PERTH, Australia – Song Kenan beat Ricky Glenn with a unanimous decision Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC 305 at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia.
Take a look inside the fight with Kenan, who has gone the distance in three straight fights, but got back in the win column with a dominant showing.
Song Kenan def. Ricky Glenn
Result: Song Kenan def. Ricky Glenn via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 29-28)
Updated records: Kenan (22-8 MMA, 6-4 UFC), Glenn (22-9-2 MMA, 4-6-1 UFC)
Key stats: Kenan outstruck Glenn 113-67 and stuffed 13 of his 15 takedown attempts.
Kenan on the fight’s key moment
“This fight was tougher than I expected. The opponent was better than I thought he was, and he has really strong mental (skills). I was initially trying to finish him with my heavy hands, and I rocked him several times, but he still went through. So I really respect (his toughness).”
Kenan on the time difference
“(I slept) 5.5 (hours). I believe (that made me slower) – 12 hours less. I didn’t have enough time to sleep.”
Kenan on what he wants next
“I just met the matchmaker back there and he asked me if I want to fight in Macau (in November). I said yes, but we will see how it goes on Monday.”
To hear more from Kenan, check out the video of the full post-fight interview above.
For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC 305.
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