UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Figueiredo takes place this Saturday from Galaxy Arena in Macau, China. The card kicks off with the Prelims at 4:00 AM EDT on Paramount+, followed by the Main Card at 7:00 AM on Paramount+. Former two-time flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo takes on top-ranked bantamweight contender Song Yadong as they both look to make a claim in the loaded bantamweight division. Both of these men bring speed, power, and finishing ability, and neither fighter is afraid to push forward. This fight will be an exciting, high-level battle that should put a stamp on what looks like a great card from Macau. This is going to be an action-packed fight that has the potential to end at any time. As always, head on over to our DFS ownership page for full ownership breakdowns of these fights.
Check out all the latest UFC on ESPN odds, stats, predictions, and matchup breakdowns for the entire fight card below. Now, let's look at some UFC DFS top picks and plays for Saturday's event. Good luck with your MMA daily fantasy lineups!
MMA DFS Playbook for UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Figueiredo
`Main Event
Fighter(s)
Price
Opponent
Risk
Song Yadong vs Deiveson Figueiredo
9500/6700
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Stackability: Moderate
This five-round main event features China’s top bantamweight versus an aging former champion. Song’s offense features fast boxing combinations, crisp counter-punches, and hard low kicks. He targets both the head and legs, exploiting opponents’ head movement and stance. With five rounds to work with, I expect to see Song’s speed and combinations outwork Figueiredo on the feet, with calf kicks and solid enough grappling defense, he will be live for a mid-to-late rounds TKO as volume accumulates. Deiveson still possesses an explosive overhand right, left hook, and guillotine chokes. With those tools, he is definitely live for a fight, changing power shots or a guillotine. Song's striking defense is solid, but in a brawl, Figueiredo can certainly land a bomb or find the neck in a grappling exchange. Over five rounds, Figueiredo’s lower output is a handicap unless he scores knockdowns or a finish.
Expensive Fighters
Expensive
Fighter(s)
Price
Opponent
Risk
Sergei Pavlovich
9400
Tallison Teixeira
Somewhat-Safe
Pavlovich comes in as the biggest favorite on the card with absolute quick win potential via vicious boxing combinations, a powerful jab, and a fight-ending right hand. He's prone to opening fights with a blitz, and his 84” reach lets him land from distance. I expect Sergei to quickly back up Teixeira to the fence, evade a desperation uppercut, and unleash furious 1-2’s.
Cody Haddon
9300
Kiefer Crosbie
Somewhat-Safe
Haddon – aside from the long layoff and potential travel concerns - has speed and striking versatility to outclass his opponent’s single strikes. His relentless pace should also create grappling exchanges, and if he gets to overwhelming Aoriqileng on the ground, he has no issues mixing it up and looking for a choke.
Jake Matthews
9200
Carlston Harris
Somewhat-Safe
Matthews has evolved into more of a striker, but still brings a balance of grappling as a well-rounded, experienced UFC product. Throwing combos with both hands and kicks, he’s still able to shoot for the hips if his opponent overextends. Against Harris’s unorthodox striking, he may be comfortable counterlooping hooks, but there should be plenty of opportunities to get the fight to the mat when Carlston goes for spinning attacks.
Kai Asakura
9000
Cameron Smotherman
Somewhat-Safe
Askura brings his rangy kickboxing style – upright stance and deliberate pace that builds over time. His success as a 2-time RIZIN champion has yet to materialize in the UFC, but he is moving back to bantamweight. I expect to see him get to his offense as he targets the head and works some body shots and knees. His offensive footwork is a strength, and he should be able to outdraw Smotherman’s big shots and then explode with punches.
Zhang Mingyang
8900
Alonzo Menifield
Somewhat-Safe
Zhang’s KO streak ended with a thud last time out versus Johnny Walker, and it remains to be seen if he has solved his cardio and general defense. Either way, in the first round, Zhang’s offensive arsenal features blistering combos at mid-range, heavy kicks, and violent clinch elbows. Zhang is comfortable launching strikes from all angles and throwing in combinations.
