For the rough patch that Chinese-born fighters had in the UFC Macau card on May 30, it all seemed to pay off for the native crowd in the end when Song Yadong had his moment. And in one of the biggest opportunities in his career, Yadong has shown why he is in the upper echelon of the UFC’s bantamweight contenders.

Yadong took on Deiveson Figueiredo in the UFC Macau main event. Prior to that, it was a series of unfortunate events for those fighters competing in their homeland:

• Zhu Kangjie was viciously knocked out by Rodrigo Vera.
• Former ONE strawweight champion Xiong Jingnan was dominated by Angela Hill.
• Aori Qileng was stopped by Cody Haddon.
• Ding Meng fell on the wrong end of a split decision.
• Su Mudaerji’s fight with Alex Perez ended inconclusively after a groin shot.
• Zhang Mingyang was knocked out by a 38-year-old Alonzo Menifield.

With the way things were playing out, momentum didn’t seem so good for Yadong. But Yadong was also a -600 favorite heading into the fight with Figueiredo. Even though Figueiredo is a former flyweight champion, he has struggled of late at 135, and he entered this fight a +400 underdog.

Yadong then proved those odds were the odds for a reason by fighting one of the most perfect fights in his career. Firstly, it helped that Figueiredo didn’t do anything of much in the first round – in fact, he threw just six strikes. But it was also Yadong pounding the former UFC champ’s leg with repeated kicks and stuffing takedown attempts.

The only negative against Yadong during the first round was a late slip, which caused Figueiredo an opportunity to jump on top and end the round there. Fortunately, not much was done.

Yadong’s striking output then increased in the second round, landing 30 strikes, with half of them being deemed significant. He also continued to defend the takedown, which was a noted key to victory for Yadong – a proven striker – against someone with the grappling prowess of Figueiredo.

Having said that, the finishing sequence involved Figueiredo looking to use his grappling edge, only to have it backfire in a major way. As Figueiredo went in for another takedown attempt, Yadong was ready. Not only did he defend it, he locked Figueiredo in a guillotine choke. It didn’t take long for Yadong to sink the choke in, and it didn’t take long for Figueiredo to submit to the hold.

It was one of the best wins, if not the best win, the Team Alpha Male product has ever had in the UFC. And that has to mean a big opportunity is in his way for his next outing.

The question becomes who that next fight is against. Yadong, who entered this fight at No. 5 in the UFC’s bantamweight rankings, has fought most of the names surrounding him. A new opportunity could come against Aiemann Zahabi, but that probably happens only if Zahabi loses to Sean O’Malley on the White House card. Former champion Merab Dvalishvili presents a new matchup, too; however, that’d probably only happen if he loses a rematch with Yan before Yadong fights again.

Nevertheless, things look great for Yadong. And when you consider he’s already a UFC veteran with plenty of fights under him at just 28 years old, he might still have more of a bright future ahead of him.

The French Open 2026 enters a decisive stage on May 31 as fourth-round action takes centre stage at Roland Garros, with quarterfinal spots up for grabs across both the men’s and women’s singles draws.

Several top seeds remain in contention, but the margin for error continues to shrink as every match moves closer to the business end of the tournament.

The day features a blend of proven Grand Slam performers, rising stars and dangerous outsiders looking to extend their campaigns in Paris. Players such as Iga Swiatek, Alexander Zverev, Casper Ruud, Andrey Rublev, Elina Svitolina and Mirra Andreeva headline an action-packed schedule across Philippe-Chatrier and Suzanne-Lenglen courts.

Zverev leads men’s singles action

The men’s singles fourth round features several intriguing matchups as the battle for quarterfinal places continues. Alexander Zverev and Casper Ruud headline the schedule, with both players aiming to maintain their title challenge.

Andrey Rublev will face rising Czech player Jakub Mensik in an important test of consistency and shot-making. Jesper de Jong will try to produce an upset against one of the tournament favourites, while Rafael Jodar and Pablo Carreno Busta meet in an all-Spanish contest that adds another layer of interest to the day.

