Henry Cejudo’s return to the UFC octagon ended controversially after a fight-altering eye poke from Song Yadong led to a bizarre sequence of events at UFC Fight Night in Seattle. A former two-division and Olympic champion, Cejudo admitted to having a vision impairment midway through the third round of the fight, calling for an official time out.

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).

The road to a title shot for a UFC contender is littered with obstacles. While a crucial loss can affect a fighter's timeline, these hurdles often come from outside the octagon and