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SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 23: Zhang Mingyang of China reacts after round one against Johnny Walker of Brazil in a light heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Shanghai Indoor Stadium on August 23, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
UFC Macau is less than 24 hours away …
It all goes down this weekend (Sat., May 30, 2026) inside Galaxy Arena in Macau, China. In the main event, former Flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo collides with Chinese power puncher Song Yadong.
We have a weekly series at MMAmania.com called “Weekend Lock,” where we share one bet that we predict will slap in China when the chaotic dust settles. We also want to hear what our readers think (that’s you!), so please tell us your most confident UFC Macau betting lock in the comments section below (see full UFC Macau odds here).
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In the co-main event, Chinese knockout artist Zhang Mingyang takes on veteran finisher Alonzo Menifield in a Light Heavyweight clash that feels destined for violence. This week, I’m locking in Zhang vs. Menifield to end under 1.5 Rounds (-188).
Here’s why:
Frankly, there may not be a more statistically violent fight on the entire card.
Zhang has competed in 26 professional fights and has only been out of the first round four times. Let that sink in. Twenty-two of his professional bouts have ended before the opening five minutes expired. Even crazier? He owns a 100 percent finish rate, with 13 knockouts and six submissions. Whether he wins or loses, he does not stick around long.
And that style has translated perfectly to the UFC. Zhang is one of the most aggressive fighters on the roster, constantly pushing forward, throwing heat, and hunting finishes from the opening bell. There is no feeling-out process. There is no slow start. There is only violence.
Menifield is cut from a similar cloth.
While he has shown the ability to cruise to decisions on occasion, most of his career has been defined by a kill-or-be-killed approach. Three of his last five losses have come by knockout, including two in the first round and one in a stunning 12 seconds (watch highlights). When Menifield gets drawn into a firefight, things tend to end quickly.
And Zhang is absolutely going to drag him into one.
Another factor worth considering: Zhang is coming off a disappointing loss in China in his first UFC main event appearance. Fighting in front of his home fans again, expect him to come out motivated and looking to make a statement. Fighters with his style rarely respond to setbacks by becoming more patient.
What could go wrong?
Menifield is experienced enough to recognize the danger and could choose to slow things down, clinch, and make this a more tactical fight. He has gone the distance before, and if he survives the early chaos, the pace could settle considerably.
Still, given the styles, finishing histories, and urgency on both sides, Zhang vs. Menifield Under 1.5 Rounds (-188) looks like one of the strongest violence bets on the UFC Macau card.
Zhang Mingyang To Win By KO/TKO/DQ: -150
Zhang Mingyang To Win By Submission: +900
Zhang Mingyang To Win By Decision: +800
Alonzo Menifield To Win By KO/TKO/DQ: +500
Alonzo Menifield by Submission: +900
Alonzo Menifield To Win By Decision: +750
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