UFC fans, get ready for an epic return to Seattle after more than a decade! On Saturday, February 22, UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Song will electrify the Climate Pledge Arena with a stacked card featuring former champions, top contenders, and rising stars. Tickets go on sale Friday, January 10, so mark your calendars!
In the highly anticipated main event, Henry Cejudo, a former flyweight and bantamweight champion and No. 7 ranked contender, steps back into the Octagon to face the No. 8 ranked Song Yadong. Known for his Olympic gold medal in freestyle wrestling and his historic double-champion status, Cejudo (16-4) is eager to reassert his dominance. Meanwhile, the 27-year-old Song (21-8-1, 1 NC), already a top-tier talent in the bantamweight division, is determined to score the biggest win of his career and enter the title picture.
In the co-main event, bantamweight veterans collide as No. 9 ranked contender Rob Font faces former bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz. Font (21-8), who holds the second-most knockouts in UFC bantamweight history, is looking to kick off 2025 with another impressive victory. Cruz (24-4), a legend in the division, returns after nearly three years, aiming to deliver a vintage performance and remind fans why he’s one of the greatest bantamweights of all time.
UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Song – Event Details:
Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025
Location: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA
Start Time: Prelims begin at 6 PM ET/3 PM PT, followed by the main card at 9 PM ET/6 PM PT
Broadcast: Exclusively on ESPN+ in English and Spanish
Fighters to Watch:
Henry Cejudo:
A two-division champion with notable wins over TJ Dillashaw, Demetrious Johnson, and Marlon Moraes, Cejudo aims to remind the world of his elite skills and set his sights on another title run.
Song Yadong:
At just 27 years old, Song has already built an impressive resume with wins over Chris Gutierrez, Ricky Simon, and Marlon Moraes. A win over Cejudo would catapult him into the title conversation.
Rob Font:
Known for his striking prowess and knockout power, Font hopes to secure another big-name win and move closer to a Top 5 spot.
Dominick Cruz:
One of the most decorated bantamweights in UFC history, Cruz is on a mission to reclaim his spot among the elite and make another run at the title.
Additional Fights on the Card:
Edson Barboza (No. 15 ranked featherweight) vs. Steve Garcia – A striking battle sure to deliver fireworks.
Curtis Blaydes (No. 5 ranked heavyweight) vs. Rizvan Kuniev – Blaydes looks to spoil Kuniev’s UFC debut.
Brendan Allen (No. 9 ranked middleweight) vs. Anthony Hernandez (No. 13 ranked middleweight).
Adam Fugitt vs. Islam Dulatov – Dulatov makes his UFC debut after impressing on Dana White’s Contender Series.
Ion Cutelaba vs. Ibo Aslan – Expect fireworks in this light heavyweight showdown.
Ketlen Vieira (No. 3 ranked bantamweight) vs. Macy Chiasson (No. 4 ranked bantamweight) – A high-stakes bout with title implications.
Mansur Abdul-Malik vs. Antonio Trocoli – Abdul-Malik looks to remain undefeated.
Modestas Bukauskas vs. Rafael Cerqueira – A light heavyweight contest rounding out the action-packed card.
With a lineup featuring explosive matchups and high-stakes battles, UFC’s return to Seattle promises to be an unforgettable night. Don’t miss your chance to witness history!!