UFC Seattle was fun while it took, with eight finishes on the 12-Fight card. However, the most important event between Henry Cejudo and Song Yadong was marred by a controversial finish.
Cejudo lost his eyesight after Song Yadong Eye stuck him in the third round. 'Triple-C' took a full five-minute break before fighting to the fourth round. Between the rounds, Cejudo noted that he couldn't see it, and Jason Herzog put the game in the fourth round to go to a technical decision.
'The Kung Fu Kid' won the decision to stir the UFC Seattle angry. Cejudo later revealed his injuries, including diplopia and a Cornea wear. UFC CEO Dana White does not want to see Rematch, but Cejudo does not show him off the hook.
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'Sign the damn contract! … Henry Cejudo calls Dana White and Song Yadong for Rematch
White noted at the UFC Seattle Post-Fight Press Conference: “I just don't want to see it anymore.” But Cejudo is not satisfied with the loss that his boss lies on X.
'Run it back [Dana White]!!! “Cejudo wrote.”[Song Yadong]You told me you wanted a rematch. Your face at the end says it all. You know you didn't defeat me. Learn how you can close your fists and sign the damn contract! “
The technical decision loss is incredibly painful for Cejudo, who fights on a three-field losing series. There were also no consequences for Yadong that caused the mistakes. A deducted point would have been converted from the result into a majority of technical draw, because two jury members had won Cejudo one of the first three rounds.
However, a draw would probably have drawn more criticism, since the majority of the fight had taken place as planned, regardless of the accidental error.
Song Yadong responds to Henry Cejudo's rematch requirements
Yadong replied to Cejudo's message and agreed to a rematch in a way.
“Bro, of course,” wrote Yadong. 'I am more than happy that I have my rematch with you. The first three rounds were just my warming. My plan was to set it up in the fourth round and you – you know that.
“Tell the UFC to set it; I am ready to sign the contract at any time. “
Bro, of course, I am more than happy to have a rematch with you. The first three rounds were just my warming. My plan was to set it up in the fourth round and you – you know that. Tell the UFC to set it, I am ready to sign the contract at any time.
– Song Yadong (@songyadonglfg) February 24, 2025
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Given the comments of Dana White, it is unlikely that we will see the rematch, but with the willingness of the hunters it is not entirely excluded.
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