Henry Cejudo hospitalized after eye poke during UFC Seattle fight

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Henry Cejudo has been hospitalized after suffering an eye poke during his fight against Song Yadong at UFC Seattle. The incident occurred in the third round, leading to a technical decision win for Yadong, with judges scoring it 29-28, 29-28, and 30-27. Cejudo reported experiencing double vision and other eye injuries, including diplopia and corneal abrasion. He expressed frustration over the lack of immediate action regarding the eye poke and called for rule changes to allow referees to review such incidents during fights. Despite the injury, Cejudo remained lighthearted in his post-fight comments, referencing MMA legend Michael Bisping. He plans to see a specialist for his eye condition and hopes for a quick recovery.


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