Mid-Range Fighters
Mid-Range
Fighter(s)
Price
Opponent
Risk
Rei Tsuruya
8800
Luis Gurule
Moderate
Tsuruya is fighting at bantamweight due to a short-notice opponent change. He was a Pancrase flyweight champ known for relentless takedowns and top control, but has only looked so-so thus far in the UFC after winning his debut, then losing to Joshua Van. Tsuruya’s style is heavy pressure: expect lots of takedown attempts and chain wrestling where he will press forward for takedowns early and often, exploiting the possibly drained Gurule, who is traveling to China after fighting two weeks ago.
Xiong Jingnan
8700
Angela Hill
Somewhat-Risky
Jingnan, at 38 years old debuting after being a former ONE Championship strawweight titleholder. Xiong brings an aggressive boxing-based style – she’s tall for the weight, moves forward relentlessly behind combinations, and has 11 knockouts in 19 wins. In this fight, neither is a big takedown threat, so expect a predominantly stand-up affair where Xiong’s output and damage should surpass Hill’s.
Luis Diaz
8600
Yi Sak Lee
Somewhat-Risky
Diaz is a grappler and comes in after a submission win on DWCS. He is physically strong and looks for takedowns, but he is willing to pull guard, which is never a good look. But that is essentially his main path to his dangerous submission game. His striking is basic at best, and he doesn’t respond well under pressure or after a bit of damage.
Alex Perez
8500
Sumuderji
Somewhat-Risky
The former title challenger is huge for 125 and fights at a breakneck speed – relentless punching combinations, heavy calf kicks, and a willingness to dive into scrambles or slugfests. Coming back after a big R1 KO win over Charles Johnson, he’s fought sporadically (weight cut issues and injuries), and prior to the KO. He has also struggled with durability and submission losses against elite grapplers.
Ding Meng
8400
Jose Souza
Somewhat-Risky
I expect Meng to move laterally, grinding leg kicks and throwing big looping strikes.
Rodrigo Vera
8300
Zhu Kangjie
Somewhat-Risky
Vera steps in on short notice without bringing a style that is both aggressive and well-conditioned. He presses forward with heavy punching combinations and mixes in well- timed level-change takedown attempts. He will abandon his wrestling even when it’s advantageous, preferring a brawl.
Jaqueline Amorim
8200
Loma Lookboonmee
Somewhat-Risky
Amorim is the more physically powerful grappler, but her consistency fluctuates – she can dominate when she’s the bully, yet struggles in her last bout, getting outmuscled by a smaller opponent. Jaqueline is known for immediate takedown shoots, guard pulls, or any way to bring the fight to the mat. On the ground, she swiftly passes to mount or back and hunts submissions (mostly arm-bars or chokes. Amorim is a boom-or-bust pick. She could post one of the highest scores if she wins quickly or score very little if she fades and loses.
Loma Lookboonmee
8000
Jaqueline Amorim
Somewhat-Risky
Lookboonmee stands just 5’1” but thrives at range and in clinch with strong knees and elbows, even against larger opponents. Loma has elbows, knees, trips from clinch, and front kicks at distance. She doesn’t have much KO power but scores with volume and can overwhelm on the inside. She’s not a big finisher, but she could accumulate a solid score in a decision with lots of striking (or high control time in clinch).
Paydown Fighters
Pay-Downs
Fighter(s)
Price
Opponent
Risk
Zhu Kangie
7900
Ricardo Vera
Somewhat-Risky
Kangie is a Road to UFC Season 3 featherweight tournament winner from China. He’s a well-rounded fighter known for fast hands and solid takedowns. Originally set to fight Ramon Taveras, he now faces a short-notice replacement from Peru. As an aggressive brawler with poor takedown defense, look for Zhu to want to stand in the pocket and still bring some flying knees or spinning attacks.
Jose Souza
7800
Ding Meng
Somewhat-Risky
Souza is a striker preferring to stay at range and use his length and height. He is more of a moment winner than a minute winner, throwing less volume but also bringing some of that tall man power. Souza’s ability to counter as Meng tries to circle in and out opens the door for the fight to change at any moment.
