Henry Cejudo vs Song Yadong — Fight recap

Song Yadong defeated Henry Cejudo via unanimous decision over three rounds on February 22, 2025, in a striking-heavy contest where neither fighter secured takedowns. Yadong landed 84 significant strikes compared to Cejudo's 67, though Cejudo maintained a slight edge in accuracy at 50% versus 47%.

The Chinese bantamweight out-landed Cejudo in volume across multiple ranges, connecting on 24 leg strikes to Cejudo's 15 and 46 head strikes to 40. Cejudo's wrestling game never materialized—he went 0 for 3 on takedown attempts while controlling zero seconds on the mat.

The fight played into Yadong's strengths as a volume striker, with neither fighter accumulating significant ground control time. This victory positions Yadong as a serious contender in the bantamweight division while marking a notable setback for Cejudo's comeback campaign.