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+310 -320
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Age 36
Height 6' 0"
Reach 71.0"
Weight 170 lbs.
Stance Orthodox
Age 29
Height 5' 11"
Reach 74.0"
Weight 155 lbs.
Stance Orthodox
Career Averages - Song Kenan
4.49 SLpM
46.0% Str. Acc.
5.82 SApM
51.0% Str. Def.
0.42 TD Avg
30.0% TD Acc.
73.0% TD Def.
0.0 Sub. Avg
Career Averages - Rolando Bedoya
6.23 SLpM
47.0% Str. Acc.
5.5 SApM
52.0% Str. Def.
0.0 TD Avg
0.0% TD Acc.
75.0% TD Def.
0.2 Sub. Avg
Song Kenan
Moneyline
Caesars +310
KO/TKO
BetRivers +650
Submission
BetRivers +1800
Decision
BetRivers +750
Rolando Bedoya
Moneyline
FanDuel -320
KO/TKO
BetWay +200
Submission
FanDuel +600
Decision
BetWay +200
Song Kenan - Fight History
LOSS vs Muslim Salikhov
KO (spinning wheel kick) R1 3:49 · UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Figueiredo · Nov 23, 2024
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Muslim Salikhov 0 9 of 21 42% 11 of 23 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:19
Song Kenan 1 20 of 28 71% 20 of 28 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:02
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Muslim Salikhov 0 9 of 21 42% 11 of 23 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:19
Song Kenan 1 20 of 28 71% 20 of 28 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:02
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Muslim Salikhov 9 of 21 42% 4 of 15 1 of 2 4 of 4 8 of 20 1 of 1 0 of 0
Song Kenan 20 of 28 71% 7 of 14 3 of 4 10 of 10 19 of 27 0 of 0 1 of 1
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Muslim Salikhov 9 of 21 42% 4 of 15 1 of 2 4 of 4 8 of 20 1 of 1 0 of 0
Song Kenan 20 of 28 71% 7 of 14 3 of 4 10 of 10 19 of 27 0 of 0 1 of 1
Play-by-Play
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Kenan Song vs. Muslim Salikhov

Round 1
Two welterweights with finish rates of 75% or above collide as the main card continues, with two relative elder statesmen in the weight class plying their trade against one another. Song (22-8, 6-4 UFC) celebrates an equal number of knockouts to submissions, while “King of Kung Fu” Salikhov (20-5, 7-4 UFC) is all about the former. Referee Mark Craig will serve as the cage commander for a tense showdown, one that kicks off as the fighters clap hands. Song comes in, and before he can throw, Salikhov kicks his front leg. Song tries again, this time reaching out with a left hand first. Salikhov chops at the leg again, and he blocks a high kick. They both attempt leg kicks, and Salikhov doubles up on his efforts. Song guards against a few punches and throws a few back to counter, and he is driven away with a spinning back kick that lands square on his ribs. Salikhov kicks and then opens up with two left hooks, and as there are lulls in the action, the crowd begins riling up in support of the Chinese competitor. Salikhov darts in and out to attack, picking his shots until getting met with a spinning back kick coming back his way. Salikhov grits it out and blasts the lead wheel with a kick. Song does not like this, and he blitzes forward, drilling Salikhov in the side of the head and stunning him. As Song closes in, he clinches, and a knee bangs into Salikhov’s cup. Song backs away apologetically to allow Craig to call time, and Salikhov takes 40 seconds to get his wind back. They restart, and Salikhov picks up where he left off with calf kicks. Salikhov scores a right hand, catches a head kick and dumps Song to the mat. Salikhov backs off, with no interest in exploring the ground game, and instead he keeps adding money in the bank with these vicious calf kicks. Song shakes his leg out and hops away from a spinning back fist, and he races forward with a left hand.
The Russian, known for his spinning arsenal, dips into the well with a wheel kick that smashes cleanly into the melon of Song. “The Assassin” crumples to the ground in a heap, rolling to his side as he is bordering on the edge of consciousness. Salikhov drums him out with two hammerfists that are academic at best, and Craig gets between them to tend to the defeated fighter.
Song comes to before long and he graciously accepts the loss. Meanwhile, Salikhov becomes the first fighter in company history to deliver multiple knockouts via wheel kick. The “King of Kung Fu” is for real, even at the ripe age of 40.

The Official Result
Muslim Salikhov def. Kenan Song via R1 3:49 via KO (Spinning Wheel Kick)
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Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Nov 17, 2024 (6 days before fight)
Muslim Salikhov

Angelo picks Muslim Salikhov, criticizing Song Kenan's low fight IQ and lack of killer instinct. He notes Salikhov's wrestling and striking power, and expects him to capitalize on Song's mistakes. He calls Song 'one punch or bust' and an idiot inside the cage.

"salov has to be the pick when you're fighting an idiot it is what it is"
BI
Big Brady Expert Lean picked Nov 20, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Muslim Salikhov

Big Brady picks Muslim Salikhov to win by knockout. He admits he usually picks against Salikhov due to his age (40, possibly older), low volume, and questionable cardio, but he sees Song Kenan as a walking punching bag with low volume and poor durability. Brady thinks Salikhov can knock out Song, who has been knocked out four times. However, he is hesitant and wants to stay away from this fight.

Salikhov wins by KO
"I'll take salikov to to get the win here but we are in China which uh wouldn't very favor s Canan um sakov is 40 at this point or he's actually probably like 80 but I don't know just just …"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Hesitant picked Nov 20, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Muslim Salikhov

Cody picks Salikhov but with low confidence, citing Song Kenan's poor defensive striking and tendency to absorb high volume. He thinks Salikhov's flashy, low-volume style can land the more significant shots and potentially clip Song. He expects a close decision or a late knockout for Salikhov, but warns that Song could outwork him if he walks into the fire.

"I'm going to take Muslim solakov but quite honestly that could be I would call it the PRP pick but some of these road to the UFC guys will probably be down there because I just don't care"
CO
Connor Ruebusch Expert Confident picked Nov 21, 2024 (2 days before fight)
Muslim Salikhov

Connor agrees with Zane, noting that Song Kenan's pace is exactly what Salikhov thrives on—slow and methodical, allowing Salikhov to use feints and set up his strikes. He also points out that Salikhov's traditional martial arts background gives him a soft landing for aging, and he remains uninjury-prone. Connor acknowledges Song's power but thinks Salikhov's technical edge wins.

Same odds commentary as Zane.
"Song Kenan's pace is the kind of pace that Salikhov will absolutely eat up. He will get the faint love hurts. It's so relaxing."
DA
Daniel Vreeland Expert Hesitant picked Nov 21, 2024 (2 days before fight)
Muslim Salikhov

Daniel Vreeland picks Muslim Salikhov but expresses concern about his age (40). He acknowledges Salikhov's superior skills, spinning attacks, and counter striking, but worries about durability and slowing down. He notes Song Kenan has heavy hands but lacks volume and takedown defense. Vreeland thinks Salikhov has more ways to win and should stay at range to avoid exchanges.

