Song Kenan


Song Kenan is a Chinese mixed martial artist who competes as a welterweight for the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Background

Song got into martial arts in fifth grade as he began training in traditional Chinese martial arts in his younger years. Song studied at the Hebei Locomotiva Technical College where he graduated as a welder.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Song began his MMA career in 2014 and amassed a 12-4 record prior to signing with the UFC.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Song Kenan's UFC debut was at on November 25, 2017 in Shanghai, China. He faced Bobby Nash and won by a very quick KO, after clipping Nash with a right hand and finishing him with some ground strikes, declaring him the winner by KO in only 15 seconds. This win earned him the Performance of the Night bonus.
Song then had his second fight at in Singapore against Hector Aldana. After a back and forth first round, Song connected with a right hand that dropped Aldana and followed with some extra strikes for the TKO win.
Song faced Alex Morono at on November 24, 2018 in Beijing, China. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. The bout won Song his first Fight of the Night bonus.
Song faced Derrick Krantz on August 31, 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 15. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Song faced Callan Potter on February 23, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 168. He won the fight via knockout in the first round.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts