The Climate Pledge Arena was on fire as UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Song delivered an unforgettable night of action on February 22, 2025. With an electric crowd of 18,287 fans and a staggering live gate revenue of $3,841,751, this event had it all—technical warfare, brutal knockouts, and edge-of-your-seat drama.
Main Event: Yadong Song Tops Henry Cejudo via Technical Decision (Eye Poke)
The main event between Yadong Song and Henry Cejudo ended in controversy, but not before we witnessed high-level action. Song’s crisp striking and pinpoint accuracy gave him the edge over the former two-division champion. Unfortunately, an accidental eye poke in the third round forced an early decision, with the judges scoring the fight in favor of Song. While the ending left some fans wanting more, Song’s performance solidified his elite status in the bantamweight division. Will a rematch be in the cards?
Co-Main Event: Anthony Hernandez Outworks Brendan Allen for a Unanimous Decision Win
Anthony "Fluffy" Hernandez put on a clinic, dominating Brendan Allen over three grueling rounds. His relentless pace, sharp striking, and powerful grappling left Allen struggling to keep up. With this victory, Hernandez is knocking on the door of a top-10 ranking, proving he's a serious threat in the middleweight division.
Main Card Results:
140 Lbs: Rob Font Scrapes Past Jean Matsumoto via Split DecisionIn a razor-thin contest, Rob Font edged out a split decision win over Jean Matsumoto. Matsumoto’s speed and precision kept Font guessing, but Font’s experience and well-placed shots made the difference.
145 Lbs: Jean Silva Annihilates Melsik Baghdasaryan via KO/TKO (Straight Right to Ground Strikes) at 4:15, Round 1Jean Silva continued his meteoric rise, dropping Baghdasaryan with a thunderous right hand before sealing the deal with ground strikes. The featherweight division has a new knockout artist on the rise!
205 Lbs: Alonzo Menifield Wins War Against Julius Walker via Split DecisionMenifield and Walker left it all in the Octagon, with three rounds of pure grit and determination. Menifield’s power and precise striking edged out the decision in a fight that had fans roaring. This banger rightfully earned Fight of the Night honors!
Preliminary Card Results:
205 Lbs: Ion Cutelaba Smashes Ibo Aslan via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) at 2:51, Round 1Cutelaba wasted no time, locking in a tight arm triangle and putting Aslan to sleep in dominant fashion.
145 Lbs: Melquizael Costa Submits Andre Fili via Guillotine Choke at 4:30, Round 1Costa made a statement by forcing longtime UFC veteran Andre Fili to tap in the very first round.
185 Lbs: Mansur Abdul-Malik Blasts Nick Klein via KO/TKO (Strikes Against the Cage) at 3:24, Round 2Abdul-Malik showcased devastating power, finishing Klein with a relentless barrage of strikes.
135 Lbs: Ricky Simón Crushes Javid Basharat via KO/TKO (Straight Right) at 3:58, Round 1In front of his hometown crowd, Simón delivered a picture-perfect knockout that sent Basharat to the canvas in a heap!
175 Lbs: Austin Vanderford Pummels Nikolay Veretennikov via KO/TKO (Ground and Pound) at 4:13, Round 2Vanderford’s superior grappling led to a brutal ground-and-pound stoppage.
185 Lbs: Nursulton Ruziboev Floors Eric McConico via KO/TKO (Right Hook) at 0:33, Round 2It took just 33 seconds in the second round for Ruziboev to end the fight with a vicious right hook.
205 Lbs: Modestas Bukauskas Drops Raffael Cerqueira via KO/TKO (Combination Punches) at 2:12, Round 1Bukauskas came out swinging and landed a clean combination that put Cerqueira out cold.
Fight of the Night: Alonzo Menifield vs. Julius Walker
Menifield and Walker delivered a three-round thriller that had fans on their feet. Walker’s relentless wrestling clashed with Menifield’s explosive striking, making this battle one for the books.
Performance of the Night Bonuses:
Ricky Simón:The hometown hero delivered an electrifying knockout that had the Seattle crowd erupting in celebration.
Jean Silva:Another highlight-reel knockout for Silva, cementing him as a rising featherweight phenom.
UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Song had it all—jaw-dropping knockouts, technical masterclasses, and an unfortunate main event controversy. While Song walked away with the win over Cejudo, the outcome left many calling for a rematch. Meanwhile, Hernandez, Silva, and Simón made massive statements with dominant performances. The UFC landscape just got a whole lot more interesting, and fans are already buzzing about what’s next!