"pure pick I'm going Muslim sakov here I think he's way better than this guy"
LU
Lucrative James Expert Confident picked Nov 20, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Song Kenan

James confidently picks Song Kenan as an underdog, believing Muslim Salikhov is washed at 40 years old with declining durability and cardio. He thinks Song's power and youth can lead to a knockout, and sees value at +160.

"plus 160 Underdog I think that's a good Underdog on the card"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Hesitant picked Nov 20, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Muslim Salikhov

Paul also picks Salikhov, noting that Song Kenan is hittable and Salikhov is more defensively sound. He acknowledges Salikhov is 40 years old but believes his experience and ability to land flashy techniques will edge him a close decision. He expects a low-volume, tactical fight where Salikhov steals rounds with significant strikes.

"I'll go with the guy who's a little bit more defensively sound even though he is a 40 he is like 40 years old now"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Nov 21, 2024 (2 days before fight)
Muslim Salikhov

The MMA Guru picks Muslim Salikhov over Song Kenan, despite initially considering Song. He notes Song has been tricky but has losses to Max Griffin and a split decision with Santiago Ponzinibbio. He criticizes Song's win over Ricky Glenn as not dominant. He acknowledges Salikhov is 40 but coming off a win and active. He believes Salikhov is powerful and faster.

"I'm going to go Muslim salikov"
ZA
Zane Simon Expert Confident picked Nov 21, 2024 (2 days before fight)
Muslim Salikhov

Zane picks Salikhov, arguing that Song Kenan's one-punch-at-a-time striking style will be neutralized by Salikhov's educated jab and range control. He notes that Song loses to good strikers who can out-volume him, and Salikhov's feints and kicking game will keep Song guessing. Zane also mentions Salikhov's durability and consistent activity despite being 40.

Salikhov opened -153, now -178; Song opened +137, now +157. Zane says 'it does feel like Salikhov should be the favorite in general.'
"I gotta pick him here. Salikhov is 40 but he's a very wonder boy kind of 40."
WIN vs Ricky Glenn
Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–26, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC 305: du Plessis vs. Adesanya · Aug 18, 2024
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Song Kenan 0 87 of 170 51% 113 of 199 1 of 5 20% 0 0 0:48
Ricky Glenn 0 40 of 99 40% 67 of 127 2 of 15 13% 0 0 3:32
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Song Kenan 0 22 of 50 44% 37 of 68 0 of 4 0% 0 0 0:05
Ricky Glenn 0 9 of 26 34% 30 of 48 2 of 6 33% 0 0 2:17
2 Song Kenan 0 34 of 63 53% 37 of 66 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Ricky Glenn 0 14 of 32 43% 16 of 34 0 of 6 0% 0 0 0:27
3 Song Kenan 0 31 of 57 54% 39 of 65 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:43
Ricky Glenn 0 17 of 41 41% 21 of 45 0 of 3 0% 0 0 0:48
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Song Kenan 87 of 170 51% 65 of 147 19 of 20 3 of 3 66 of 142 21 of 28 0 of 0
Ricky Glenn 40 of 99 40% 15 of 65 11 of 15 14 of 19 33 of 92 7 of 7 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Song Kenan 22 of 50 44% 18 of 46 3 of 3 1 of 1 19 of 44 3 of 6 0 of 0
Ricky Glenn 9 of 26 34% 4 of 19 3 of 3 2 of 4 7 of 24 2 of 2 0 of 0
2 Song Kenan 34 of 63 53% 27 of 56 5 of 5 2 of 2 30 of 59 4 of 4 0 of 0
Ricky Glenn 14 of 32 43% 4 of 19 3 of 5 7 of 8 14 of 32 0 of 0 0 of 0
3 Song Kenan 31 of 57 54% 20 of 45 11 of 12 0 of 0 17 of 39 14 of 18 0 of 0
Ricky Glenn 17 of 41 41% 7 of 27 5 of 7 5 of 7 12 of 36 5 of 5 0 of 0
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Angelo Bodetti Expert Lean picked Aug 11, 2024 (7 days before fight)
Song Kenan

Angelo believes Song Kenan should steamroll Ricky Glenn due to his power and knockout ability, but he cannot bet on him at -200 because of Song's low fight IQ and history of poor decisions, like wrestling instead of finishing Ian Garry. He thinks the line is too high for a fighter he doesn't trust, so he leaves it alone despite expecting a win.

No bet due to poor value; would consider at -140
"He should steamroll Ricky Glenn... but Kanan song be a two to one favorite when we've seen him make poor decisions to give away fights in the past I can't do it."
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Aug 14, 2024 (4 days before fight)
Song Kenan

Big Brady picks Song Kenan to win by second-round knockout. He is very low on Ricky Glenn, stating Glenn looks washed and has been knocked out in the first round in his last two fights. He notes Glenn is moving up to welterweight late in his career and has poor durability. He believes Song Kenan has power and solid takedown defense, and that the fight will stay standing where Glenn's chin is compromised. He expects Kenan to land a big shot and finish the fight.

knockout in round 2
"I'm going sonkan on here and I think sanan probably lands a big shot at some point and and finishes this fight so give me sanan to win this fight by second round knockout"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Aug 14, 2024 (4 days before fight)
Song Kenan

Cody believes Song Kenan has power and durability, while Glenn is past his prime with a questionable chin and multiple surgeries. He notes Glenn has been knocked out in his last two fights and is moving up to welterweight. Cody expects Song Kenan to win, likely by finish.

"I gota go s Canan on this one"
DA
Daniel Vreeland Expert Lean picked Aug 15, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Song Kenan

Daniel Vreeland picks Song Kenan to win, citing Glenn's recent knockout losses and potential decline. He notes that Kenan has power and is durable, while Glenn may be washed and moving up in weight. Vreeland acknowledges that Glenn is the more skilled fighter but believes recency bias is justified here.

"I'm going to pick song to win"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Hesitant picked Aug 14, 2024 (4 days before fight)
Song Kenan

The host picks Song Kenan but with low confidence, noting Song's power and striking rhythm. He acknowledges Glenn is a better overall mixed martial artist but questions his durability after recent knockout losses. He expects Song to win by knockout, but warns that Song is better as an underdog than a favorite.

Song by knockout
"I will still pick him to win this matchup and Win It by knockout"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Aug 14, 2024 (4 days before fight)
Song Kenan

Paul agrees, noting that Glenn's durability has left him and that he is likely just collecting a paycheck. He points out that Song Kenan has power and has knocked down Ian Garry. Paul expects Song Kenan to win by finish.

"sanan will also be the pick for me"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Aug 12, 2024 (6 days before fight)
Song Kenan

The MMA Guru picks Song Kenan over Ricky Glenn. He notes that Song Kenan has proven him wrong before, showing pop in his hands against Rolando Bedoya and a tough fight with Kevin Jousset. He criticizes Ricky Glenn as an old, slow fighter who moves like a robot and is falling off, citing losses to Christos Giagos and Drew Dober. He believes Song Kenan is still capable, even if not a top fighter, while Glenn is declining.

