Henry Cejudo vs. Song Yadong: Odds and what to know ahead of UFC Fight Night 252 main event

Henry Cejudo will look to get back on track against Song Yadong in the UFC Fight Night 252 main event.

Henry Cejudo vs. Song Yadong preview

Cejudo (16-4 MMA, 10-4 UFC) lands a main event spot on the heels of back-to-back losses. At UFC 288, Cejudo lost a split decision to Aljamain Sterling in an attempt to reclaim 135-pound gold. Sterling's teammate and now-champion Merab Dvalishvili then won a unanimous decision over Cejudo at UFC 298. Prior to both setbacks, Cejudo was on a six-fight winning streak, a run that included capturing both the flyweight and bantamweight titles. ... Song (21-8-1 MMA, 10-3-1 UFC) enters this main event opportunity following a decision loss to former champ Petr Yan at UFC 299 last March. The result followed back-to-back wins over Ricky Simon and Chris Gutierrez in 2023.

Henry Cejudo vs. Song Yadong odds

According to DraftKings, former two-division champion Cejudo has opened up as a slight +190 underdog against 14-fight UFC veteran Song, who's listed as a -230 favorite.

How to watch Henry Cejudo vs. Song Yadong at UFC Fight Night 252

• When: Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025

• Where: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle

• Broadcast/streaming: ESPN+

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC Fight Night 252.

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