 Cedenblad faced touted undefeated promotional newcomer Scott Askham on October 4, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 53.Despite getting caught and dropped by a front kick in round two, Cedenbland controlled the action through the rest of the fight, earning the unanimous decision victory.Coming back from a one and a half year layoff due to injuries, Cedenblad faced Garreth McLellan on May 8, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 87.