The Return of the King

Former two-division UFC champion Henry Cejudo is officially making his long-awaited return to the octagon. The 37-year-old last fought at UFC 298, where he fell short against current bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili. Prior to that, Cejudo battled Aljamain Sterling at UFC 288, losing via split decision in a closely contested bout. Now, the Olympic gold medalist and MMA legend will face rising Chinese star Song Yadong in the main event of UFC Seattle, scheduled for February 22. This matchup is a pivotal moment for Cejudo as he seeks to reestablish himself among the sport’s elite.

Song Yadong’s Road to Greatness

Song Yadong has steadily risen through the bantamweight rankings since his UFC debut in 2017. The 26-year-old impressed with a win over Bharat Khandare at UFC Shanghai and has since accumulated nine victories inside the promotion. Known for his dynamic striking and resilience, Yadong’s most recent fight ended in a decision loss to former champion Petr Yan at UFC 299. Facing Cejudo presents an opportunity for Yadong to cement his status as a serious title contender, while also testing himself against one of the division’s most decorated competitors.

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A Stacked Card Full of Action

UFC Seattle promises fireworks beyond its headlining bout. In the co-main event, Dominick Cruz will make his highly anticipated return against Rob Font. Cruz, one of the most accomplished bantamweights in UFC history, looks to prove he still belongs at the top. Meanwhile, Font enters this bout on the heels of a solid victory over Kyler Phillips, making this a clash of experience and momentum.

The heavyweight division also takes center stage as Curtis Blaydes squares off against Russian newcomer Rizvan Kuniev. Blaydes, known for his relentless wrestling, aims to bounce back from recent setbacks and reaffirm his place in the title picture.

Additionally, other matchups feature intriguing showdowns, including Edson Barboza against Steve Garcia and a high-stakes clash between Ketlen Vieira and Macy Chiasson in the women’s bantamweight division.

Full UFC Seattle Fight Card

Bantamweight: Henry Cejudo vs. Song Yadong
Bantamweight: Dominick Cruz vs. Rob Font
Middleweight: Brendan Allen vs. Anthony Hernandez
Middleweight: Antonio Trócoli vs. Mansur-Abdul Malik
Women’s Bantamweight: Ketlen Vieira vs. Macy Chiasson
Heavyweight: Curtis Blaydes vs. Rizvan Kuniev
Featherweight: Edson Barboza vs. Steve Garcia
Featherweight: Jean Silva vs. Melsik Baghdasaryan
Welterweight: Adam Fugitt vs. Islam Dulatov
Light Heavyweight: Modestas Bukauskas vs. Raffael Cerqueira
Light Heavyweight: Ion Cu?elaba vs. Ibo Aslan

UFC Seattle is shaping up to be one of the year’s most exciting cards, with multiple top contenders and fan favorites. Stay tuned as February 22 approaches for updates and fight breakdowns.

Source: MMAnytt.se

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