Results and reactions from UFC Fight Night 248

UFC Fight Night 248 delivered a solid set of fights at the Galaxy Arena in Macau on this past Saturday, November 23, including some nice finishes. See a full recap and reations from the event below.

This article in a nutshell:

• UFC Fight Night 248 delivered some thrilling fights, with Petr Yan dominating Deiveson Figueiredo to reaffirm his title contention in the main event, in line with his stample as the favorite.

• The home favorite Yan Xiaonan shone in the co-main, and Muslim Salikhov stole the show with a spectacular knockout with a spinning wheel kick - one of very few delivered in the UFC.

• Oddsmakers turned out to be mostly accurate ahead of the event, with only a few upsets.

• Read the full article below.

Main event

In the headline bout, former bantamweight champion Petr Yan faced off against ex-flyweight titleholder Deiveson Figueiredo. Yan showcased his striking precision and tactical prowess, securing a unanimous decision victory with all three judges scoring the contest 50-45 (!) in his favor. This decisive win reaffirms Yan's position as a top contender in the bantamweight division, and possibly sets up a title fight for him.

How the oddsmakers had it: Petr Yan entered the fight as the favorite with odds of -310, while Deiveson Figueiredo was the underdog at +250. The oddsmakers accurately predicted the outcome, as Yan secured the victory.

Co-main event

The co-main event featured China's own Yan Xiaonan against Brazil's Tabatha Ricci in a women's strawweight clash. Yan Xiaonan dominated the bout, earning a unanimous decision with scores of 30-27 across the board. Her performance demonstrated superior striking and control, potentially setting her up for another title shot in the near future.

How the oddsmakers had it: Yan Xiaonan was favored to win with odds of -184, while Tabatha Ricci was at +154. The oddsmakers' prediction was correct, as Xiaonan emerged victorious.

Other key fights

• Muslim Salikhov vs. Song Kenan: Veteran striker Muslim Salikhov delivered a highlight-reel knockout, finishing Song Kenan with a spinning wheel kick at 3:49 of the first round. This spectacular finish earned Salikhov a Performance of the Night bonus.
  

• Salikhov was the favorite with odds of -184, while Song Kenan was the underdog at +154. The oddsmakers' prediction was accurate, as Salikhov secured the win.
  

• Gabriella Fernandes vs. Wang Cong: In a significant upset, Gabriella Fernandes submitted the previously undefeated Wang Cong via rear-naked choke at 3:49 of the second round. Fernandes' victory as a substantial underdog marks a pivotal moment in her career.
  

• Wang Cong was a heavy favorite with odds of -950, while Gabriella Fernandes was a significant underdog at +625. The oddsmakers' prediction was incorrect, as Fernandes achieved the upset victory.
  

• Carlos Ulberg vs. Volkan Oezdemir: Light heavyweight prospect Carlos Ulberg continued his ascent with a unanimous decision win over seasoned competitor Volkan Oezdemir, showcasing his striking acumen and composure throughout the bout.
  

• Ulberg was favored with odds of -233, while Oezdemir was at +198. The oddsmakers' prediction was correct, as Ulberg secured the victory.
  

Main card results

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Fighter	Result	Fighter	Method	Round	Time
Petr Yan	def.	Deiveson Figueiredo	Unanimous Decision (50-45 x3)	5	5:00
Yan Xiaonan	def.	Tabatha Ricci	Unanimous Decision (30-27 x3)	3	5:00
Muslim Salikhov	def.	Song Kenan	KO (Spinning Wheel Kick)	1	3:49
Gabriella Fernandes	def.	Wang Cong	Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)	2	3:49
Carlos Ulberg	def.	Volkan Oezdemir	Unanimous Decision (30-27 x2, 29-28)	3	5:00

Preliminary card highlights

• Zhang Mingyang vs. Ozzy Diaz: Zhang Mingyang secured a first-round knockout over Ozzy Diaz with a devastating elbow at 2:25, marking his second consecutive first-round finish in the UFC.
  

• Ming Shi vs. Xiaocan Feng: Ming Shi delivered a stunning head-kick knockout against Xiaocan Feng in the third round, capturing the "Road to UFC" women's strawweight tournament crown.
  

Preliminary card results

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Fighter	Result	Fighter	Method	Round	Time
Zhang Mingyang	def.	Ozzy Diaz	KO (Elbow)	1	2:25
Su Young You	def.	Balgyn Jenisuly	Unanimous Decision (30-27 x2, 29-28)	3	5:00
Dong Hoon Choi	def.	Kiru Sahota	KO (Punches)	1	2:36
Ming Shi	def.	Xiaocan Feng	KO (Head Kick)	3	0:46
Carlos Hernandez	def.	Nyamjargal Tumendemberel	Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)	3	5:00
Lone'er Kavanagh	def.	Jose Ochoa	Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28 x2)	3	5:00
Xiao Long	def.	Quang Le	KO (Punches)	3	1:28
Nikolas Motta	def.	Hayisaer Maheshate	Unanimous Decision (30-27 x3)	3	5:00

What's next?

UFC Fight Night 248 sets the stage for future matchups. Petr Yan's victory positions him for a potential rematch with bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili, whom he called out post-fight. Yan Xiaonan's dominant performance may earn her another shot at the strawweight title.

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