Henry Cejudo will look to get back on track against Song Yadong in the UFC Fight Night 252 main event.
Henry Cejudo vs. Song Yadong preview
Cejudo (16-4 MMA, 10-4 UFC) lands a main event spot on the heels of back-to-back losses. At UFC 288, Cejudo lost a split decision to Aljamain Sterling in an attempt to reclaim 135-pound gold. Sterling’s teammate and now-champion Merab Dvalishvili then won a unanimous decision over Cejudo at UFC 298. Prior to both setbacks, Cejudo was on a six-fight winning streak, a run that included capturing both the flyweight and bantamweight titles. … Song (21-8-1 MMA, 10-3-1 UFC) enters this main event opportunity following a decision loss to former champ Petr Yan at UFC 299 last March. The result followed back-to-back wins over Ricky Simon and Chris Gutierrez in 2023.
Henry Cejudo vs. Song Yadong odds
According to DraftKings, former two-division champion Cejudo has opened up as a slight +190 underdog against 14-fight UFC veteran Song, who’s listed as a -230 favorite.
How to watch Henry Cejudo vs. Song Yadong at UFC Fight Night 252
- When: Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025
- Where: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle
- Broadcast/streaming: ESPN+
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