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Swiatek looks to continue momentum in women’s singles

The women’s singles fourth round on May 31 brings together a strong mix of title contenders and players aiming for a breakthrough run at Roland Garros. Iga Swiatek continues her push for another deep campaign but faces a difficult challenge from Marta Kostyuk.

Sorana Cirstea will look to use her experience against Xinyu Wang, while Elina Svitolina and Belinda Bencic meet in one of the most balanced contests of the day. Young talent Mirra Andreeva also returns to action as the fight for quarterfinal places intensifies in Paris.

French Open 2026 Day 8: Women’s singles matches full schedule

Gervonta Davis has been presented with a fresh opportunity to win a world title.

Davis hasn’t fought since his controversial draw against Lamont Roach back in March 2025, with legal issues outside of the ring keeping ‘Tank’ out of action for an extended period.

He has been stripped of his WBA lightweight title and named champion in recess, but reports in recent weeks suggest that the 31-year-old will compete again at some stage this year, though a probation violation reported last week may change that.

If he does return in 2026, he has been ordered to face the WBA’s number one contender Floyd Schofield, but now another world champion has revealed he would be willing to face ‘Tank.’

The fighter in question is O’Shaquie Foster, who retained his WBC super featherweight title with a majority decision win over Ray Ford on Saturday.

Speaking in his post-fight press conference, Foster shared his thoughts on a possible match-up with Davis.

“I would love that fight. I would take that fight in a heartbeat for sure.”

‘Tank’ hasn’t fought at super featherweight since his knockout win over Leo Santa Cruz in October 2020, but has in the past said that he would be confident of dropping back down. Despite his knockout power at 135 and 140, 130 may be his most natural weight and, on the condition he can make it once more, he could fast-track himself to a WBC belt.

Along with the call-out to Davis, Foster also discussed some other possible options.

“Shakur, Lamont, whoever. Hitchins already ran away so I can’t get him. Whoever they send at me, whoever they put in front of me I’m going to keep knocking them down until they say I’m number one.”

The super featherweight champ had a fiery face-off with Shakur Stevenson after the win over Ford, perhaps making that a more realistic next bout than a clash against Davis, who himself has also been linked to a bout against Stevenson on numerous occasions over the years.

Foster does seem intent on moving up, so could well meet Davis in the lightweight ranks down the line.

Former NFL star Greg Hardy has faced his trials and tribulations in the cage as a fighter in mixed martial arts and he was on the receiving end of a knockout blow once again Saturday.

Hardy contended with Darko Stosic at Fight Nation Championship 31. It was supposed to be a heavyweight bout but Hardy reportedly missed weight by 25 pounds. He had a 52-pound weight advantage over Stosic, though it didn’t appear to matter as much.

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Greg Hardy fights Ben Sosoli in a heavyweight bout during UFC Fight Night at TD Garden in Boston, Mass., on Oct. 18, 2019. (Bob DeChiara/USA TODAY Sports)

Stosic started the third round with a brutal left hook that knocked Hardy backward. The former Dallas Cowboys and Carolina Panthers defensive end didn’t see Stosic’s windmill punch and it sent him to the mat. Stosic delivered one giant hammer fist to Hardy’s jaw and the referee came in and stopped the bout.

Stosic was given the knockout win.

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Greg Hardy celebrates his technical knockout win over Juan Adams during UFC Fight Night at AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas, on July 20, 2019. (Adam Hagy/USA TODAY Sports)

It was Hardy’s fourth MMA loss in his last five bouts. Each of those losses came via technical knockout or knockout. He lost his last two fights in UFC in the first round – one on July 10, 2021, against Tai Tuivasa and the other to Serghei Spivac on March 5, 2022.

He appeared on the Peak Fighting 50 card in January and defeated Philip Latu via unanimous decision. However, he had no answers for Stosic.