"I'm going to go with son Canan there's not really much I have to break down in this fight... Ricky Glenn moves like an old man who's not got it anymore"
LOSS vs Kevin Jousset
Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) R3 5:00 · UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Gutierrez · Dec 09, 2023
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Kevin Jousset 0 62 of 156 39% 88 of 188 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:00
Song Kenan 0 134 of 235 57% 158 of 263 1 of 2 50% 0 0 1:26
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Kevin Jousset 0 21 of 45 46% 21 of 45 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Song Kenan 0 45 of 68 66% 46 of 69 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
2 Kevin Jousset 0 22 of 60 36% 33 of 73 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Song Kenan 0 43 of 85 50% 51 of 94 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:00
3 Kevin Jousset 0 19 of 51 37% 34 of 70 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:00
Song Kenan 0 46 of 82 56% 61 of 100 1 of 1 100% 0 0 1:26
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Kevin Jousset 62 of 156 39% 43 of 128 8 of 10 11 of 18 55 of 145 7 of 11 0 of 0
Song Kenan 134 of 235 57% 78 of 171 15 of 20 41 of 44 121 of 219 13 of 16 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Kevin Jousset 21 of 45 46% 12 of 30 3 of 4 6 of 11 21 of 45 0 of 0 0 of 0
Song Kenan 45 of 68 66% 23 of 44 3 of 4 19 of 20 44 of 67 1 of 1 0 of 0
2 Kevin Jousset 22 of 60 36% 16 of 52 3 of 4 3 of 4 19 of 54 3 of 6 0 of 0
Song Kenan 43 of 85 50% 28 of 66 5 of 8 10 of 11 39 of 79 4 of 6 0 of 0
3 Kevin Jousset 19 of 51 37% 15 of 46 2 of 2 2 of 3 15 of 46 4 of 5 0 of 0
Song Kenan 46 of 82 56% 27 of 61 7 of 8 12 of 13 38 of 73 8 of 9 0 of 0
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Lean picked Dec 6, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Kevin Jousset

Cody picks Kevin Jousset, though he acknowledges Song Kenan is a popular dog. He notes that Jousset's striking is basic but he has grappling upside. Cody points out that Song Kenan has never faced a wrestler who actively shoots takedowns, and Jousset could exploit that. He thinks if Jousset mixes in takedowns, he can win. Cody prefers the fighter with some grappling over the one with mediocre striking and no grappling defense.

"I got a nagging suspicion that I don't want to jump on son Kanan because uh I'm thinking there's maybe some deficiencies in the grappling there and Jose set sneakily that fight was over the second to hit the ground …"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Lean picked Dec 6, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Song Kenan

Paul picks Song Kenan as an underdog. He notes that Song has much more experience and has fought better competition. Paul wasn't impressed by Jousset's debut and thinks Song's power and experience are live. He mentions that Song dropped Ian Garry and had competitive moments against top guys. Paul bets a small amount on Song but understands the grappling risk.

Small bet on Song Kenan
"I'll take sonan it's not that I absolutely love him I did bet him but like pretty small bet"
Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie · Aug 26, 2023
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Song Kenan 1 75 of 149 50% 85 of 161 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:40
Rolando Bedoya 0 112 of 258 43% 112 of 260 0 of 4 0% 0 0 0:33
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Song Kenan 0 16 of 34 47% 17 of 36 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Rolando Bedoya 0 32 of 77 41% 32 of 77 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:16
2 Song Kenan 0 24 of 50 48% 26 of 52 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:23
Rolando Bedoya 0 39 of 85 45% 39 of 86 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:13
3 Song Kenan 1 35 of 65 53% 42 of 73 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:17
Rolando Bedoya 0 41 of 96 42% 41 of 97 0 of 2 0% 0 0 0:04
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Song Kenan 75 of 149 50% 54 of 118 16 of 24 5 of 7 68 of 140 6 of 8 1 of 1
Rolando Bedoya 112 of 258 43% 36 of 146 27 of 49 49 of 63 104 of 245 8 of 13 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Song Kenan 16 of 34 47% 7 of 22 6 of 8 3 of 4 15 of 31 1 of 3 0 of 0
Rolando Bedoya 32 of 77 41% 11 of 40 4 of 16 17 of 21 30 of 72 2 of 5 0 of 0
2 Song Kenan 24 of 50 48% 20 of 42 3 of 6 1 of 2 23 of 49 1 of 1 0 of 0
Rolando Bedoya 39 of 85 45% 10 of 49 14 of 19 15 of 17 36 of 81 3 of 4 0 of 0
3 Song Kenan 35 of 65 53% 27 of 54 7 of 10 1 of 1 30 of 60 4 of 4 1 of 1
Rolando Bedoya 41 of 96 42% 15 of 57 9 of 14 17 of 25 38 of 92 3 of 4 0 of 0
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Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Aug 20, 2023 (6 days before fight)
Rolando Bedoya

Angelo believes Bedoya has a good chin to withstand Song's power, forward pressure, and grinding ability. He notes that Bedoya is a three-to-one favorite but winless in the UFC, so he includes him in a small two-fighter parlay to improve the odds. He is confident Bedoya wins.

Included in a small two-fighter parlay
"Ronaldo bedoya should win this fight he's got good enough chin to wear songs power probably won't matter"
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Aug 21, 2023 (5 days before fight)
Rolando Bedoya

Big Brady highlights Bedoya's incredible chin and durability, noting he has a brick for a head and can eat shots. He criticizes Bedoya's striking defense but believes his volume and power will overwhelm Song Kenan. He questions how Song can knock out someone with such a durable chin and predicts Bedoya will land big shots and finish Song.

knockout
"give me badoi to win this fight I'll say knocks out song Canon"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Lean picked Aug 24, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Rolando Bedoya

Cody picks Bedoya despite the high price, noting his impressive debut against Chaos Williams. He thinks Bedoya's durability and cardio will overwhelm Song Kenan, who has been inactive. Cody is not thrilled with the price but expects Bedoya to win.

"I think you walk so 350 yeah it's too much for an 0-1 guy but I mean that all in one guy should probably go out here and perform"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Confident picked Aug 24, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Rolando Bedoya

Daniel picks Rolando Bedoya, citing his massive volume advantage. He notes that Bedoya landed more strikes in round three of his last fight than Song has in any UFC fight. He believes Song's only path is a knockout, but Bedoya has a great chin and head movement. He mentions that Bedoya's calf kicks will be a major weapon against Song's heavy lead leg. He bet 2 units at -225 and is confident.

"I took Rolando at minus 225 about a week or two ago and uh you know so I take it on minus 225 and then the next day the line has already moved to minus 240 minus 250"
LU
Lucrative James Expert Confident picked Aug 26, 2023 (fight day)
Rolando Bedoya

James is confident Bedoya wins, citing his pace, pressure, and durability after surviving Chaos Williams' power. He notes Song Kenan has low volume, poor cardio, and is getting older. He expects Bedoya to put the pace on Song and likely finish him late. He also mentions Bedoya's youth and grit as advantages.

