Song Kenan vs. Ricky Glenn – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC 305: Du Plessis vs. Adesanya is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 17, 2024, in Perth, Western Australia, Australia. In this matchup on the fight card, Song “The Assassin” Kenan will take on Ricky “The Gladiator” Glenn in the Welterweight bout. You can view the complete UFC 305 card.

Kenan brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 71″ reach. In contrast, Glenn, an southpaw fighter, stands with a 70″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 46% striking accuracy, Kenan has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 4.36 per minute. On the other hand, Glenn boasts a 43% striking accuracy, landing approximately 3.94 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Song Kenan vs. Ricky Glenn matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 34-year-old, Song Kenan is coming in with a 20-8-0 record. Kenan will be fighting for the first time since a loss via unanimous decision against Kevin Jousset at UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Gutierrez in December.

Glenn, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO loss against Song Kenan on December 9, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Dawson vs. Green and holds a 22-8-2 record.

Song Kenan has a orthodox fighting stance with an 71″ reach. The 35-year-old Ricky Glenn is an southpaw fighter with a 70″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Song Kenan stats

→ Kenan’s striking accuracy is 46%.
→ Kenan lands 4.36 significant strikes per minute.
→ Kenan’s takedown accuracy is 50%.
→ Kenan’s takedown average is 0.34 per 15 minutes.
→ Kenan’s takedown defense is 61%.

Kenan comes in with 46% striking accuracy, typically landing about 4.36 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Glenn fires at 43% accuracy, landing about 3.94 significant strikes per minute. Song Kenan also has a 50% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.34 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Glenn’s 0.55 takedowns and 68% takedown accuracy.

Ricky Glenn stats

→ Glenn’s striking accuracy is 43%.
→ Glenn lands 3.94 significant strikes per minute.
→ Glenn’s takedown accuracy is 13%.
→ Glenn’s takedown average is 0.55 per 15 minutes.
→ Glenn’s takedown defense is 68%.

Ricky spent, on average, 10:59 minutes in the Octagon, and Song has an average fight time of 9:54 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be a good clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Song or Ricky? Sound off in the comments.

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