With her third stint under the promotion, Chinese prospect Feng Xiaocan’s journey came to an end after she remained undefeated in her last two bouts. However, when she faced her countrywoman Shi Ming in the third round of their grueling battle at UFC Macau’s preliminary event, the fight started off evenly in the first two rounds. Unfortunately, things took a bitter turn for Feng Xiaocan when her opponent, Shi Ming, landed a vicious head kick knockout.

This win was no ordinary knockout, as Shi Ming’s head kick left Feng unconscious, sparking concern among fans. Feng was immediately transported to a nearby hospital on a stretcher, leaving fans worried about her condition. However, with the latest update from Sherdog on X, there’s some good news. It claims, “Another update: Xiaocan Feng has no fractures and no injuries to her neck. Doctors said her CT scan ‘looked good based on preliminary viewing.’ She is talking and moving all extremities. #UFCMacau.”

In her preliminary battle, the oddsmakers considered Shi Ming the underdog going into her fight against Feng Xiaocan. However, with this victory, Shi has now earned a UFC contract after extending her winning streak to two under the UFC, which includes her last two bouts, including her appearance on Road to the UFC earlier in August. Despite securing the contract, the 30-year-old Shi Ming did not celebrate her achievement, as she was deeply concerned about Feng’s condition while she was being carried off on a stretcher.

Now that the UFC Macau event has completed its preliminary card, the focus is shifting progressively to its headline event, featuring Petr Yan vs. Deiveson Figueiredo. Ahead of the event, Figueiredo laid out his future goals, outlining what comes next after a potential victory.

Deiveson Figueiredo Outlines Future Goals Following UFC Macau Win Over Petr Yan

Despite being in the twilight of his career, two-time former flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo still has the fire burning inside him to conquer the bantamweight division. In the final phase of his career, it doesn’t matter who is next for him, even as he stands at rank #5. Today, Figueiredo aims to take down Russian prospect and #3 ranked Petr Yan when they square off at the Galaxy Arena in China.

With a win over Yan, Figueiredo seeks to extend his winning streak to four, and thus secure a position as a title challenger. Carrying big plans on his shoulders, Figueiredo revealed in an interview with MMA Junkie that a dominant performance could break him into the top 3 of the bantamweight division. He said, “I’m feeling 100 percent, I’m feeling 200 percent. [I’m] about to take on a great name, great dude. But he’s about to take on a big, great name as well. Saturday against Petr Yan, beating him will put me in a great position to fight for the title. He’s a guy who is strong in striking, and by beating him I want Merab after him.”

Now, all attention is on the main event: Petr Yan vs. Deiveson Figueiredo. Can Figueiredo overpower the younger Yan when they face off in the octagon for a shot at the title? Who do you think will come out on top in this high-stakes battle? Drop your predictions below.