Song Yadong targets Petr Yan rematch after UFC Macau win

Song Yadong secured a decisive victory at UFC Macau on Saturday, submitting former two-division champion Deiveson Figueiredo with a guillotine choke in the second round of the main event. Fighting in front of a home crowd at Galaxy Arena in Macau, the Chinese bantamweight improved his record and announced his intention to pursue a rematch with UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan.

Song and Yan first competed in March 2024 at UFC 299, a fight that represents one of the setbacks in Song's record against elite-level 135-pound competition. Despite mixed results against the division's top contenders, Song has shown the striking prowess and submission skills that keep him in title contention. His second-round finish of Figueiredo—a fighter with championship pedigree across two weight classes—demonstrated the technical execution that makes him a threat at the highest level.

In his post-fight interview on Paramount+, Song made his intentions clear, calling for another opportunity against Yan to avenge his previous loss. A rematch between the two would likely serve as a title eliminator or potential title shot depending on the UFC's bantamweight landscape. For Song, a victory over the reigning champion would establish him as a legitimate title challenger and provide redemption after their first meeting. The path forward likely hinges on the UFC's schedule and Yan's next opponent, but Song has re-established himself as a dangerous contender with his impressive finish in Macau.