Petr Yan Dominates Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC Macau

Petr Yan vs. Deiveson Figueiredo: UFC Fight Night 248 Recap

On November 23, 2024, Petr Yan faced Deiveson Figueiredo in the main event of UFC Fight Night 248 held at the Galaxy Arena in Macau, China. This highly anticipated fight marked a crucial moment for both fighters as they aimed to re-establish themselves in the bantamweight title conversation.

Fight Overview

Yan, coming off a victory over Song Yadong earlier in the year, entered the bout with a renewed focus, looking to extend his winning streak to two. Figueiredo, a former flyweight champion, was also riding high after a series of impressive wins. Here’s a detailed round-by-round breakdown of this compelling matchup.

Round 1

The fight commenced aggressively with Figueiredo taking Yan down within the first 30 seconds. However, Yan quickly reversed the position and started to control the action from the top. Despite Figueiredo's initial success, Yan demonstrated superior ground control and potent ground-and-pound strikes. The first round concluded with Yan clearly taking the edge in judging scorecards due to his effective striking and positional control.

Round 2

In the second stanza, Yan exhibited improved takedown defense, effectively denying Figueiredo's attempts to grapple. The striking exchanges became more frequent, with Yan landing solid shots and showcasing his diverse kick game, applying consistent pressure. Just before the end of the round, Yan managed a sweep that placed him again in a dominant position.

Round 3

Round three saw a key moment where Yan dropped Figueiredo with a beautifully timed uppercut—an indication of his striking prowess. Despite Figueiredo’s resilience and ability to scramble back to his feet, Yan maintained the momentum, landing successive combinations and showcasing his control.

Round 4

The fourth round ramped up the tension as if both fighters realized the stakes were high. Figueiredo attempted to close the gap and fought back valiantly, even dropping Yan temporarily with a straight shot. Nevertheless, Yan's volume and accuracy outshined Figueiredo, enabling him to secure the round.

Round 5

In the final round, Yan came out aggressively, applying constant pressure and landing powerful combinations. Figueiredo forced the action, but Yan's boxing was too precise and overwhelming. The round closed out with Yan firing off a barrage of strikes, solidifying his lead.

Official Decision

After five rounds of thrilling action, the judges scored all rounds in favor of Yan, awarding him a unanimous decision victory (50-45, 50-45, 50-45). This triumph not only enhances Yan’s ranking but solidifies his status within the bantamweight division.

Post-Fight Remarks

In his post-fight interview, Petr Yan expressed enthusiasm about his performance and wasted no time in calling out bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili for a chance at redemption, having lost to him earlier in March 2023. Yan’s determination reflects his ambition to reclaim championship glory in the UFC.

Conclusion

The fight at UFC Macau not only marked a significant victory for Petr Yan but also underscored his intention to contend for the title once more. Yan outstruck Figueiredo, landing 121 significant strikes to Figueiredo's 53, displaying a mastery of both technical striking and fight strategy. As Yan sets his sights on Dvalishvili, it will be interesting to see how the bantamweight landscape shapes up in the coming months.

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