All 26 fighters successfully made weight on Friday for the upcoming UFC Macau event [1].
The results ensure that the full card for UFC Fight Night 277 [2] will proceed as scheduled without the need for catchweight adjustments or bout cancellations. This is particularly critical for the main event, where two top-ranked contenders are fighting for position in the bantamweight division [3].
Song Yadong, currently ranked No. 5 [3], entered the weigh-ins as a primary attraction for the Macau crowd. Yadong holds a professional record of 22-9-1 in mixed martial arts, with 11-4-1 of those fights occurring within the UFC [4].
His opponent, Deiveson Figueiredo, is ranked No. 7 in the bantamweight division [3]. Figueiredo is a former champion and a perennial contender known for his aggressive style. Both men met the required weight limits for the bantamweight class to ensure a fair competitive environment [3].
Beyond the main event, the UFC confirmed that every athlete on the roster hit their target weight [1]. The weigh-in process is a mandatory safety and regulatory step—one that can often lead to last-minute changes if a fighter misses the limit.
The event takes place in Macau, China, marking a significant return for the promotion to the region. By securing a clean sweep of the weigh-ins, the organization avoids the logistical complications, and promotional setbacks that accompany missed weights [1].
Fighters will now begin the rehydration process before returning to the cage on Saturday.
“All 26 fighters successfully made weight on Friday for the upcoming UFC Macau event.”
A clean weigh-in for all 26 athletes eliminates the risk of 'catchweight' bouts, which can skew competitive advantages and affect fighter rankings. For the main event, the successful weight cut allows both Song Yadong and Deiveson Figueiredo to compete at their optimal physical capacity, ensuring the result is decided by skill rather than weight-management fatigue.
