Seattle fight fans have waited over a decade for the UFC to return, and the wait ends this Saturday when Henry Cejudo and Song Yadong headline a high-stakes bantamweight clash at UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Song! But before we witness history, let’s rewind to July 27, 2013, when the Octagon last touched down in Seattle for an unforgettable night of action!
Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson Puts On a Masterclass
In front of his home crowd, Demetrious Johnson defended his flyweight title with one of the most dominant performances in UFC history. Taking John Moraga down a staggering 12 times, Johnson showed why he was the undisputed king of the flyweight division.
Despite Moraga’s own wrestling pedigree, he had no answers for Mighty Mouse’s relentless pace. Johnson controlled him for over nine minutes, constantly hunting for a kimura submission. The challenger had a moment in the fourth round, bloodying Johnson with a hard overhand right, but the champion stayed composed.
Then, in the fifth round, Johnson sealed the deal—switching from the kimura to an armbar for the win with just 1:17 left on the clock! It became the latest finish in UFC championship history at the time, adding to Mighty Mouse’s legendary legacy.
Robbie Lawler Unleashes Ruthless Carnage
“That is as good as we have ever seen Robbie Lawler!”
That was the call from the commentary booth when “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler annihilated Bobby “Vicious” Voelker with one of the most devastating finishes of his career.
From the opening bell, Lawler was a force of nature—walking Voelker down, mixing in knees, elbows, and even a takedown before delivering the final blow.
Then came the moment that made fans jump out of their seats—a picture-perfect head kick KO just 24 seconds into Round 2!
Lawler’s performance was flawless, landing nearly three times the number of significant strikes as Voelker, proving why he was one of the most feared finishers in MMA.
Jorge Masvidal vs. Michael Chiesa – A Wild War with a Brutal Ending!
Seattle’s own Michael Chiesa was undefeated going into this fight, and the crowd was behind him. But Jorge “Gamebred” Masvidal had other plans.
Chiesa came out swinging, landing an elbow and a barrage of punches that dropped Masvidal within the first two minutes! The arena erupted as Chiesa tried to finish the fight, but Masvidal weathered the storm, turned the tide, and started picking Chiesa apart with pinpoint body shots and sharp counters.
By the second round, Masvidal had figured out Chiesa’s rhythm, stuffing takedowns and landing brutal combinations. Then, in the final second of the round, Masvidal locked up a submission and forced Chiesa to tap, handing him his first career loss!
As boos rained down from the Seattle crowd, Masvidal smirked and soaked in the moment—the ultimate villainous victory.
The Octagon Returns to Seattle!
It’s been 11 long years, but the UFC is finally back in Seattle!
🔥 Don’t miss UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Song, live from Climate Pledge Arena this Saturday, February 22, 2025!
📺 Prelims start at 6 PM ET / 3 PM PT.
💥 Main card kicks off at 9 PM ET / 6 PM PT, streaming live on ESPN+!
Will we witness another night of highlight-reel knockouts and epic battles? Seattle is ready. The Octagon is set. Let’s make history again!