Song Kenan (; born March 10, 1990) is a Chinese

mixed martial artist Mixed martial arts (MMA), sometimes referred to as cage fighting, no holds barred (NHB), and ultimate fighting, and originally referred to as Vale Tudo is a full-contact combat sport based on striking, grappling and ground fighting, incorpo ...

who competes as a

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for the

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Early life and education

Song got into martial arts in fifth grade as he began training in traditional

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in his younger years. Song studied at the Hebei Locomotiva Technical College where he graduated as a

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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's UFC debut came at UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Gastelum on November 25, 2017, in

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, 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 on June 23, 2018, against Hector Aldana at UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Edwards. 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

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at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Ngannou 2 on November 24, 2018, in

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, 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 Fight Night 157. 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. Song faced

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on March 20, 2021, at

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. He lost the fight via knockout in round one.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

** Performance of the Night (One time) ** Fight of the Night (One time)

Mixed martial arts record

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References

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