UFC in Macau will stage three Fight Nights from 2026 to 2029, the promotion said
UFC in Macau will host three Fight Nights between 2026 and 2029 under a new four year strategic agreement, UFC and Galaxy Macau said in a joint statement. The announcement said the promotion stages more than 40 events a year and reaches about 950 million households across more than 210 countries and territories.
UFC in Macau: what MMA is and why the UFC matters
MMA, or mixed martial arts, blends techniques from striking arts such as boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, and karate, with grappling arts such as Brazilian jiu jitsu, wrestling, and judo. UFC is the global organization most associated with elite MMA competition, and it is based in Las Vegas, Nevada; the promotion was founded in 1993, UFC said.
Rules, weight classes and safety
Despite its full contact nature, MMA is governed by detailed rules and weight classes designed to protect fighters, the promotion and athletic commissions say. UFC rules explicitly ban eye gouging, biting, hair grabbing, and strikes to the groin. Athletic commissions and medical staff oversee licensing, weight protocols, and in event medical care.
Main event: Song Yadong versus Deiveson Figueiredo, May 30
The main card will feature a headline fight between Song Yadong and Deiveson Figueiredo on the evening of May 30, UFC promotional materials say. Song, who began training in martial arts at age nine, is known for his finishing power and carries a reputation for early knockouts.
Figueiredo, a Brazilian former champion, is widely recognized for finishing fights by both knockout and submission. Promotional copy for the event notes his ring nickname translates as “God of War,” and says he worked in jobs including hairstyling and sushi preparation before rising in MMA. Those career details come from the event preview and the fighter biographies provided to media.
What the matchup means for Asian MMA
Promoters and regional partners say staging multiple Fight Nights in Macau will deepen the UFC’s presence in Asia and create a regular destination for fans who previously traveled to Las Vegas or streamed late night broadcasts. UFC and Galaxy Macau did not disclose ticket pricing in the announcement; organizers said ticket details will be released closer to each event.
Road to UFC Asia tournament, May 28 and 29
Before the Fight Night main card, the event complex will host Season 5 of Road to UFC, the promotion’s talent development tournament for Asia, UFC said. The two day tournament runs May 28 and May 29, and features 40 fighters across four weight divisions from China, Japan, South Korea, India, Australia, and New Zealand.
Road to UFC operates as a single elimination series, the promotion said: winners advance, losers are eliminated. The prize for the final winners is a UFC contract and the chance to fight on the global stage.
How to watch and what to expect
UFC said the Macau Fight Nights will be available through its usual broadcast partners and digital platforms in the region. For many fans, hosting events locally will mean fewer overnight streams and easier access to live atmosphere; promoters expect ticket demand to be strong for the first three years of the agreement.
Fans can follow official UFC channels and Galaxy Macau for ticket releases and the full fight card. UFC said it plans to use the Macau events to build local MMA infrastructure, including talent scouting and community programming tied to Road to UFC.
Why Macau was chosen
Galaxy Macau is a major entertainment complex on the Macau peninsula; its arena hosts concerts, sports, and large scale events, Galaxy Macau said in a statement. Promoters said Macau’s regional accessibility and venue capacity made it an attractive hub for a multi year partnership.