Yadong Song submits Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC Macau, rankings updated

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Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Yadong Song submits Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC Macau, rankings updated
Summary

Yadong Song secured a submission victory over Deiveson Figueiredo during UFC Fight Night on May 30, 2026, held in Macau, China. Following this fight, UFC updated its bantamweight rankings, with Song maintaining his position at No. 5 while Figueiredo dropped two spots to No. 9. In his post-fight comments, Song expressed a desire to remain active and gain further experience. The updated rankings reflect votes from a panel of media members, with fighters' status as active members of UFC influencing their eligibility. The latest rankings indicate a competitive bantamweight division as fighters vie for a pathway to the championship.

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  • Yadong Song submits Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC Fight Night in Macau.
  • Song remains ranked No. 5 in bantamweight, while Figueiredo falls to No. 9.
  • The fight took place on May 30, 2026.
  • Song aims to fight more frequently to improve his skills.
  • UFC rankings are determined by a voting panel of media members.
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  • 4:30 PMYahoo SportsStruggling Deiveson Figueiredo takes big hit in UFC Macau rankings update
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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) recently updated its official rankings following the UFC Macau mixed martial arts (MMA) event last weekend on Paramount+. Bantamweight contender Yadong Song holds steady at No. 5 after his submission win over the lower-ranked Deiveson Figueiredo; however, tapping to “Kung Fu Kid” cost the Brazilian two rungs on the 135-pound ladder. […]

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