SONG Yadong delivered a stunning second-round submission victory over former flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo in the main event of UFC Fight Night 277 at the Galaxy Arena in Macau, China, on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
Main Event: Yadong's Guillotine Choke
Yadong thwarted Figueiredo's takedown attempt before locking in a tight guillotine choke, a signature move from his camp Team Alpha Male. The fight concluded at 4:42 of the second round, marking a significant win for the Chinese bantamweight contender.
Co-Main Event: Menifield Stops Zhang
In the co-main event, Macau's own Zhang Mingyang suffered a brutal stoppage at the hands of Alonzo Menifield. The American fighter landed a precise shot that stunned Mingyang, allowing Menifield to swarm and pound out the finish just seconds before the end of the first round.
Pavlovich's Devastating Return
Russian heavyweight Sergei Pavlovich bounced back in trademark fashion, making quick work of Brazil's Tallison Teixeira. Pavlovich shattered Teixeira's defense with a crisp right hand that twisted the Brazilian's chin before unleashing a terrifying barrage of clubbing blows to seal the stoppage.
Asakura Shines in Bantamweight Debut
Earlier on the card, Japanese standout Kai Asakura put the bantamweight division on notice. Snapping a two-fight skid in his 135-pound debut, the former title challenger staggered his American foe with a monstrous right hand before a clinical follow-up left the curtains closed at just 1:50 of the first round.
