Henry Cejudo is stepping into the ring for a crucial fight. He's facing Song Yadong in the main event at UFC Seattle. Cejudo, who is ranked 10th in the bantamweight division, is looking to secure his first win since 2020. He came back from retirement in 2023 and is eager to prove himself. Song Yadong, on the other hand, has a chance to make a big statement if he can defeat Cejudo. It's a big moment for both fighters.

        The co-main event is also exciting. Top-15 middleweights Anthony Hernandez and Brendan Allen are facing off. This is a rematch from their 2018 fight, where Hernandez won a unanimous decision. Hernandez had to strip down to make the 186-pound limit, while Allen also weighed in at 186 pounds. It's a close call for both fighters, but they're ready to go.

        All 24 fighters competing at the event successfully made weight. The ceremonial weigh-ins are set to take place at 7 p. m. ET. The main card starts at 9 p. m. ET on ESPN+, and the preliminary card starts at 6 p. m. ET on ESPN+.

        The main card features a catchweight bout between Rob Font and Jean Matsumoto at 140 pounds. Jean Silva and Melsik Baghdasaryan are also set to face off at 145 pounds. Alonzo Menifield and Julius Walker will battle it out in the light heavyweight division.

        The preliminary card includes a matchup between Ion Cutelaba and Ibo Aslan. Andre Fili and Melquizael Costa are also set to face off. Mansur Abdul-Malik and Nick Klein will battle it out in the middleweight division. Ricky Simon and Javid Basharat are set to face off in the bantamweight division. Nikolay Veretennikov and Austin Vanderford will battle it out in a catchweight bout at 175 pounds. Nursulton Ruziboev and Eric McConico are set to face off in the middleweight division. Modestas Bukauskas and Raffael Cerqueira will battle it out in the light heavyweight division.

        This event is a great opportunity for fighters to make a name for themselves. It's also a chance for fans to see some exciting matches. The UFC Seattle event is shaping up to be a thrilling night of fights.

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