UFC comes to Seattle after a decade: date, fight card, and ticket details revealed | The Express Tribune

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January 08, 2025
UFC comes to Seattle after a decade: date, fight card, and ticket details revealed | The Express Tribune


The UFC is set to return to Seattle for the first time in over a decade with an action-packed event at the Climate Pledge Arena on Saturday, 22 February 2025.

The main event will see former two-division champion Henry Cejudo face off against Song Yadong in a highly anticipated bantamweight clash.

Cejudo (16-4), an Olympic gold medallist and one of the most decorated athletes in MMA, aims to overturn a 2-fight losing streak to climb back into title contention.

His opponent, Song (21-8-1, 1 NC), a young and formidable contender, looks to secure the biggest victory of his career and bounce back following his defeat to Petr Yan at UFC 299.

In the co-main event, Rob Font (21-8) takes on veteran Dominick Cruz (24-4), a former bantamweight champion returning after nearly three years.

Font, known for his knockout power, is eager to add Cruz to his list of victories, while Cruz aims to deliver a vintage performance.

The undercard also includes exciting matchups:

  • Edson Barboza vs Steve Garcia in a featherweight duel.

  • Curtis Blaydes faces UFC debutant Rizvan Kuniev in a heavyweight clash.

  • Brendan Allen meets Anthony Hernandez in a middleweight bout.

Broadcast and Tickets
The event will stream live on ESPN+ in English and Spanish. Preliminary bouts begin at 6 PM ET / 3 PM PT, followed by the main card at 9 PM ET / 6 PM PT.

Tickets go on sale on Friday, 10 January, at 10 AM PT via Ticketmaster. UFC Fight Club members can access presale tickets starting 8 January, while newsletter subscribers can purchase on 9 January.