Sumuderji
770
Alex Perez
Somewhat-Risky
Sumudaerji is one of the tallest flyweights at 5’8″, bringing dangerous striking, and has solid takedown defense. Despite that, he has shown vulnerability to submission, being choked out three times. If he’s able to maintain a measured distance kickboxing match, using long jabs and straight left hands, he might cruise to a decision, but there is always a chance he gets into wild exchanges or stung outright by calf kicks.
Yi Sak Lee
7600
Luis Diaz
Somewhat-Risky
Without much tape, Lee appears to be a come-forward puncher who slings wild hooks from the hip and can hit takedowns from the clinch or distance. He’s been dangerous from the top position - heavy ground strikes and actively hunting submissions, but also has poor takedown defense and weak defensive jiu-jitsu.
Angela Hill
7500
Xiong Jingnan
Somewhat-Risky
Hill is a well-known UFC commodity, bringing his technical Muay Thai striking style over a decade of experience in the UFC (34 fights). She’s known for high output and durability – never KO’d despite facing elite competition. We’ve known Hill’s game has evolved only marginally over the years – being heavy on volume kickboxing with moderate power and good defensive grappling to survive on the ground. In a fight that should go the distance, Hill's best chance is to volume strike to survive 3 rounds and steal the decision.
Luis Gurule
7400
Rei Tsuruya
Risky
Luis Gurule, who just got his first UFC win two weeks ago and is stepping in on very short rest + moving up a division (from flyweight to bantam). Gurule’s got a striking background and has shown decent grappling defense in recent fights. While he does have good experience, he will be physically undersized for moving to 135. Gurule is a cheaper underdog – a surprise KO/TKO will be optimal, but considering the short notice and grappling disparity, he’s a long shot for GPP lineups.
Alonzo Menifield
7300
Zhang Mingyang
Risky
Menifield is now 38 and in clear decline with all of his recent losses by KO. Despite the veteran saavy, his offense is still based on raw power – overhand rights, left hooks, and hard low kicks – behind a high guard. And given that he gets hit about as much as he hits, he will need to leverage his fight IQ and look to explode at the right time.
Cameron Smotherman
7200
Kai Asakura
Risky
Smotherman prefers the fight to stay standing, so stylistically he’s got the type of opponent he needs as a big underdog. His pressure style and output will be critical as he needs to be the one coming forward and managing Asakura’s speed advantage. He will take a punch to land a punch but is able to work behind straight punches and head kicks.
Carlston Harris
7000
Jake Matthews
Risky
Harris is a rangy Muay Thai fighter with flashy strikes, spinning kicks and a lethal front- headlock submission game. He’s a tall welterweight (6’0”) with long limbs, using hard kicks and jabs at range and then gets inside for knees, elbows, and anaconda chokes. Despite the offense, Harris has been rocked and finished in both striking and grappling exchanges. His chin and durability are questionable in his late thirties and a year and a half away from the cage.
Aoriqileng
6900
Cody Haddon
Risky
Aoriqileng is a Muay Thai brawler with overswinging power and clinch takedowns. It’s been a while since we’ve seen Haddon and if there is any ring rust, Aoriqileng has legit one shot KO power for a bantamweight. He is live in a kill or be killed firefight.
Tallison Teixeira
6800
Sergei Pavlovich
Risky
Teixeria brings a good pace and accuracy to the cage at 6’-7”. While the height gives him good reach (83”) and he does use knees and high kicks, he has tall man’s defense – or lack thereof – standing tall with a high guard and no head movement. Tallison will need to survive early and look to build later into R2 with perhaps a takedown along the way to maintain momentum.
Deiveson Figueiredo
6700
Song Yadong
Risky
Deiveson still possesses an explosive overhand right, left hook, and guillotine chokes. With those tools, he is definitely live for a fight changing power shot or guillotine. Song striking defense is solid, but in a brawl, Figueiredo can certainly land a bomb or find the neck in a grappling exchange. Over five rounds, Figueiredo’s lower output is a handicap unless he scores knockdowns or a finish.
