Bantamweights Henry Cejudo of the United States will clash with Song Yadong of China this Saturday as the highlight of UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Song at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. The preliminary fights begin at 6 p.m. ET, with the main card starting at 9 p.m. ET.
Cejudo is attempting to break a two-fight losing streak, following a unanimous decision loss to Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 298 in February of last year. In contrast, Song comes off a unanimous decision defeat to Petr Yan in March at UFC 299.
Currently, Song is favored at -270, while Cejudo is listed at +220.
Fight Card & Odds
- Henry Cejudo (+220) vs. Song Yadong (-270)
- Brendan Allen (+260) vs. Anthony Hernandez (-330)
- Rob Font (+135) vs. Jean Matsumoto (-160)
- Jean Silva (-500) vs. Melsik Baghdasaryan (+380)
- Alonzo Menifield (-250) vs. Julius Walker (+205)
Expert Picks
Daniel Vithlani of SportsLine has made his selections for the matchup: one highlight includes recommending Modestas Bukauskas (-280) to beat Rafael Cerqueira (+230) in their light heavyweight preliminary bout.
In his own words: “Bukauskas displays significant experience over Cerqueira. His striking and movement provide him with an edge in this fight. Bukauskas, returning for his second stint with the UFC, boasts a 3-1 record since his return and has enhanced his performance considerably.”
For in-depth analysis and betting insight, check out Vithlani’s predictions exclusively available at SportsLine.
