Many fans of the UFC are eagerly anticipating the announcement of a highly promising card for UFC Seattle, scheduled to take place on February 22, 2025. The event features a compelling main event that pits former UFC flyweight and bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo against Song Yadong, which was first reported by ESPN’s Mike Coppinger.
Cejudo steps into the Octagon having faced adversity in his recent fights, coming off a unanimous decision loss to Merab Dvalishvili in February 2024. This defeat marks a two-fight losing streak for the decorated fighter, who also lost to Aljamain Sterling via split decision in May 2023. Currently ranked No. 7, Cejudo finds himself in desperate need of a victory to regain momentum in the highly competitive bantamweight division.
Similarly, Yadong, currently ranked No. 8, is also looking to bounce back after his own unanimous decision loss to Petr Yan in March 2024. Both fighters are aware that a loss could result in a second consecutive setback, significantly hampering their chances to ascend the rankings.
The co-main event features former two-time bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz, who may be making his final appearance in the Octagon. Cruz, an oft-injured veteran, has been inactive for over two years, with his last bout being a heartbreaking fourth-round KO loss to Marlon Vera via head kick. Despite falling out of the UFC‘s rankings, Cruz has expressed a desire to have one last fight, and this matchup against No. 9 Rob Font could serve as that fitting farewell.
Font is riding the momentum of a career-saving victory over Kyler Phillips in October 2024, where his wrestling skills and experience played a crucial role in the outcome. A win against Cruz would solidify Font’s place in the top 10 and potentially set him up for a high-stakes matchup with a higher-ranked opponent in the near future.
Beyond the main and co-main events, the rest of the card is shaping up to be quite strong as well, featuring matchups such as Ketlen Vieira vs. Macy Chiasson in the women’s bantamweight division, and Edson Barboza facing Steve Garcia in featherweight action.
Overall, UFC Seattle is poised to be a memorable event, attracting fans both in the Northwest and around the world on ESPN Plus. As the UFC continues to deliver exciting fight cards, supporters eagerly await more information about this thrilling event and the fighters they admire.
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