Controversial Ending in Seattle

Song Yadong secured the biggest win of his career by defeating former two-division champion Henry Cejudo in the main event of UFC Fight Night 252. The fight, held at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, ended in a technical unanimous decision after an accidental eye poke left Cejudo unable to continue.

The judges scored the bout in favor of Yadong with scores of 29-28, 29-28, and 30-27. This victory marked Yadong’s 22nd professional MMA win, while Cejudo suffered his third consecutive loss since returning from retirement in 2023.

Mixed Reactions from the MMA Community

The unexpected ending sparked debate within the MMA community. Many fighters and fans expressed disappointment that the fight concluded due to an unintentional foul. Some called for an immediate rematch to determine a clear winner.

“This was one of the weirdest nights ever. No one wants a fight to end like this,” one fighter wrote on social media. Another added, “A rematch is a must! No doubt about it.”

Post-Fight Comments

At the post-fight press conference, Yadong addressed the controversy, saying, “I feel bad for Henry. It was an accident, and I hope he’s okay.” He also expressed interest in facing top contenders in the bantamweight division, mentioning a potential matchup with Sean O’Malley.

Cejudo acknowledged that the eye poke was unintentional but emphasized his desire for a rematch. “I don’t want my career to be defined by a loss like this,” he stated.

What’s Next?

It remains to be seen whether UFC will schedule an immediate rematch between Yadong and Cejudo. Many fans and analysts believe a second fight is the fairest way to determine who the better fighter truly is.

Source: MMAnytt.se

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