UFC® FIGHT NIGHT MACAU at Galaxy Macau A Thrilling Night of Fights Set for Galaxy Arena on November 23

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The Press Conference for the Event Was Held This Afternoon at the Galaxy International Convention Center. The Main Event and Co-Main Event Athletes Attended and Spoke to Media.

MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 November 2024 – Galaxy Macau™ is proud to host the return of UFC®, the world’s premier Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) organization, to Macau. UFC® FIGHT NIGHT MACAU: YAN vs. FIGUEIREDO will be held at Macau’s largest indoor arena, Galaxy Arena, and will take place on November 23. This event celebrates UFC’s return to Macau after ten years and to Greater China for the first time in four years.

Mr. Kevin Kelley, Chief Operating Officer, Macau of Galaxy Entertainment Group mentioned that Galaxy Macau has actively supported, participated in, and organized various world’s top sports events and activities in line with the Macao SAR Government’s development strategy.

Mr. Kevin Chang, UFC Senior Vice President, Head of Asia, stated in the press conference, “We are thrilled to return to Greater China this Saturday, November 23rd with an incredible event headlined by two of the world’s best bantamweights, both former Champions: Petr Yan and Deiveson Figueiredo; and featuring China’s first female athlete in the UFC and #2 strawweight contender Yan Xiaonan, facing surging phenom Tabatha Ricci in the co-main event. This is our seventh event in Greater China, and fourth in Macau, a city that has become a hub for top international sporting events. I’d like to extend a special thanks to our host, Galaxy Macau, Asia’s premier, all-inclusive resort destination for making this a reality. Galaxy has been a fantastic partner, going above and beyond to ensure our fans experience the moments they’ve all been waiting for.”

Other bouts on the main card include:

  • China’s fan favorite Song Kenan meets “The King of Kung Fu” Muslim Salikhov in an exciting welterweight bout
  • “The Joker” Wang Cong looks to replicate her debut highlight-reel KO against Gabriella Fernandes at women’s flyweight
  • A thrilling light heavyweight contenders bout sees No. 8 ranked Volkan Oezdemir face off against No. 10 ranked Carlos Ulberg
  • ROAD TO UFC Season 1 signee Zhang Mingyang and UFC newcomer Ozzy Diaz clash at light heavyweight to open the main card with fireworks

UFC® FIGHT NIGHT MACAU: YAN vs. FIGUEIREDO will take place on November 23 in local prime time with the main card starting at 7 p.m. China Standard Time (CST) and the prelims beginning at 4 p.m. CST.

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