The upcoming UFC Fight Night on Sunday, 23 February 2025, promises to deliver fireworks as former flyweight and bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo (16-4) faces Song Yadong (21-8-1, 1 NC) in a highly anticipated bantamweight main event. The fight will take place at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington, and is expected to be a thrilling matchup between two top-tier fighters with a lot on the line.
Henry Cejudo Looking to Rebound from Back-to-Back Losses
Cejudo, known as "The Messenger," enters the Octagon aiming to avoid a third consecutive loss. After a pair of decision defeats to Aljamain Sterling and Merab Dvalishvili in 2023 and 2024, the 38-year-old is eager to reclaim his former glory. Despite his recent setbacks, Cejudo remains confident and outspoken, promising fans an exciting fight: “You guys can witness a damn assassination, man. You guys are going to witness a live assassination. Song Yadong, you ain’t that long,” said Cejudo.
In preparation for this critical bout, Cejudo has altered his training regimen to incorporate new scientific methods and improve his cardio, all while prioritizing staying injury-free. The former Olympic gold medalist and UFC champion aims to prove that he's still a force to be reckoned with in the bantamweight division.
Song Yadong Seeks Career-Best Victory
Song Yadong, a 27-year-old rising star, also enters the fight looking to bounce back after a unanimous decision loss to Petr Yan almost a year ago. With a professional record that includes impressive wins, Song is eager to earn a major career breakthrough by defeating Cejudo, a former champion he respects but believes he can beat.
Song recognizes Cejudo’s elite wrestling skills but remains confident in his own ground game, stating, “I believe he can take me down, but I don’t think he can hold me down. I know I can handle it.” The "Kung Fu Kid" intends to put pressure on Cejudo from the opening bell, aiming to either knock out his opponent early or secure a decision victory. Song has embraced the five-round format, believing it gives him the time and opportunity to wear down Cejudo and claim victory.
The Rest of the Main Card: A Stellar Lineup
In addition to the headlining bantamweight clash, the Fight Night card is packed with action, including several exciting matchups across multiple weight divisions. The co-main event features a middleweight battle between Brendan Allen and Anthony Hernandez, both of whom are looking to climb the ranks in the division.
Other key bouts include:
- Featherweight: Jean Silva vs. Melsik Baghdasaryan
- Bantamweight: Rob Font vs. Dominick Cruz
- Featherweight: Edson Barboza vs. Steve Garcia
- Light Heavyweight: Ion Cutelaba vs. Ibo Aslan
- Light Heavyweight: Alonzo Menifeild vs. Julius Walker
With so many high-stakes matchups, UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Song promises to be an unforgettable event that fans won’t want to miss.
UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Song Main Card
- Main event: Bantamweight: Henry Cejudo vs. Song Yadong
- Middleweight: Brendan Allen vs. Anthony Hernandez
- Featherweight: Jean Silva vs. Melsik Baghdasaryan
- Bantamweight: Rob Font vs. Dominick Cruz
- Featherweight: Edson Barboza vs. Steve Garcia
- Light Heavyweight: Ion Cutelaba vs. Ibo Aslan
- Light Heavyweight: Alonzo Menifeild vs. Julius Walker
Make sure to tune in for a night of explosive action and see who comes out on top in this exciting UFC Fight Night event.
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