UFC Fight Night 248: Yan vs. Figueiredo is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 23, 2024, in Macau, China. In this matchup on the fight card, Song “The Assassin” Kenan will take on Muslim “King of Kung Fu” Radtke in the Welterweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night 248 card.
Kenan brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 71″ reach. In contrast, Radtke, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 70″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.
With a 47% striking accuracy, Kenan has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 4.57 per minute. On the other hand, Radtke boasts a 49% striking accuracy, landing approximately 3.32 significant strikes per minute.
In this post, we will break down Song Kenan vs. Muslim Salikhov 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 22-8-0 record. Kenan will be fighting for the first time since a win via unanimous decision against Ricky Glenn at UFC 305: Du Plessis vs. Adesanya in August.
Radtke, meanwhile, is coming off a split decision win against Song Kenan on August 17, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. Cortez and holds a 20-5-0 record.
Song Kenan | vs. | Muslim Salikhov |
34 |
Age |
40 |
6′ 0″ |
Height |
5′ 11″ |
170 lbs. |
Weight |
170 lbs. |
71″ |
Reach |
70″ |
22-8-0 |
Record |
20-5-0 |
Orthodox |
Stance |
Orthodox |
Song Kenan has a orthodox fighting stance with an 71″ reach. The 40-year-old Muslim Salikhov is an orthodox 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 47%.
→ Kenan lands 4.57 significant strikes per minute.
→ Kenan’s takedown accuracy is 33%.
→ Kenan’s takedown average is 0.43 per 15 minutes.
→ Kenan’s takedown defense is 72%.
Kenan comes in with 47% striking accuracy, typically landing about 4.57 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Radtke fires at 49% accuracy, landing about 3.32 significant strikes per minute. Song Kenan also has a 33% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.43 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Radtke’s 1.12 takedowns and 71% takedown accuracy.
Muslim Salikhov stats
→ Radtke’s striking accuracy is 49%.
→ Radtke lands 3.32 significant strikes per minute.
→ Radtke’s takedown accuracy is 33%.
→ Radtke’s takedown average is 1.12 per 15 minutes.
→ Radtke’s takedown defense is 71%.
Muslim spent, on average, 11:00 minutes in the Octagon, and Song has an average fight time of 10:24 minutes.
Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be a fun clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Song or Muslim? Sound off in the comments.
Event Name |
UFC Fight Night 248: Yan vs. Figueiredo |
Date |
November 23, 2024 |
Location |
Macau, China |
Matchup |
Song Kenan vs. Muslim Salikhov |
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