Cejudo vs Song UFC Fight

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The UFC returns to Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle with a stacked card featuring former champions, top contenders, and rising prospects. In the main event, former UFC flyweight and bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo takes on rising bantamweight contender Song Yadong. Cejudo, ranked No. 6 in ESPN's divisional rankings, looks to get back into title contention and end a two-fight skid following losses to former champion Aljamain Sterling and current champion Merab Dvalishvili.

Song, unranked by ESPN, also enters the fight following a loss to Petr Yan, another former champion, at UFC 299 last March. To win, Cejudo will need to utilize his wrestling skills to take down Song and control him on the mat. However, Song's speed and agility may prove to be a challenge for Cejudo, who is 35 years old and has not competed in over a year. The coaches will likely remind Song to focus on the fight and not be intimidated by Cejudo's reputation, and to target Cejudo's low calf kick and punches to the body.

The card also features other intriguing matchups, including a middleweight bout between Brendan Allen and Anthony Hernandez, a catchweight bout between Rob Font and Jean Matsumoto, and a featherweight bout between Jean Silva and Melsik Baghdasaryan. The main event is scheduled for five rounds, while all other bouts are scheduled for three rounds. The entire card will stream exclusively on ESPN+ in English and Spanish, with the prelims starting at 6 pm ET / 3 pm PT and the main card starting at 9 pm ET/ 6 pm PT.

Here are the match scores and schedules for the event:

• Henry Cejudo (135) vs Song Yadong (136)
• Brendan Allen (186) vs Anthony Hernandez (186)
• Rob Font (138) vs Jean Matsumoto (139)
• Jean Silva (145.5) vs Melsik Baghdasaryan (145)
• Alonzo Menifield (205) vs Julius Walker (205)

The stakes are high for Cejudo, who is on a two-fight losing streak and needs a win to get back into title contention. Song, on the other hand, is looking to prove himself as a top contender in the bantamweight division. With his experience and fight IQ, Cejudo has the potential to outmaneuver Song, but Song's youth and speed may give him an edge in the fight.

In terms of player statistics, Cejudo has a record of 16-3-0, while Song has a record of 20-6-1. Cejudo's last win was against Dominick Cruz at UFC 249, while Song's last win was against Marlon Moraes at UFC Fight Night. The odds for the fight are currently in favor of Song, with Cejudo as the underdog. However, Cejudo's skills and experience make him a formidable opponent, and the fight is expected to be highly competitive.

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