Song Yadong: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Features

Sean O’Malley raised a few eyebrows during his first face-off with Song Yadong at Friday night’s UFC Seasonal Press Conference. O’Malley, who spent three years and four bouts as a title fighter, is stepping back into the cage for his first non-title appearance in over three years.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 2

Sean O’Malley names the ‘easier’ fight that he asked the UFC for that was declined in favor of Song Yadong

Sean O’Malley had a different opponent in mind for his upcoming return to the Octagon in 2026. O’Malley had hinted that he wasn’t sure if he’d fight again, let alone when, after suffering back-to-back losses for the first time in his career.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / September 17

Sean O'Malley says,'Hell yeah,' to potential Song Yadong fight

Former UFC bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley is ready to get back in the octagon. Against whom, when and where remains up in the air. Rumors have O'Malley linked to a possible showdown with No.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / September 6

Sean O’Malley vs. Song Yadong in the works for UFC 323

The matchup represents a crucial crossroads for both fighters in the ultra-competitive bantamweight division. O’Malley, who suffered back-to-back losses to current champion Dvalishvili at UFC 306 and UFC 316, needs a statement victory to re-establish himself as a title contender.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 10

What’s Next For Henry Cejudo?

Henry Cejudo wants one more fight before he retires as we examine his next steps. Cejudo is not in the best form, as his last victory came in 2020 when he beat Dominick Cruz.

MMA News / MMA on SI / April 2

Ex-UFC double-champ mulls retirement after fight-ending injury

Henry Cejudo is eyeing retirement after his upset loss to Song Yadong at UFC Seattle. Cejudo-Yadong's five-round main event was cut short when Yadong eye-poked Cejudo in the third round.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 7

Legendary two-weight UFC champion earned just $150,000 to headline Fight Night which broke US gate record

The Washington State Department of Licensing has released the disclosed purses of the fighters who recently competed on the UFC Seattle Fight Night event.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 26

Henry Cejudo provides worrying update on eye injury that cost him $150,000 at UFC Seattle

Henry Cejudo hasn’t bounced back from his fight-ending eye injury several days after UFC Seattle. The former dual-weight champion had hoped to snap his two-fight losing skid against Song Yadong this past weekend – but their main event matchup ended in a technical decision after an accidental eye poke.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / February 25

After controversial win at UFC Seattle, what’s next for Song Yadong?

This past Saturday in the main event of UFC Seattle, we saw a pivotal matchup in the bantamweight division. Former two-division champion Henry Cejudo (16-5) was looking to get a much needed win against top ten contender Song Yadong (22-8-1).

MMA News / MMA on SI / February 25

Song Yadong responds to Henry Cejudo's rematch demand after controversial UFC Seattle win

Even if the promotion isn’t especially keen on it, Henry Cejudo and Song Yadong may end up running things back after the pair headlined UFC Seattle last weekend.

MMA News / FirstSportz / February 25

UFC legend who lost an eye in fight explodes over Henry Cejudo vs. Song Yadong: 'Why isn’t the ref saying anything?'

The main event bout at UFC Seattle between Henry Cejudo and Song Yadong turned out to be a controversial one. In the third round, ‘Triple C’ got poked, and the fight was stopped as he couldn’t see from his left eye.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / February 24

Song Yadong calls for a rematch with Henry Cejudo, Dana White not interested

The UFC Seattle main event on Saturday between former two-division champion Henry Cejudo and No. 8 ranked Song Yadong was heating up just before it came to an abrupt halt.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 24

Sean O’Malley’s coach suggests Henry Cejudo quit after Song Yadong eye poke: ‘Nothing left’

Henry Cejudo is facing skepticism in the aftermath of his controversial loss at UFC Seattle. The former dual-weight UFC champion was hoping to snap a two-fight losing skid against Song Yadong on Saturday night – but he ended up suffering a technical decision defeat when an eye poke left him unable to continue after three rounds.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / February 24

Yadong Beats Cejudo After Controversial Eye Poke; Pros React

Song Yadong secured a win over Henry Cejudo at UFC Seattle in controversial circumstances, as MMA pros gave their reaction. Yadong poked Cejudo in the eye in the third round, which meant he struggled to see from his left eye.

