UFC® FIGHT NIGHT MACAU at Galaxy Macau An exciting night of fights for the Galaxy Arena on November 23 | 22.11.24

The press conference for the event was held this afternoon at the Galaxy International Convention Center. The athletes from the Main Event and the Co-Main Event were present and spoke to the media.

MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – November 22, 2024 – Galaxy Macau™ is proud to host the return of UFC®, the world’s premier Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) organization, to Macau. UFC^® FIGHT NIGHT MACAU: YAN vs. FIGUEIREDO will be held at Macau’s largest indoor arena, Galaxy Arena, and will take place on November 23. This event celebrates UFC’s return to Macau after ten years and to Greater China for the first time in four years.

A press conference for UFC® FIGHT NIGHT MACAU: YAN vs. FIGUEIREDO was held on November 21 afternoon in the banquet hall of the Galaxy International Convention Center. Main and co-main event athletes Petr Yan (second from left), Deiveson Figueiredo (second from right), Yan Xiaonan (first from left) and Tabatha Ricci (first from right) were on hand to speak to the media .

The sold-out event features an evening of exciting fights from some of the best MMA athletes in the world and many of China’s most well-known fighters, including UFC #2-ranked strawweight Yan Xiaonan who takes part in the Co-Main Event. Present for support UFC® FIGHT NIGHT MACAU: YAN vs. FIGUEIREDO will feature Hong Kong, China renowned producer, director and actor Donnie Yen, the first Chinese star to bring the sport of MMA to the big screen.

A press conference for UFC^® FIGHT NIGHT MACAU: YAN vs. FIGUEIREDO took place on November 21 afternoon in the banquet hall of the Galaxy International Convention Center. In attendance were the Main and Co-Main Event fighters: UFC No. 3 ranked bantamweight Petr Yan, former UFC bantamweight champion, and No. 5 ranked Deiveson Figueiredo, former UFC flyweight champion; and Yan Xiaonan, former challenger to the UFC women’s strawweight title and No. 10 ranked Tabatha Ricci.

In his remarks, Mr. Kevin Kelley, Chief Operating Officer, Macau of Galaxy Entertainment Group, said: “Under the theme ‘Tourism + Sports’, and in line with the development strategy of the Macao SAR Government, UFC^® FIGHT NIGHT MACAU: YAN vs. FIGUEIREDO will enhance Macau’s reputation as a “city of sports” and further boost Macau’s sporting development. By showcasing Macau’s unique geographical location, rich tourism resources and commitment to hosting world-class international sports, events such as these continuously promote the integrated development of sports and tourism in Macau, bringing sports enthusiasts from all over world are attracted.”

Mr. Kevin Kelley, Chief Operating Officer, Macau of Galaxy Entertainment Group, said that Galaxy Macau has actively supported, participated in and organized various top sporting events and activities in the world, in line with the development strategy of the Macao SAR Government .

Mr. Kevin Chang, UFC Senior Vice President, Head of Asia, stated at the press conference: “We are very excited to return to Greater China this Saturday, November 23rd.^rd with an incredible event headlined by two of the world’s best bantamweights, both former champions: Petr Yan and Deiveson Figueiredo; and featuring China’s first female athlete in the UFC and #2 strawweight contender Yan Xiaonan, who takes on rising phenom Tabatha Ricci in the co-main event. This is our seventh event in Greater China and the fourth in Macau, a city that has become a hub for top international sporting events. I would like to give a special thanks to our host, Galaxy Macau, Asia’s premier all-inclusive resort destination, for making this happen. Galaxy has been a fantastic partner, going above and beyond to ensure our fans experience the moments they’ve all been waiting for.”

Other attacks on the main map include:

• China’s Fan Favorite Song Kenan Meets Muslim Salikhov “The King of Kung Fu” in an Exciting Welterweight Fight
• “The Joker” Wang Cong looks to replicate her debut highlight reel KO against Gabriella Fernandes at women’s flyweight
• In an exciting light heavyweight bout, #8 seed Volkan Oezdemir takes on #10 seed Carlos Ulberg
• ROAD TO UFC Season 1 signee Zhang Mingyang and UFC newcomer Ozzy Diaz clash at light heavyweight to open the main card with fireworks

UFC^® FIGHT NIGHT MACAU: YAN vs. FIGUEIREDO takes place on November 23 in local prime time, with the main card starting at 7:00 PM China Standard Time (CST) and the preliminaries starting at 4:00 PM CST.

