There is only one notable shift in the post-UFC Macau rankings, and it does not feature the former champion headliners.

The UFC Macau event delivered thrilling action, but the post-event rankings update revealed minimal changes for the night’s main stars in their respective divisions. Here’s a breakdown of the key developments and standout performances:

Ranking Updates

1. Petr Yan vs. Deiveson Figueiredo (Bantamweight Main Event)
   • Result: Yan defeated Figueiredo via unanimous decision after a competitive five-round bout.
   • Rankings:
     • Petr Yan remains at No. 3 in the bantamweight division.
     • Deiveson Figueiredo stays at No. 5, despite the loss.
2. Yan Xiaonan vs. Tabatha Ricci (Women’s Strawweight Co-Main Event)
   • Result: Xiaonan outpointed Ricci to win via unanimous decision.
   • Rankings:
     • Yan Xiaonan holds her No. 2 ranking in the strawweight division.
     • Tabatha Ricci retains the No. 10 spot.
3. Carlos Ulberg’s Rise in the Light Heavyweight Rankings
   • Result: Ulberg’s dominant unanimous decision victory over Volkan Oezdemir earned him a jump from No. 10 to No. 7.
   • Volkan Oezdemir: Drops one spot to No. 9 after the loss.

Performance Bonuses

Four fighters earned $50,000 Performance of the Night (POTN) bonuses, with no Fight of the Night awarded:

1. Shi Ming:
   • Secured a highlight-reel head-kick knockout against Feng Xiaonan during the prelims.
2. Zhang Mingyang:
   • Achieved a first-round TKO victory over Ozzy Diaz in their light heavyweight clash.
3. Gabriella Fernandes:
   • Delivered the only submission of the night, a second-round rear-naked choke against Wang Cong.
4. Muslim Salikhov:
   • Finished Song Kenan with a spectacular first-round spinning wheel kick KO.

Event Takeaways

• Despite thrilling performances, neither Petr Yan nor Yan Xiaonan saw upward movement in their rankings. This highlights the stiff competition at the top of their respective divisions.
• Carlos Ulberg emerged as the biggest beneficiary of the event, making a significant leap in the light heavyweight rankings.
• The four individual performance bonuses showcased the diversity of skills on display, with knockouts and submissions making the event memorable.

The UFC Macau event reaffirmed the depth of talent in the promotion while setting up exciting future matchups in multiple divisions.