The UFC’s return to Seattle after nearly 12 years takes place Saturday with UFC Fight Night 252 at Climate Pledge Arena. The entire card streams on ESPN+ . After a lineup that’s been ravaged by injuries and cancellations, the 11-bout card will see former two-division UFC champ Henry Cejudo (16-4 MMA, 10-4 UFC) return for a key bantamweight matchup with Song Yadong (21-8-1 MMA, 10-3-1 UFC). For more on the numbers behind the headliner, as well as the rest of the card, check below for MMA Junkie’s pre-event facts for UFC Fight Night 252. * * * * Henry Cejudo vs. Song Yadong
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