Music Yadong is aiming for the highest of the bantamweight division after returning to the win column at UFC Macau.
In Saturday’s fundamental occasion at Galaxy Enviornment, the Chinese language standout electrified his house crowd, catching Daveson Figueiredo in a guillotine choke and forcing the two-time flyweight champion to faucet out within the second spherical. Son has had combined outcomes in opposition to the perfect of the perfect at 135 kilos, however he is seeking to get revenge as quickly as potential in opposition to one of many fighters who beforehand defeated him, UFC champion Petr Yan.
“I might like to have a rematch with Petr Yan,” Son stated in a post-fight interview on Paramount+.
Music and Yan first confronted off at UFC 299 in March 2024. On the time, Music was on the verge of profitable the title with a 5-1 run, whereas Yang was mired in a three-game dropping streak. Nevertheless, Yan defeated Son by choice and began a four-fight profitable streak, regaining the UFC bantamweight title with a revenge victory over Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 323 in December.
Yan underwent again surgical procedure in early 2026, however it’s unclear when he’ll e-book his subsequent struggle and whether or not his first protection of his second title shall be in opposition to Dvalishvili in a trilogy bout. For now, Son hopes to stay with the staff.
The 28-year-old additionally spoke to UFC Information and broke down his sport plan in opposition to the grappling-oriented Figueiredo.
“My plan is to remain calm and use my proper hand to seek out the precise time to knock him out,” Son stated. “However I additionally did quite a lot of grappling at camp.”
Music’s coaching paid off, and he grew to become solely the second fighter in 34 skilled bouts to defeat Figueiredo. Son is stuffed with confidence after this win, however admits he nonetheless has a protracted strategy to go to succeed in his full potential.
“I proved myself once more,” Son stated. “I am prime 5, the perfect on this planet. … I wish to keep energetic, struggle and observe. I have to struggle extra and acquire extra expertise.”
