Cejudo Defends RAF Title Against Song In Chicago
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Henry Cejudo will defend his Real American Freestyle Lightweight Crossover Championship against Song Yadong at RAF 15 on Nov. 28 in Chicago.
The matchup, reported by MMA Mania, gives the former two-division UFC champion a chance to avenge his loss to the second-ranked bantamweight contender from UFC Seattle in early 2025. Cejudo held gold at both 125 and 135 pounds during his UFC run before transitioning to the RAF promotion.
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Fans view the bout at NOW Arena as a litmus test for Yadong's takedown defense against an elite wrestler, which could influence UFC matchmakers when pairing an opponent for Merab Dvalishvili after UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi this weekend. Yadong previously lost to current UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan at UFC 299 in early 2024.
The RAF 15 card, streaming exclusively on FOX Nation, also features former UFC lightweights Donald Cerrone and Anthony Pettis, plus Raul Rosas Jr. against Clay Guida. Sergio Pettis faces Cody Garbrandt while Haley Augello meets Miranda Maverick on the Chicago slate.
Reported via:
- MMA Mania — Henry Cejudo vs. Song Yadong rematch booked for Nov. 28 in Chicago | RAF 15
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