Learn more about Song Kenan's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.
Fighter Facts
- Pro since 2014
- Eight wins by KO, six by submission (3 guillotine, RNC, 2 armbar)
- 10 first round finishes
- Has won 10 of his last 13 and two in a row
- Owns 2014 win over UFC / PRIDE / Pancrase vet Sanae Kikuta
- Origin of nickname: “One of my teachers gave me this name because of my fighting style.”
UFC History
UFC Fight Night (2/22/20) Song knocked out Callan Potter at 2:20 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (8/31/19) Song won a three round unanimous decision over Derrick Krantz
UFC Fight Night (11/25/18) Song lost a three round unanimous decision to Alex Morono
UFC Fight Night (6/23/18) Song stopped Hector Aldana via strikes at 4:45 of the second round
UFC Fight Night (11/25/17) Song knocked out Bobby Nash at :15 of the first round
Q&A
TRAINING: I normally have two or three training sections a day, five days a week, and on Saturdays, I train in the morning too. Also, I try to get as much rest as possible. I’ve got my teammate Wuliji Buren (UFC bantamweight), who is gonna fight at UFC 227, here to train with me also.
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training in 2012 in order to change my lifestyle and chase my passion.
What ranks and titles have you held? CKF 80kg Champion (CKF is China’s local league)
Do you have any heroes? Anderson Silva, and Jon Jones
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? The real competition just started.
What was your job before you started fighting? I was a High Speed Train Machinist
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition: 2015 WMMAA Asian MMA Championship Bronze Medal
Favorite grappling technique: Guillotine Choke
Favorite Striking technique: Left hook
