With UFC 309 in the rearview mirror and the anticipation building for UFC 310 next month, the promotion has brought fans an exciting bonus card in the form of UFC Fight Night 248. This event is headlined by an electrifying bantamweight bout between Petr Yan and former two-time flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo. Adding to the excitement, the co-main event features a surprising women’s strawweight matchup between Yan Xiaonan and Tabatha Ricci.

Set to take place in Macau, China, this marks the UFC’s fourth outing in the region and its first fight night in Macau since 2014, making it a highly anticipated return after nearly a decade. With the stakes already high, fans worldwide, including those in the UK, USA, and other regions, are eager to know how they can catch this action-packed card live.

This article will guide you through all the essential information you need to fully enjoy this electrifying UFC Fight Night from Macau.

When does UFC Macau: Petr Yan vs. Deiveson Figueiredo start? Date, time & venue

The main card of the UFC Macau event is scheduled to kick off on November 23 at 4:30 PM GMT (5:30 PM local time), which translates to 6:00 AM ET and 11:00 AM for fans in the UK. The cage walks for the main headline event are expected to begin around 7:30 PM GMT, 9:00 PM ET, and 2:00 PM in the UK.

However, fans should note that fight times might vary depending on how the earlier bouts on the card progress. As for the venue, it might disappoint long-time fans hoping for a nostalgic return to The Venetian, which hosted the UFC’s last event in Macau. Instead, this time, the event will take place at the Galaxy Arena, a state-of-the-art billion-dollar structure built over the past decade.

Now that you know the timing and date of UFC Macau, get ready for an action-packed event featuring seven thrilling fights, each promising to deliver unforgettable moments and jaw-dropping knockouts. Scroll down to explore all the details of this must-watch card!

UFC Macau: Yan vs. Figueiredo full card

As the main headline event, Petr Yan vs. Deiveson Figueiredo has already generated immense excitement. Alongside this thrilling 135-pound matchup, the co-main event features an electrifying strawweight clash between Yan Xiaonan and Tabatha Ricci.

This marks Yan Xiaonan’s first fight in her home country, China, since her victory over Syuri Kondo six years ago. It’s also her second appearance since her competitive battle against Zhang Weili at the historic UFC 300 earlier this year. On the other hand, Tabatha Ricci comes into this fight riding a two-fight winning streak. Now, Ricci is ready to Xiaonan in what promises to be her toughest challenge this year.

Amidst the hype surrounding the headline and co-headline events, fans should also watch out for the welterweight bout between veterans Muslim Salikhov and Song Kenan. Both fighters began their UFC journeys together and have progressed at a similar pace. Salikhov is currently 1-2 in his last three fights, while Song Kenan stands at 2-1. On November 23, these two warriors will step into the Octagon, leaving all emotions aside, to deliver a memorable showdown.

Now, all eyes are on UFC Macau! What’s your take on the upcoming UFC Fight Night event? Which matchup are you most excited to see take center stage when the action kicks off on November 23 in Macau? Drop your thoughts below!