Hong Kong, China renowned producer, director and actor Donnie Yen will be in attendance for UFC® FIGHT NIGHT MACAU: YAN vs. FIGUEIREDO on November 23.

For more information, please follow the official Galaxy Macau WeChat account and visit www.galaxymacau.com, ufc.com/macau.

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About Galaxy Macau Integrated Resort

Galaxy Macau™, the world-class luxury integrated resort, delivers the “world’s most spectacular entertainment and leisure destination.” Developed with an investment of HK$43 billion, the property covers 1.1 million square meters of unique entertainment and leisure attractions unlike anything else in Macau. Eight award-winning, world-class luxury hotels offer nearly 5,000 rooms, suites and villas. They include Banyan Tree Macau, Galaxy Hotel™, Hotel Okura Macau, JW Marriott Hotel Macau, The Ritz-Carlton, Macau, Broadway Hotel, Raffles at Galaxy Macau, Andaz Macau. Unique to Galaxy Macau, the 75,000 square meter Grand Resort Deck features the world’s longest Skytop Adventure Rapids at 575 metres, the largest Skytop Wave Pool with waves up to 1.5 meters high and a 150 meter pristine white sand beach. Two five-star spas from Banyan Tree Spa Macau and The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Macau help guests relax and rejuvenate.

As Asia’s premier dining destination, Galaxy Macau offers a wide range of gastronomic delights, exquisite experiences and the finest quality ingredients with more than 120 dining options, from Michelin dining to authentic delicacies.

Embark on a delightful and rewarding journey at Galaxy Promenade, the one-stop shopping destination featuring some of the world’s most iconic luxury brands. Be the first to receive the latest limited edition items; discover fascinating pop-ups from coveted labels and enjoy fantastic shopping rewards and privileges. Our VIPs are entitled to a highly polished experience with dedicated personal shoppers on hand to serve guests and are invited to exclusive luxury brand events. A different caliber of privileges and rewards also await. Discover the joys of fashion and be at the forefront of style and sophistication: Galaxy Promenade has everything guests need to stay ahead of the style game.

Immersive excitement and luxurious comfort go hand in hand at Galaxy Cinemas. All 10 theaters are equipped with the latest audiovisual technology; CHINA ROUGE, unique luxury lounge that evokes the glitz and glamor of Shanghai’s golden era with entertainment in luxury and style; and Foot Hub presents the traditional art of reflexology to help you feel more relaxed and revitalized. For authentic Macau flavors and vibrant Asian experiences, Broadway Macau – just a 90-second walk across a bridge from Galaxy Macau, has over 35 authentic Macau and Asian flavors at Broadway Food Street. The 2,500-seat Broadway Theater hosts world-class entertainers and a wide range of cultural events.

Meeting, incentive and banquet groups are also well catered for with a portfolio of unique venues in Galaxy Macau and a professional service staff. Galaxy International Convention Center (GICC) is the latest addition to the Group’s ever-expanding integrated resort area and will herald a new era for Macau’s MICE industry. GICC is a world-class event venue with 40,000 square meters of total flexible MICE and a 16,000-seat Galaxy Arena – the largest indoor arena in Macau.

For more information, visit www.galaxymacau.com, www.broadwaymacau.com.mo and www.galaxyicc.com.

About UFC®

UFC^® is the world’s premier mixed martial arts (MMA) organization, with more than 700 million fans and 283 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas in the world and broadcasts to more than 975 million households in more than 170 countries. The UFC athlete roster features the world’s best MMA athletes representing more than 75 countries. The organization’s digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS^®one of the world’s leading martial arts streaming services. UFC is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO) and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.

For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC on Facebook.com/UFC and @UFC on X, Snapchat, Instagram and TikTok: @UFC.

News source: Galaxy Macau