All Fighters Make Weight Ahead of UFC Fight Night 252 in Seattle

SEATTLE – UFC Fight Night 252 is set to take place this Saturday at Climate Pledge Arena, and all fighters successfully made weight at the official weigh-ins held Friday. The event features a main card headlined by Henry Cejudo and Song Yadong.

The weigh-in session started at 5 p.m. ET and concluded just before the ceremonial faceoffs scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Cejudo, a former two-division champion and Olympic gold medalist, is looking to rebound from consecutive losses in his return to the octagon.

Among the fighters on the card, Cejudo holds a record of 16 wins and 4 losses in MMA, while Song enters with 21 wins, 8 losses, and 1 draw. Both fighters expressed their excitement for the matchup, with Cejudo stating, “I feel ready to show everyone that I am still the best.” In contrast, Song commented, “I’ve been preparing for this moment, and I will prove it on Saturday night.”

The weigh-ins highlighted a few key moments, particularly when Gabriel Hernandez almost missed the limit after waiting until the final moments of the two-hour period before stepping on the scale. With only four minutes left, Hernandez managed to weigh in without any issues.

The card includes five main card fights with an additional preliminary lineup scheduled to start at 6 p.m. ET. The event will be streamed live on ESPN+, marking another exciting UFC matchup for the fans.

BetUS has made Song a favorite at -270 against Cejudo, who comes in as a +215 underdog. In the co-main event, Hernandez is favored at -315 against his opponent, whose odds stand at +240. Data shows that Hernandez has accumulated $150,000 in performance bonuses over his career.

Moreover, the fight will feature several exciting matchups, including a 140-pound catchweight bout and high-stakes clashes in various weight classes, ensuring an exhilarating night of mixed martial arts action.

Tickets are available for fans looking to attend the fight in person, with various seating options provided through the event ticketing site.