February 19, 2025 4: 20 pm ET
SEATTLE – It’s been almost one year since Song Yadong competed inside the UFC cage, even though he’s been healthy and ready to go for many months.
Song (21-8-1 MMA, 10-3-1 UFC) has used time to not only improve his skills but also his English. He proudly fielded questions from reporters (including MMA Junkie) at Wednesday’s media day with only brief assistance from the onsite interpreter.
Three days out from his UFC Fight Night 252 headliner at Climate Pledge Arena vs. Henry Cejudo (16-4 MMA, 10-4 UFC), Song gave his overview of the upper echelon of the division – including where he sees himself fitting in.
“This is a great opportunity for me,” Song said. “He’s a two-division champion, an Olympic champion. He has a big name. He’s good on the microphone. He’s a promoter. It’s an honor to fight him. Even though he’s lost two fights, look at who he lost to. They are champions. He’s still in the top. I’m so honored to fight him. … I’ve been training wrestling for a long time, since the UFC offered