UFC Seattle: Cejudo vs. Yadong Main Card Staff Picks
Briefly

UFC Seattle marked its first return to the city in over a decade, featuring a main event between ex-champion Henry Cejudo and bantamweight contender Song Yadong. Cejudo, at 38 and experiencing a two-fight losing streak, is at a crucial point in his career, while Yadong looks to establish himself among the elite. The co-main event rematch between Anthony Hernandez and Brendan Allen showcases their development since their initial encounter. Writers unanimously favored Menifield, Silva, and Font in their respective fights, while Yadong has a slight edge in predictions over Cejudo for the main event.
Cejudo, now 38 and on a two-fight skid, faces a critical juncture in his career against rising talent Yadong, who aims to ascend further.
The co-main event features a rematch where Allen seeks to demonstrate his growth since beating Hernandez in their previous encounter early in their careers.
All writers were unanimous in favoring Menifield, Silva, and Font, indicating confidence in their abilities against their respective opponents.
In the main event, Yadong holds a slight advantage over Cejudo with a 4-3 vote, highlighting the intrigue surrounding their matchup.
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