Song Yadong Claims Controversial Victory Over Henry Cejudo at UFC Seattle

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Song Yadong achieved a controversial technical decision victory over Henry Cejudo at UFC Seattle, following an accidental eye poke that halted the fight. The outcome has led to discussions about a potential rematch, which Dana White has dismissed. The event was marked by strong reactions from the MMA community.

In a highly anticipated main event at UFC Fight Night in Seattle, Song Yadong secured a technical decision victory over former champion Henry Cejudo. The match ended controversially after Cejudo was unable to continue following an accidental eye poke. This decision has sparked discussions within the MMA community, with many expressing their views on social media. UFC CEO Dana White has also weighed in, shutting down talks of a rematch despite the controversy surrounding the fight. The official scorecards revealed that Yadong was leading on points before the fight was stopped, reflecting a strong performance against the decorated athlete. The event has been described as one of the 'weirdest nights ever' in MMA history, as fans and fighters alike react to the unexpected outcome.

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Updated At: 2/23/2025

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Song Yadong defeated Henry Cejudo by technical decision after Cejudo was unable to continue due to an accidental eye poke. The fight, which was stopped after three rounds, saw all judges score in favor of Yadong. Both fighters expressed interest in an immediate rematch following the controversial ending.

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