Cejudo Returns to Action Against Yadong at UFC Fight Night

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is set to return to Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle for the first time since 2013, hosting UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs Song on February 22, 2025. The event features a highly anticipated main event between former UFC flyweight and bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo and No. 8 ranked contender Song Yadong.

In the co-main event, No. 9 ranked middleweight contender Brendan Allen faces off against No. 12 ranked Anthony Hernandez in a rematch that has been seven years in the making. The entire card will stream exclusively on ESPN+ starting with the prelims at 6pm ET/3 pm PT, followed by the main card at 9pm ET/6pm PT.

The main event is scheduled for five rounds, while all other bouts are set for three rounds. Other notable matchups include Modestas Bukauskas vs Rafael Cerqueira, and Nikolay Veretennikov vs Austin Vanderford.

In a shocking turn of events, Henry Cejudo suffered a technical decision loss to Song Yadong, with the scores reading 29-28, 29-28, 30-27. Despite the defeat, Cejudo’s performance was praised by fans and pundits alike. The full results of the event are available on ESPN+.

Don’t miss the live action from Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington as UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs Song takes place on February 22, 2025.

Source: https://www.ufc.com/news/official-judges-scorecards-ufc-fight-night-cejudo-vs-song-seattle