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A crossroads bantamweight clash where the loser falls out of title contention entirely
This is a fight that neither man can afford to lose. Song Yadong and Deiveson Figueiredo both find themselves at a career crossroads in Macau, each coming off defeats that have pushed them to the fringes of bantamweight relevance. Song's loss to O'Malley exposed limitations against longer, rangier fighters — but Figueiredo is neither of those things. The size disparity is the story here. Song sta…
Song Yadong (22-9) is coming off a unanimous decision loss to Sean O'Malley in January 2026. The younger, taller bantamweight at 5'8" has the physical advantages and is a -590 betting favourite. His explosive leg kicks and volume striking should be the difference-maker.
Deiveson Figueiredo (25-6) has dropped three of his last four at 135 pounds, most recently losing to Umar Nurmagomedov by unanimous decision in January 2026. The former two-time flyweight champion's power hasn't translated as effectively at bantamweight, and at 5'5" he gives up significant reach.
Song's three-inch height advantage and superior reach will control range
Figueiredo's declining chin rating makes him vulnerable to Song's power
Home crowd in Macau gives Song a significant psychological boost
Figueiredo's grappling offers his best path to victory but the size gap limits effectiveness
Figueiredo's championship experience means he could land a fight-changing shot
If Figueiredo can drag this into a grappling-heavy affair, Song's advantages diminish
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