UFC Fight Night Cejudo vs. Song Fight Card, Fights To Watch Out For And More

UFC Card This Weekend: UFC Fight Night Cejudo vs. Song Fight Card, Fights To Watch Out For And More

Catch UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Song! Fight card, Top matchups, and can't-miss fights this February 22 in Seattle!

UFC Fight Night Cejudo vs. Song Fight Card, Fights To Watch Out For And More

After an 11-year absence, the UFC is finally making its way back to the Emerald City. The last time UFC visited Seattle was in July 2013, when Demetrious Johnson defended his flyweight title against John Moraga. This weekend’s UFC Fight Night Cejudo vs. Song features a compelling matchup between former two-division champion Henry Cejudo and the rising Chinese star Song Yadong in the main event.

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A Stacked Fight Card Worth Your Time

The Climate Pledge Arena will host twelve exciting bouts on the UFC Fight Night Cejudo vs. Song. The fight card is packed with intriguing matchups that could reshape several divisions. Besides the headliner, fans have got Brendan Allen taking on Anthony Hernandez in a middleweight battle. Rob Font will be facing newcomer Jean Matsumoto in a catchweight bout. The prelims feature some familiar faces too, with veterans like Andre Fili and Ricky Simon looking to make statements in their respective divisions.

The stage is set 👀

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— UFC (@ufc) February 22, 2025

Here are the fights of the main card:

Henry Cejudo vs. Song Yadong	Bantamweight
Brendan Allen vs. Anthony Hernandez	Middleweight
Rob Font vs. Jean Matsumoto	Catchweight
Jean Silva vs. Melsik Baghdasaryan	Featherweight
Alonzo Menifield vs. Julius Walker	Light Heavyweight

Here are the fights of the prelims:

Ion Cutelaba vs. Ibo Aslan	Light Heavyweight
Andre Fili vs. Melquizael Costa	Featherweight
Mansur Abdul-Malik vs. Nick Klein	Middleweight
Ricky Simon vs. Javid Basharat	Bantamweight
Nikolay Veretennkov vs. Austin Vanderford	Catchweight
Nursulton Ruziboev vs. Eric McConico	Middleweight
Modestas Bukauskas vs. Rafael Cerqueira	Light Heavyweight

Now, let us talk about the three must-watch fights for UFC Fight Night Cejudo vs. Song.

Henry Cejudo vs. Song Yadong

The main event between Henry Cejudo and Song Yadong is more than just a typical headline fight. “Triple C,” is trying to bounce back from two straight losses, something he has never experienced in his career. The Olympic gold medalist’s last win came against Dominick Cruz back in 2020, and at 37, he’s fighting to prove he still belongs among the elite. Song Yadong, meanwhile, is a decade younger and hungry to rebound from his loss to Petr Yan last year.

WHAT A MAIN EVENT 😤@HenryCejudo vs @SongYadongLFG

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— UFC (@ufc) February 22, 2025

Brendan Allen vs. Anthony Hernandez

The co-main event between Brendan Allen and Anthony Hernandez might steal the show. Hernandez is riding high on a six-fight win streak and coming off two bonus-winning performances. Allen, despite his recent loss to Nassourdine Imavov, has shown incredible improvement since joining the UFC. These two were initially supposed to fight back in 2020. Now, the MMA gods have finally granted fans this matchup, and it’s got “Fight of the Night” written all over it!

A CAN'T MISS CO-MAIN EVENT 🍿@BrendanAllenMMA vs Anthony Hernandez

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— UFC (@ufc) February 22, 2025

Rob Font vs Jean Matsumoto

Rob Font versus Jean Matsumoto is our wild card fight of the night. Font was originally scheduled to face Dominick Cruz, who unfortunately had to withdraw and subsequently announced his retirement. Matsumoto stepped in on relatively short notice, making this his UFC debut. Font is known for his boxing-heavy style. This catchweight bout at 140 pounds could be a coming-out party for Matsumoto or a reminder that Font is still a force to be reckoned with!

BANTAMWEIGHT BANGER 👊@RobSFont vs @JeMatsumotoUFC

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— UFC (@ufc) February 22, 2025

One More To Look Out For!

INTENSITY ON TEN 👀@JeanSilvaMMA96 vs @Melsik_The_Gun

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— UFC (@ufc) February 22, 2025

Another fight to look out for is Jean Silva vs. Melsik Baghdasaryan. Silva has been a menace in his division. His recent fight with Drew Dober showcased his skill level and determination to win. The Fighting Nerds member is a rising talent and fans definitely should keep their eyes on him!

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Anthony Hernandez

Brendan Allen

Henry Cejudo

Jean Silva

Rob Font

Song Yadong

UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Song

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