Bedoya round 2 or 3 finish mentioned as likely
"I think bedoy is going to put the pace on him probably finish him"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Aug 22, 2023 (4 days before fight)
Rolando Bedoya

The host notes Song Kenan is on a two-fight losing streak and has moved to Kill Cliff FC to save his roster spot. He believes Song can be outworked and that Bedoya's forward pressure, relentless combinations, and power will catch up to Song. The host expects Bedoya to get his first UFC win by knockout, possibly in the second or third round, and calls Bedoya a 'star waiting to pop'.

"I think that bedoya is a star with waiting to pop he just needs a little bit more experience and this was the perfect matchup for him to try to bounce back."
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Lean picked Aug 24, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Song Kenan

Paul is tempted by the underdog on Song Kenan, citing the Asian fighter advantage and potential overvaluation of Bedoya after one fight. He notes Bedoya's price is inflated and Song Kenan has power. Paul is not confident but likes the value.

"I don't like song but like plus 250 you know Asian fighter in Asia"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Aug 22, 2023 (4 days before fight)
Rolando Bedoya

The MMA Guru picks Rolando Bedoya over Song Kenan, impressed by Bedoya's debut against Chaos Williams where he landed cleaner shots and showed composure. He notes Bedoya's youth (26), boxing technique, and low kicks. He criticizes Song Kenan's recent losses and damage taken, including a KO by Max Griffin and a beating from Ian Garry. He predicts a unanimous decision win for Bedoya, possibly 30-27.

Unanimous decision predicted
"I'm gonna swipe with Rolando bedoya very impressed with his debut and for a 26 year old I think he's got a bright future in the sport"
TKO (punches) R3 4:22 · UFC 285: Jones vs. Gane · Mar 04, 2023
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Ian Machado Garry 1 127 of 231 54% 127 of 231 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:05
Song Kenan 1 55 of 110 50% 61 of 120 2 of 3 66% 0 0 0:44
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Ian Machado Garry 0 15 of 44 34% 15 of 44 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Song Kenan 1 22 of 41 53% 28 of 51 2 of 3 66% 0 0 0:44
2 Ian Machado Garry 0 42 of 79 53% 42 of 79 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Song Kenan 0 17 of 35 48% 17 of 35 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
3 Ian Machado Garry 1 70 of 108 64% 70 of 108 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:05
Song Kenan 0 16 of 34 47% 16 of 34 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Ian Machado Garry 127 of 231 54% 58 of 149 36 of 46 33 of 36 119 of 220 1 of 1 7 of 10
Song Kenan 55 of 110 50% 18 of 69 8 of 9 29 of 32 45 of 94 7 of 8 3 of 8
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Ian Machado Garry 15 of 44 34% 3 of 27 3 of 7 9 of 10 15 of 44 0 of 0 0 of 0
Song Kenan 22 of 41 53% 9 of 26 2 of 2 11 of 13 13 of 26 6 of 7 3 of 8
2 Ian Machado Garry 42 of 79 53% 19 of 50 11 of 16 12 of 13 41 of 78 1 of 1 0 of 0
Song Kenan 17 of 35 48% 2 of 19 5 of 6 10 of 10 16 of 34 1 of 1 0 of 0
3 Ian Machado Garry 70 of 108 64% 36 of 72 22 of 23 12 of 13 63 of 98 0 of 0 7 of 10
Song Kenan 16 of 34 47% 7 of 24 1 of 1 8 of 9 16 of 34 0 of 0 0 of 0
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Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Mar 1, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Ian Machado Garry

Angelo is confident in Ian Garry, noting his hand speed, footwork, and takedown defense. He believes Garry should dominate Song Kenan, who has been away for two years and has poor wrestling. Angelo expects a finish, possibly by knockout.

Ian Garry inside the distance, Ian Garry by knockout
"Ian Gary should dominate this fight but it is interesting because you know Ian Gary I thought they were slowly leveling up his competition"
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Feb 27, 2023 (5 days before fight)
Ian Machado Garry

Big Brady is confident in Ian Garry, citing advantages in striking, speed, volume, and power. He notes Garry's wrestling and grappling are also strong, giving him multiple paths to victory. He mentions Song Kenan's two-year layoff and that he is smaller and older. He predicts a second-round knockout for Garry.

second round knockout
"I'll say like a second round knockout I'll say knocks out sunken on in the second round"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Mar 1, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Ian Machado Garry

Cody picks Garry but notes he's not impressed with his performances. He thinks Garry's footwork and reach will be too much for Song Kenan, who is raw and has been off for two years. He expects Garry to win but won't bet the -800 moneyline.

Over 0.5 takedowns for Garry on PrizePicks; considers Garry by submission
"Ian Gary pretty much beats him wherever and a minus 800 lines telling you exactly that"
CO
Connor Ruebusch Expert Confident picked Mar 2, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Ian Machado Garry

Connor confidently picks Ian Garry, noting that Garry is a huge welterweight with a reach advantage and superior technical striking. He believes Garry will be too busy and too long for Song Kenan, who relies on opponents rushing him. Connor also points out that Song Kenan has a shaky chin and has been knocked out by lesser strikers, so Garry's power and precision should lead to a finish.

Garry via TKO/KO is minus 120
"I expect fully that Gary's gonna knock him out."
JA
Jacob Lines Expert Lock picked Mar 1, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Ian Machado Garry

Jacob calls Ian Garry the biggest lock on the card, praising his clean striking, counter-striking, and ability to go three rounds. He believes Song Kenan lacks speed and that Garry will put him away early. Jacob is a big fan of Garry as a fighter despite his personality.

"I think Ian Gary is the biggest lock on this card"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Feb 27, 2023 (5 days before fight)
Ian Machado Garry

Garry is a disciplined striker with good range management and a sneaky trip game. Song Kenan has been inactive for over two years and struggles against technically superior strikers. Garry will jab him up and likely get a second or third round stoppage.

Garry inside the distance
"I think that this could be one of those fights where he potentially goes out there and gets a finish... I think if you want to look for that one single bet for this fight it's probably looking for Gary …"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Mar 1, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Ian Machado Garry

Paul picks Garry but is more interested in props. He likes the over 0.5 takedowns for Garry on PrizePicks, thinking Garry may mix in takedowns to show improvement. He notes the -800 moneyline offers no value.

Over 0.5 takedowns for Ian Garry on PrizePicks
"over 0.5 takedowns is exploitable"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Feb 27, 2023 (5 days before fight)
Ian Machado Garry

The MMA Guru picks Ian Machado Garry to win by KO, citing Song Kenan's inactivity and multiple KO losses. He notes Garry's crisp hands and reach advantage, and believes Garry will finish him.