MMA News / FirstSportz / February 23

Henry Cejudo vs Song Yadong rematch? Dana White shuts down fighter’s wish after dull UFC Seattle end

UFC Seattle’s main event bout between Henry Cejudo and Song Yadong turned out to be a massive disappointment. The fight was filled with various controversial moments with the Chinese national taking the win via technical decision.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The '2025-26 bowl game host cities' quiz

The 'Active NBA PPG leaders' quiz

The 'Oldest 4,000-passing-yard seasons' quiz

The 'Most passing yards by an NFL rookie' quiz

MMA News / Athlon Sports / February 23

Henry Cejudo's Unexpected Decision Backfires in Bizarre UFC Fight

Henry Cejudo’s return to the UFC octagon ended controversially after a fight-altering eye poke from Song Yadong led to a bizarre sequence of events at UFC Fight Night in Seattle.

MMA News / Field Level Media / February 23

Song Yadong tops Henry Cejudo after accidental eye poke

Bantamweight Song Yadong won a technical decision over former UFC two-division champion Henry Cejudo at UFC 313 on Saturday night in Seattle. Yadong (22-8-1 MMA, 11-3-1 UFC) poked Cejudo (16-5, 10-5) in the left eye accidentally near the end of Round 3 of the scheduled five-round main event, primarily a striking battle.

MMA News / F4WOnline.com / February 22

UFC on ESPN+ 110 live results: Henry Cejudo vs. Song Yadong

The Octagon is back in Seattle for the first time in over a decade as UFC on ESPN+ 110 takes place inside the Climate Pledge Arena. In the main event, former two-division UFC champion Henry Cejudo looks to get back into the title picture when he squares off against Song Yadong.

MMA News / MMA on SI / February 22

UFC Fight Night Seattle live results & highlights for Henry Cejudo vs. Song Yadong

The UFC is in Seattle, WA tonight (February 22) for a UFC Fight Night event headlined by a pair of top-ranked bantamweights. The main event will see former two-division titleholder Henry Cejudo attempt to score his first win since coming out of retirement when he meets #8-ranked bantamweight Song Yadong.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / February 22

UFC Fight Night: What Time Does Henry Cejudo vs. Song Yadong Start?

The UFC returns to Seattle, Washington, for the first time in 12 years for UFC Fight Night 252: Cejudo vs. Song at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / February 21

UFC Seattle Main Event Preview and Prediction: Henry Cejudo – Song Yadong

Tomorrow night in the main event of UFC Seattle, we are going to see a big time matchup in the bantamweight division featuring two top ten contenders. Former two-division champion Henry Cejudo (16-4) will look to prove that he still has plenty of fight left in the tank as he takes on Song Yadong (21-8-1).

MMA News / Athlon Sports / February 20

Song Yadong's Blunt Response to Sean Strickland's UFC 312 Loss (Exclusive)

Song Yadong kept things short and sweet when reacting to Sean Strickland's UFC 312 loss. Strickland challenged Dricus du Plessis for the UFC Middleweight Championship in their rematch in early February.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / February 20

Song Yadong plans to end Henry Cejudo's career

Song Yadong is hellbent on putting the final nail in the coffin and bringing an end to Henry Cejudo's career in the cage. The Olympic gold medalist has cemented himself as one of the greatest combat sports athletes of all time.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / February 20

Henry Cejudo Vs. Song Yadong Predictions – ‘I Wonder How Much He Has Left’

Henry Cejudo, a two-time UFC champion, will face Song Yadong at UFC Fight Night 252 this weekend, as MMA pros gave their predictions. Cejudo’s record stands at 10-4.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / February 19

Song Yadong's Message to Henry Cejudo Before UFC Seattle (Exclusive)

With UFC Seattle quickly approaching, Song Yadong has some words for his dance partner Henry Cejudo. Yadong and Cejudo are set to collide inside Climate Pledge Arena this Saturday night.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / January 6

UFC Seattle adding Henry Cejudo – Song Yadong

The UFC is heading to Seattle on February 22nd and today we learned of a big time bantamweight matchup that’ll be on the card. Krazy Kev MMA first reported earlier today and it’s since been confirmed that former two-division UFC champion Henry Cejudo (16-4) will be taking on Song Yadong (21-8-1).