Greg Hardy walks in the octagon following his loss against Tai Tuivasa during UFC 264 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on July 10, 2021. (Gary A. Vasquez/USA TODAY Sports)

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The Serbian star improved to 23-8 all time with 17 knockouts. He’s won six out of his last eight fights and is on a two-bout winning streak. He last defeated Oli Thompson at Fight Nation Championship 27.

Rajat Patidar fumes as third umpire denies RCB wicket (Agency Image)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar was left visibly frustrated after a controversial third-umpire decision handed Gujarat Titans batter Washington Sundar a crucial reprieve during the IPL 2026 final in Ahmedabad.The incident occurred after RCB had already made the ideal start with the ball. Having won the toss and chosen to field, the defending champions struck twice inside the powerplay to remove Gujarat’s star opening pair. Josh Hazlewood dismissed Shubman Gill for 10, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar accounted for Sai Sudharsan for 12, leaving GT under pressure early.With the Titans looking for a recovery, Jacob Duffy appeared to have provided RCB with another breakthrough. Bowling a short delivery on the leg stump, Duffy induced a mistimed pull shot from Washington Sundar, with the ball heading towards fine leg where Jordan Cox completed what initially looked like a clean catch.However, the celebration was cut short as the third umpire was called into action to examine whether the catch had been taken fairly.Multiple replays showed that Cox did not appear to have complete control of the ball throughout the catching process. The ball seemed to be trapped awkwardly between the ring fingers of both hands and, while he managed to hold on, there was uncertainty over whether it had brushed the ground as he attempted to complete the catch.After reviewing the footage, the third umpire ruled Washington not out, concluding that there was insufficient evidence to confirm a clean catch.The decision did not go down well with Patidar. The RCB skipper immediately approached the on-field umpire and appeared eager to understand the reasoning behind the verdict. Television cameras captured Patidar engaged in a lengthy discussion as he sought clarification over why the catch had not been upheld.From RCB’s perspective, the decision was particularly frustrating given how well they had started. Gujarat Titans have relied heavily on their top order throughout IPL 2026, with both Gill and Sudharsan scoring more than 700 runs during the season and playing a major role in the team’s run to the final. Their early dismissals had put RCB firmly in control before Sundar’s escape offered GT a potential route back into the contest.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) pacer Josh Hazlewood dismissed Gujarat Titans (GT) skipper Shubman Gill for 10 in the IPL 2026 final at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, May 31. The dismissal came immediately after Gill welcomed the Australian pacer with a boundary on the first ball of his opening over, third of the first innings.

The speedster bowled a back-of-a-length ball outside off at 142 kmph, and Gill charged him down the track for a big shot but miscued it towards mid-on before RCB captain Rajat Patidar took a good running catch to hold onto the skier. Virat Kohli looked thrilled to bits with the early wicket.

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Gill had also flopped with the bat against RCB in IPL 2026 Qualifier 1, perishing for just two runs. The Titans lost that game by 92 runs, which forced them to play Qualifier 2 against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) and earn their place in the final. Having said that, Gill slammed 104 against RR and finished with 732 runs this season.

RCB remove GT openers early in IPL 2026 final

A clinical bowling display from Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar helped RCB remove in-form GT openers Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan, respectively. Sudharsan perished for a run-a-ball 12 as wicketkeeper Jitesh Sharma took a smart running catch.

At the time of writing, GT were 39/2 after five overs, with Jos Buttler and Nishant Sindhu at the crease.

The two finalists have locked horns three times this season, with RCB winning twice, including the first playoff game. They would now look to repeat their Qualifier 1 success in an attempt to lift back-to-back IPL trophies. The Rajat Patidar-led side beat the Punjab Kings (PBKS) to win their maiden trophy by breaking an 18-year-old title drought in 2025.

On the contrary, GT won their first-ever trophy in their inaugural 2022 season. They are heavily reliant on their top three, including Jos Buttler, but Rahul Tewatia has been impressive in the playoffs. They would be keen to post a competitive total and challenge the defending champions, RCB, to earn their second trophy in the T20 league.

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