KO win predicted
"I'm gonna go with him winning this one over songkanan... I reckon he'll get a KO as well."
ZA
Zane Simon Expert Confident picked Mar 2, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Ian Machado Garry

Zane also picks Garry confidently, agreeing that Garry's size, reach, and technical improvements make him a clear favorite. He notes that Song Kenan is a cautious, low-output fighter who needs opponents to make mistakes, but Garry is disciplined and will control the range. Zane expects Garry to win by knockout, as Song Kenan has been vulnerable to clean shots.

Garry via TKO/KO is minus 120
"I expect fully that Gary's gonna knock him out."
LOSS vs Max Griffin
KO (punches) R1 2:20 · UFC on ESPN: Brunson vs. Holland · Mar 20, 2021
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Max Griffin 0 14 of 24 58% 14 of 24 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Song Kenan 1 17 of 28 60% 17 of 28 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:28
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Max Griffin 0 14 of 24 58% 14 of 24 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Song Kenan 1 17 of 28 60% 17 of 28 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:28
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Max Griffin 14 of 24 58% 5 of 10 5 of 8 4 of 6 14 of 24 0 of 0 0 of 0
Song Kenan 17 of 28 60% 11 of 17 2 of 7 4 of 4 16 of 27 0 of 0 1 of 1
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Max Griffin 14 of 24 58% 5 of 10 5 of 8 4 of 6 14 of 24 0 of 0 0 of 0
Song Kenan 17 of 28 60% 11 of 17 2 of 7 4 of 4 16 of 27 0 of 0 1 of 1
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Mar 18, 2021 (2 days before fight)
Max Griffin

Big Brady picks Max Griffin, emphasizing the clear path to victory via takedowns. He notes Griffin has a significant wrestling advantage, averaging 2 takedowns per 15 minutes with 53% accuracy, while Song has 45% takedown defense and offers little off his back. Brady expects Griffin to implement a wrestling game plan and win a comfortable decision, though he acknowledges Song's power makes him live.

Max Griffin wins by decision
"i'm gonna say griffin wins a pretty comfortable decision here"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Lean picked Mar 20, 2021 (fight day)
Song Kenan

Daniel Levi picks Song Kenan as an underdog, citing openings for a counter right hand. He acknowledges Griffin's toughness and durability but questions his striking defense and conditioning. He notes that Griffin has lost decisions to washed-up fighters and that the line at -200 is too high. He expects a close fight and likes the plus money.

Song Kenan at +185
"at plus 185 i'll go with the dog uh in this spot to hopefully catch him with something opportunistic"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Mar 18, 2021 (2 days before fight)
Max Griffin

Griffin has more paths to victory: volume striking, takedowns, and cardio. Song needs a KO to win, as he doesn't mix in grappling. Griffin's movement and ability to stay on the outside should allow him to outpoint Song. Griffin's durability is solid; he's only been dropped once in the UFC. Decision prop at +120 is appealing.

Griffin by decision (+120)
"I do like griffin here um and i do like him to win by decision"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Mar 14, 2021 (6 days before fight)
Max Griffin

The MMA Guru picks Max Griffin over Song Kenan. He believes Griffin's pressure, volume, and cage work will overwhelm Kenan, who arguably lost to Derek Krantz. He notes Griffin's reach advantage and recent win over Ramis Bahamad, and expects a unanimous decision (30-27). He also mentions Kenan lost to Brad Riddell and Israel Adesanya, but dismisses that as a fun fact.

"max griffin is going to go out there put a bit of a pace on him he has a massive reach advantage here"
WIN vs Callan Potter
KO (punches) R1 2:20 · UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Hooker · Feb 23, 2020
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Song Kenan 0 7 of 15 46% 8 of 17 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:03
Callan Potter 1 17 of 35 48% 21 of 40 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:07
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Song Kenan 0 7 of 15 46% 8 of 17 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:03
Callan Potter 1 17 of 35 48% 21 of 40 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:07
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Song Kenan 7 of 15 46% 6 of 14 1 of 1 0 of 0 5 of 12 2 of 3 0 of 0
Callan Potter 17 of 35 48% 12 of 29 5 of 6 0 of 0 14 of 29 2 of 5 1 of 1
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Song Kenan 7 of 15 46% 6 of 14 1 of 1 0 of 0 5 of 12 2 of 3 0 of 0
Callan Potter 17 of 35 48% 12 of 29 5 of 6 0 of 0 14 of 29 2 of 5 1 of 1
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Confident picked Feb 21, 2020 (2 days before fight)
Song Kenan

Daniel Levi picks Song Kenan, arguing that Callan Potter takes too many punches and has a questionable chin. He believes Kenan's right hand will be the difference, and that Potter's toughness won't hold up. Levi predicts a knockout in the second round, noting that Potter's win over Mikey Patola was not impressive and that Kenan beats the guys he's supposed to beat.

knockout in the second round
"I'll take Song Kenan by knockout in the second round."
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Feb 14, 2020 (9 days before fight)
Song Kenan

The host picks Song Kenan over Callan Potter, calling both fighters 'garbage' but preferring the younger Song Kenan who has a win in his UFC debut. He notes Potter is older, has taken wear and tear, and was knocked out by Jalin Turner, whom he also calls trash.

