s that lad?” moments. Let’s dive into the nitty-gritty, shall we?
| # | Division | Winner | Method | Round | Time | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bantamweight | Pyotr Yan | Unanimous decision | 5 | 5:00 | |
| 2 | Women’s Strawweight | Yan Xiaonan | Unanimous decision | 3 | 5:00 | |
| 3 | Pesi Welter | Muslim Salikhov | KO (spinning wheel kick) | 1 | 3:45 | POTN |
| 4 | Women’s Flyweight | Gabriella Fernandes | Technical submission | 2 | 3:49 | POTN |
| 5 | Light Heavyweight | Carlos Ulberg | Unanimous decision | 3 | 5:00 | |
| 6 | Light Heavyweight | Zhang Mingyang | TKO (elbow and punches) | 1 | 2:25 | POTN |
As always, the fighters received a rather nice $50,000 bonus for their efforts. A bit like being rewarded for doing the dishes at home – one minute you’re elbow-deep in soap, the next, you’re rolling in cash. Who knew cleaning up could be so lucrative?
The Fights – A Breakdown:
First up, we had Pyotr Yan versus Deiveson Figueiredo in an epic bantamweight clash that ended in a unanimous decision for Yan. Now, 50-45 scores mean one thing: Figueiredo probably thought he was off to the bakery, delivering a lot more dough than he could handle!
In the women’s strawweight bout, Yan Xiaonan put on a masterclass, defeating Tabatha Ricci in another unanimous decision. It seems like there was a ‘Yan’ theme going on—could someone check if this was a marketing ploy?
But wait! The highlight of the night was Muslim Salikhov landing a magnificent spinning wheel kick. The sort of kick that when executed correctly could only be described as “beautiful”… much like my mother-in-law in a wedding dress. The crowd went wild—someone might even need to check on the paramedics!
We also had the clear standouts of the evening with Gabriella Fernandes winning via a rear-naked choke—like a relationship gone wrong, you never see it coming until it’s too late. And let’s not forget Zhang Mingyang, who decided that elbows were the new fists, and he wasted no time in proving it with a swift TKO.
Final Thoughts:
As the dust settled in Macau, it’s clear UFC Fight Night had everything we love: excitement, surprise results, and fighters looking like they’ve gone ten rounds with a John Deere tractor. In the end, we’re all left wondering—who’s fighting next? Is there a potential rematch? And may we never run out of popcorn!
Let’s wrap it up with a cheeky reminder of the AWARD LEGEND: Fight of the Night (FTN) for the best match and Performance of the Night (POTN) for the best individual performance. Both awards, of course, are for the ultimate bragging rights and social media hashtags. Because if it’s not on social media, did it even happen?
Until next time, keep your gloves up and your chin down. Cheers!
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Figueiredo (also known as UFC Fight Night 248, UFC on ESPN + 106) was an exhilarating mixed martial arts event orchestrated by the Ultimate Fighting Championship, taking place on November 23, 2024, at the renowned Galaxy Arena in Macau. This highly anticipated event brought together a diverse lineup of rising stars and seasoned fighters, showcasing their skills in front of an enthusiastic crowd of MMA aficionados.
| Division | Method | Round | Tempo | Award | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Card | ||||||||
| Bantamweight | Pyotr Yan | defeats | Deiveson Figueiredo | Unanimous decision (50–45, 50–45, 50–45) | 5 | 5:00 | ||
| Women’s strawweight | Yan Xiaonan | defeats | Tabatha Ricci | Unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) | 3 | 5:00 | ||
| Pesi welter | Muslim Salikhov | defeats | Song Kenan | KO (spinning wheel kick) | 1 | 3:45 | POTN | |
| Women’s flyweight | Gabriella Fernandes | defeats | Wang Cong | Technical submission (rear-naked choke) | 2 | 3:49 | POTN | |
| Light heavyweight | Carlos Ulberg | defeats | Volkan Oezdemir | Unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) | 3 | 5:00 | ||
| Light heavyweight | Zhang Mingyang | defeats | Ozzy Diaz | TKO (elbow and punches) | 1 | 2:25 | POTN | |
| Preliminary Card | ||||||||
| Bantamweight | You Su-young | defeats | Baergeng Jieleyisi | Unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) | 3 | 5:00 | ||
| Pes welter | Choi Dong-hun | defeats | Kiru Singh Sahota | KO (pugni) | 1 | 2:36 | ||
| Women’s strawweight | Shi Ming | defeats | Feng Xiaocan | KO (head kick) | 3 | 0:46 | POTN | |
| Flyweight | Carlos Hernandez | defeats | Nyamjargal Tumendemberel | Non-unanimous decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) | 3 | 5:00 | ||
| Flyweight | Lone’er Kavanagh | defeats | Jose Ochoa | Unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 29–28) | 3 | 5:00 | ||
| Bantamweight | Xiao Long | defeats | Quang Le | KO (punch) | 3 | 1:28 | ||
| Lightweight | Nikolas Motta | defeats | Maheshate Hayisaer | Unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) | 3 | 5:00 | ||
The winning fighters received a bonus of $50,000, a reward reflecting their impressive performance during the event. These bonuses recognize not only the skill and strategy displayed in the cage but also the fighters’ ability to entertain and captivate the audience.
Legend:
- FOOT: Fight of the Night (both athletes are rewarded for the best match of the event)
- POTN: Performance of the Night (the winner for the best performance of the event is awarded)
How did Jessica Penne secure her unanimous decision win over Roxanne Modafferi in their fight?
As we look back on UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Figueiredo, it’s clear that fighters put it all on the line, providing a night filled with unforgettable moments and high-level competition. With each fighter displaying remarkable skills, the event further solidified the growing talent pool in the UFC. Fans are already buzzing with anticipation for the next matchups!
Until then, keep following the action and stay tuned for more explosive fights in the octagon. Cheers!