"I am gonna go of Caen and song here over Colin Potter I like Colin Potter he's the older guy though I don't like that one bit"
Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Zhang · Aug 31, 2019
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Song Kenan 0 58 of 128 45% 61 of 131 0 of 0 --- 0 1 0:35
Derrick Krantz 0 33 of 85 38% 52 of 105 3 of 6 50% 1 1 5:38
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Song Kenan 0 15 of 44 34% 16 of 45 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:08
Derrick Krantz 0 17 of 44 38% 18 of 45 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:02
2 Song Kenan 0 2 of 7 28% 4 of 9 0 of 0 --- 0 1 0:13
Derrick Krantz 0 5 of 13 38% 21 of 30 2 of 4 50% 1 1 3:47
3 Song Kenan 0 41 of 77 53% 41 of 77 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:14
Derrick Krantz 0 11 of 28 39% 13 of 30 1 of 2 50% 0 0 1:49
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Song Kenan 58 of 128 45% 44 of 98 6 of 19 8 of 11 54 of 122 4 of 6 0 of 0
Derrick Krantz 33 of 85 38% 23 of 74 6 of 7 4 of 4 30 of 78 1 of 4 2 of 3
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Song Kenan 15 of 44 34% 6 of 25 4 of 12 5 of 7 14 of 42 1 of 2 0 of 0
Derrick Krantz 17 of 44 38% 12 of 39 2 of 2 3 of 3 16 of 40 1 of 4 0 of 0
2 Song Kenan 2 of 7 28% 1 of 5 0 of 0 1 of 2 2 of 7 0 of 0 0 of 0
Derrick Krantz 5 of 13 38% 3 of 11 1 of 1 1 of 1 3 of 10 0 of 0 2 of 3
3 Song Kenan 41 of 77 53% 37 of 68 2 of 7 2 of 2 38 of 73 3 of 4 0 of 0
Derrick Krantz 11 of 28 39% 8 of 24 3 of 4 0 of 0 11 of 28 0 of 0 0 of 0
Rolando Bedoya - Fight History
LOSS vs Jamie Mullarkey
Decision R3 5:00 · UFC Fight Night: Ulberg vs. Reyes · Sep 28, 2025
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Jamie Mullarkey 0 43 of 89 48% 47 of 94 3 of 17 17% 0 0 5:41
Rolando Bedoya 0 46 of 116 39% 55 of 129 0 of 0 --- 1 0 0:07
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Jamie Mullarkey 0 3 of 8 37% 3 of 9 2 of 2 100% 0 0 3:49
Rolando Bedoya 0 5 of 10 50% 8 of 14 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
2 Jamie Mullarkey 0 15 of 27 55% 18 of 30 0 of 8 0% 0 0 1:38
Rolando Bedoya 0 10 of 33 30% 15 of 40 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
3 Jamie Mullarkey 0 25 of 54 46% 26 of 55 1 of 7 14% 0 0 0:14
Rolando Bedoya 0 31 of 73 42% 32 of 75 0 of 0 --- 1 0 0:07
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Jamie Mullarkey 43 of 89 48% 32 of 74 7 of 10 4 of 5 40 of 82 3 of 6 0 of 1
Rolando Bedoya 46 of 116 39% 32 of 93 8 of 13 6 of 10 37 of 99 9 of 16 0 of 1
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Jamie Mullarkey 3 of 8 37% 1 of 5 0 of 1 2 of 2 3 of 7 0 of 0 0 of 1
Rolando Bedoya 5 of 10 50% 2 of 5 0 of 2 3 of 3 5 of 9 0 of 0 0 of 1
2 Jamie Mullarkey 15 of 27 55% 12 of 22 2 of 3 1 of 2 13 of 24 2 of 3 0 of 0
Rolando Bedoya 10 of 33 30% 6 of 25 2 of 4 2 of 4 8 of 28 2 of 5 0 of 0
3 Jamie Mullarkey 25 of 54 46% 19 of 47 5 of 6 1 of 1 24 of 51 1 of 3 0 of 0
Rolando Bedoya 31 of 73 42% 24 of 63 6 of 7 1 of 3 24 of 62 7 of 11 0 of 0
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Sep 21, 2025 (7 days before fight)
Jamie Mullarkey

Angelo picks Jamie Mullarkey despite his weak chin, because he believes Mullarkey is the better overall fighter with good grappling and striking. He notes that Mullarkey's opponent Rolando Bedoya has no power and is essentially a human punching bag. Angelo is surprised Mullarkey is the underdog and thinks the line will swing back.

"I think Jamie Malarkey wins this fight. I don't have a bet on him just yet. I'm going to keep an eye on the line. It's kind of tightening, but it hasn't tightened enough for me to be like, 'Ah, …"
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Sep 25, 2025 (3 days before fight)
Rolando Bedoya

Big Brady picks Rolando Bedoya to win by third-round knockout. He argues that while Mullarkey is more skilled, his chin is extremely fragile and he has been knocked out or dropped repeatedly. He believes Bedoya's durability and volume will be key, and that Mullarkey will eventually get hurt. He notes Bedoya is 0-3 in the UFC but tough.

third round knockout
"I'm going to say Bedoya does knock him out. I'm going to say Bedoya knocks out Malarkey."
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Sep 23, 2025 (5 days before fight)
Jamie Mullarkey

Cody picks Mullarkey, believing his striking and wrestling will be enough to outwork Bedoya. He notes Bedoya lacks power and has poor takedown defense, while Mullarkey has fought better strikers and mixed in takedowns. He acknowledges Mullarkey's chin is a concern but thinks Bedoya doesn't have the power to exploit it.

"I end up taking Jamie Malarkey. No doubt about it."
CO
Connor Ruebusch Expert Confident picked Sep 26, 2025 (2 days before fight)
Jamie Mullarkey

Connor agrees, emphasizing that Bedoya is a slow, unpowerful kickboxer with no footwork or speed, while Mullarkey is a tough wrestle-boxer who will make him fight tooth and nail. He notes that Mullarkey's losses are to athletic monsters, and Bedoya is not that. He expects Mullarkey to win a solid all-round MMA fight.

"Yeah, I mean... Mullarkey's got more breadth, more options, and I don't think Bedoya is nearly dangerous enough to put him away."
LU
Lucrative James Expert Hesitant picked Sep 19, 2025 (9 days before fight)
Jamie Mullarkey

James picks Jamie Mullarkey with his logical head, citing Mullarkey's better boxing fundamentals and takedown threat. However, he is very hesitant because Mullarkey's chin has degraded from wars and Bedoya throws high volume. He admits he might bet a Bedoya KO prop if the odds are right, showing low conviction.

Bedoya by KO (potential bet)
"I'm going to pick Jamie Malaki. I'm going to go with my logical head, but honestly, if they give me a prop on Bedoya, I'll probably KO prop on Bedoya, I might take the shot."
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Sep 24, 2025 (4 days before fight)
Jamie Mullarkey

The host thinks Mullarkey is the better overall fighter. He expects Mullarkey's durability to hold up and for him to mix in takedowns and volume to stifle Bedoya and win on the scorecards.

"I think Malarkey is the better overall fighter. If his durability can hold up, look for him to put together a better body of work, mixing in takedowns and volume to really stifle Bedoya and win this fight on the …"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Sep 26, 2025 (2 days before fight)
Rolando Bedoya

The Guru picks Rolando Bedoya over Jamie Mullarkey, citing Mullarkey's tendency to get wobbled and cut open. He believes Bedoya can handle Mullarkey's physicality, as seen in his fight against Chaos Williams. He expects a scrap where Mullarkey is more prone to damage.

"I'm going against Jamie Malarkey here. I'm gonna go over Orlando Badoya."
ZA
Zane Simon Expert Confident picked Sep 26, 2025 (2 days before fight)
Jamie Mullarkey

Zane sees Mullarkey as having more breadth and options than Bedoya, who is a slow, unpowerful pocket kickboxer. He notes that Mullarkey's wrestle-boxing approach and durability should be enough to outwork Bedoya, who has lost all three UFC fights and looked bad. He points out that Mullarkey has beaten athletic fighters and lost only to elite power punchers.

Odds comment: glad the gambler has realized Bedoya shouldn't be a favorite; Mullarkey opened +140 now -120, Bedoya opened -160 now +100
"I'll take Jamie Mullarkey. He's got more breadth, more options, and I don't think Bedoya is nearly dangerous enough to put him away."
LOSS vs Jai Herbert
Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC on ABC: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov · Aug 03, 2024
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Jai Herbert 1 82 of 178 46% 89 of 185 2 of 3 66% 0 0 0:33
Rolando Bedoya 0 67 of 199 33% 71 of 206 0 of 1 0% 0 0 1:11
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Jai Herbert 1 16 of 34 47% 17 of 35 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:06
Rolando Bedoya 0 21 of 58 36% 22 of 60 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:23
2 Jai Herbert 0 29 of 60 48% 29 of 60 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Rolando Bedoya 0 30 of 78 38% 30 of 78 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:03
3 Jai Herbert 0 37 of 84 44% 43 of 90 2 of 3 66% 0 0 0:27
Rolando Bedoya 0 16 of 63 25% 19 of 68 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:45
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Jai Herbert 82 of 178 46% 47 of 132 27 of 36 8 of 10 79 of 173 3 of 4 0 of 1
Rolando Bedoya 67 of 199 33% 29 of 134 10 of 23 28 of 42 64 of 192 3 of 7 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Jai Herbert 16 of 34 47% 7 of 24 8 of 9 1 of 1 14 of 31 2 of 2 0 of 1
Rolando Bedoya 21 of 58 36% 4 of 27 3 of 10 14 of 21 21 of 55 0 of 3 0 of 0
2 Jai Herbert 29 of 60 48% 16 of 38 11 of 18 2 of 4 28 of 58 1 of 2 0 of 0
Rolando Bedoya 30 of 78 38% 12 of 51 7 of 11 11 of 16 27 of 74 3 of 4 0 of 0
3 Jai Herbert 37 of 84 44% 24 of 70 8 of 9 5 of 5 37 of 84 0 of 0 0 of 0
Rolando Bedoya 16 of 63 25% 13 of 56 0 of 2 3 of 5 16 of 63 0 of 0 0 of 0
Play-by-Play
View on Sherdog
Rolando Bedoya vs. Jai Herbert
BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Herbert (-155), Bedoya (+130)

Round 1
Like the last pairing, these two combatants have their backs against the wall here. Winner of just two of his seven UFC outings, Herbert (12-5-1, 2-4-1 UFC) needs to get his hand raised today, but the same can be said for Chute Boxe’s Bedoya (14-3, 0-2 UFC), who wants the third time to be a charm. Something’s gotta give between these lightweights, and referee Lukasz Bosacki will be the first to know. There is a quick glove touch between the two, and Bedoya takes to the center of the cage pushing out a front kick and a body kick to find his range. Bedoya lands with a low kick as he bounces from stance to stance, keeping Herbert guessing early. Herbert paws out a jab that is at least two feet away, and Bedoya pitches a few kicks his way. Herbert gets one leg kick back, and he counters a leg kick with a jab to the body as the kick bounces into his cup. Herbert adjusts his athletic supporter and does not need a pause, and Bedoya takes a moment before drilling him in the face with an overhand right. Bedoya remains busy with low kicks, and Herbert looks for overhand right counters. One lands perfectly, briefly short-circuiting “The Machine,” who drops to a knee. Bedoya is able to get his bearings before Herbert can finish the job, and he works his way upright but is still not totally clear. Herbert pins a one-two on the jaw, forcing the Peruvian to tie him up against the fencing. Herbert gets off a pair of knees and escapes from the clinch, and he puts out a front kick that slaps off the chest of his opponent. Herbert slips from side to side, a cut suddenly developed under his right eye, and Bedoya walks him down throwing hands. Herbert replies with a big knee that is caught, and Bedoya slugs him backwards. Bedoya leaps in with a right hand that misses, and a leg kick does connect. Bedoya goes for another low kick that is not accurate, and he has a winging right hand ricochet off the shoulder. Herbert just misses on a counter right, and he takes two low kicks from the Chute Boxe Diego Lima fighter. Bedoya jams more kicks on the front leg, and Herbert replies with a combination ending with a stiff body kick. Bedoya does not slow kicking the front leg of the Brit, with it glowing red, but he eats another power right hand before the bell.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Herbert
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Herbert
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Herbert

Round 2
Any bleeding beneath Herbert’s right eye is ceased between rounds, but some serious swelling has developed. Bedoya is quick to target that damage, going after straight left hands and following them with leg kicks. Bedoya gets off a right hook and a left on the eye socket, and he parries a body kick and skirts away. Bedoya loads up on power punches as Herbert tries to keep him at bay with a push kick, resulting in some damage on the Brit’s nose. Bedoya gives chase with a few lunging kicks, and he snaps the head back with a right hand when Bedoya gets careless. Bedoya gets excited and wants to brawl, and Herbert clips him two more times when Bedoya comes at him. Herbert gets caught with a right hand as Bedoya corners him, but he manages to pay him back. As Bedoya rushes at him, they tie up, and he knees Herbert square in the groin. Bosacki calls time and warns Bedoya for the foul, and gives Herbert 30 seconds to recover before Herbert is good to go. Herbert is active at the restart with jabs and front kicks, and Bedoya responds with similar strikes and some to the front leg. Herbert uses a number of jabs to catch Bedoya coming at him with his hands down, and he kicks the ribs and just misses with a high kick. Bedoya strides towards him, belts him with an elbow and escapes. Bedoya kicks at the same time as his opponent, but Herbert doubles up on the body kick. Herbert quadruples his jab and dances away from a looping punch, although he does absorb a low kick. Herbert gets a sneaky left hook in when Bedoya is bearing down on him, and Bedoya tanks it and swings back with reckless abandon. Bedoya assaults the front leg and kicks the body, and they trade heavy punches. Herbert backs him off with a thudding knee, and he ducks the swarming punches when Bedoya approaches him again. Herbert zings a right hand that catches Bedoya flush, and a second stuns Bedoya for a moment. Herbert drills the front leg and rips a left to the ribs, and Bedoya replies with a heavy low kick. They clash together, and the horn sounds.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Herbert
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Bedoya
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Herbert

Round 3
The fighters pick up right where they left off, trading strikes from kickboxing range. Bedoya is a bit more reckless than before, swinging just a little harder and slower. Herbert is accurate and quick, beating Bedoya to the punch and mixing things up to throw Bedoya to the mat. The Peruvian springs back up without issue and looks for a trip and throw, only for Herbert to thwart it in part due to a fence grab. Herbert counters with a throw, and Bedoya pulls himself back to his feet by grabbing the fence too—offsetting fouls, but a not particularly thrilled Bosacki. They resume striking, with Herbert jabbing his way into twos, and Bedoya gets his chin checked a few times but is able to take them cleanly. Herbert’s boxing remains crisp, and he mixes in body kicks and slides away from counters. Bedoya reaches him with a low kick, and Herbert doubles up on it and backs off with a right hand. Herbert stumbles, but that might be more due to an awkward step on the edge of the cage, and he recovers. Bedoya closes in on him and tries to take advantage of the moment, but Herbert gets out of danger. Bedoya slips several punches but walks into jabs, and Herbert scoots away from him and again takes a funny step. Bedoya clips Herbert with a right hand, and he lands it again after absorbing a jab. Herbert steps in with a knee, and he chops at the front leg. Bedoya walks him down consistently, keeping his guard up to block a pair of punches. Bedoya connects with a low kick, eats a knee and comes back with a right hand. Bedoya attempts to check a kick and eats a few punches for his effort. Herbert gets in a few punches, and Bedoya goes wide with responsive strikes. Bedoya loads up on a right hand that is easily dodged, and he gets blasted with a right hand but wears it shockingly well. Bedoya misses with a lumbering hook and runs into the wall, and when he recovers, he catches Herbert with a left. Bedoya attempts a spinning back fist, and Herbert boxes him up to the horn.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Herbert (30-27 Herbert)
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Herbert (29-28 Herbert)
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Herbert (30-27 Herbert)

The Official Result
Jai Herbert def. Rolando Bedoya via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Jul 28, 2024 (6 days before fight)
Rolando Bedoya

Angelo picks Bedoya because of his high output and pressure, noting Herbert is a low-volume technical striker who often stares at opponents. He expects Bedoya to land over 100 significant strikes and win a decision. He placed a half-unit bet on Bedoya at +145, expecting the line to tighten.

Bet half a unit at +145
"Rolando's the pick and I threw a half a unit on him at plus 145"
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Aug 1, 2024 (2 days before fight)
Rolando Bedoya

Big Brady is taking another underdog here, citing Jai Herbert's low volume and poor durability. He notes Herbert has become tentative and lacks the chin for brawls, while Bedoya is cutting to lightweight for the first time and has volume and durability advantages. He predicts Bedoya wins by decision.

"I'm going with Boya here ji Herbert is a guy that I've never really been high on"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Jul 30, 2024 (4 days before fight)
Rolando Bedoya

Cody picks Rolando Bedoya, citing his high volume and pressure. He notes that Bedoya lands over 100 significant strikes per fight, while Herbert has low output and tends to fade under pressure. Cody thinks Bedoya's durability and pace will overwhelm Herbert, who has been knocked out in three of four losses. He also mentions that Bedoya arguably beat Chas Skelly and should have won.

"Rolando bedya is my pick too."
DA
Daniel Vreeland Expert Confident picked Jul 31, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Rolando Bedoya

Daniel picks Bedoya, viewing him as a high-volume brawler who can close the distance and overwhelm Herbert. He criticizes Herbert's low output and compares him to a poor man's Leon Edwards. He believes Bedoya's pace and pressure will be too much, especially now that he's at his natural weight class.

"I'm gonna go shoot the Box shoot the Box"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Aug 1, 2024 (2 days before fight)
Jai Herbert

Herbert is the technically better fighter. If his durability holds up, he should out-volume and outpace Bedoya to win on the scorecards.

"ji Herbert if his durability can hold up for him I expect him to go out there out volume and outpace bedya and win this fight on the scorecards"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Jul 30, 2024 (4 days before fight)
Rolando Bedoya

Paul picks Rolando Bedoya, noting that Herbert has low volume and has been knocked out multiple times. He thinks Bedoya's volume and pressure will be too much for Herbert. Paul also mentions that Herbert was not booked for the UK card, which suggests the UFC doesn't value him highly. He believes Bedoya can win a decision or even stop Herbert.

"I'm going to be taking another Underdog here in Rolando badya."
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Jul 30, 2024 (4 days before fight)
Jai Herbert

The MMA Guru picks Jai Herbert over Rolando Bedoya, noting Bedoya's lack of power and that he is moving down in weight. He believes Herbert's record is forged within the UFC and that Herbert will hurt Bedoya, possibly getting a TKO. He criticizes Bedoya's body and power, suggesting Herbert could land a front kick or knee to the body.

TKO
"I'm going to go J Herber over Rolando bedya... I just don't think Rolando badya has the power to get respect from ji Herber"
LOSS vs Song Kenan
Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie · Aug 26, 2023
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Song Kenan 1 75 of 149 50% 85 of 161 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:40
Rolando Bedoya 0 112 of 258 43% 112 of 260 0 of 4 0% 0 0 0:33
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Song Kenan 0 16 of 34 47% 17 of 36 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Rolando Bedoya 0 32 of 77 41% 32 of 77 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:16
2 Song Kenan 0 24 of 50 48% 26 of 52 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:23
Rolando Bedoya 0 39 of 85 45% 39 of 86 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:13
3 Song Kenan 1 35 of 65 53% 42 of 73 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:17
Rolando Bedoya 0 41 of 96 42% 41 of 97 0 of 2 0% 0 0 0:04
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Song Kenan 75 of 149 50% 54 of 118 16 of 24 5 of 7 68 of 140 6 of 8 1 of 1
Rolando Bedoya 112 of 258 43% 36 of 146 27 of 49 49 of 63 104 of 245 8 of 13 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Song Kenan 16 of 34 47% 7 of 22 6 of 8 3 of 4 15 of 31 1 of 3 0 of 0
Rolando Bedoya 32 of 77 41% 11 of 40 4 of 16 17 of 21 30 of 72 2 of 5 0 of 0
2 Song Kenan 24 of 50 48% 20 of 42 3 of 6 1 of 2 23 of 49 1 of 1 0 of 0
Rolando Bedoya 39 of 85 45% 10 of 49 14 of 19 15 of 17 36 of 81 3 of 4 0 of 0
3 Song Kenan 35 of 65 53% 27 of 54 7 of 10 1 of 1 30 of 60 4 of 4 1 of 1
Rolando Bedoya 41 of 96 42% 15 of 57 9 of 14 17 of 25 38 of 92 3 of 4 0 of 0
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Aug 20, 2023 (6 days before fight)
Rolando Bedoya

Angelo believes Bedoya has a good chin to withstand Song's power, forward pressure, and grinding ability. He notes that Bedoya is a three-to-one favorite but winless in the UFC, so he includes him in a small two-fighter parlay to improve the odds. He is confident Bedoya wins.

Included in a small two-fighter parlay
"Ronaldo bedoya should win this fight he's got good enough chin to wear songs power probably won't matter"
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Aug 21, 2023 (5 days before fight)
Rolando Bedoya

Big Brady highlights Bedoya's incredible chin and durability, noting he has a brick for a head and can eat shots. He criticizes Bedoya's striking defense but believes his volume and power will overwhelm Song Kenan. He questions how Song can knock out someone with such a durable chin and predicts Bedoya will land big shots and finish Song.

knockout
"give me badoi to win this fight I'll say knocks out song Canon"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Lean picked Aug 24, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Rolando Bedoya

Cody picks Bedoya despite the high price, noting his impressive debut against Chaos Williams. He thinks Bedoya's durability and cardio will overwhelm Song Kenan, who has been inactive. Cody is not thrilled with the price but expects Bedoya to win.

"I think you walk so 350 yeah it's too much for an 0-1 guy but I mean that all in one guy should probably go out here and perform"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Confident picked Aug 24, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Rolando Bedoya

Daniel picks Rolando Bedoya, citing his massive volume advantage. He notes that Bedoya landed more strikes in round three of his last fight than Song has in any UFC fight. He believes Song's only path is a knockout, but Bedoya has a great chin and head movement. He mentions that Bedoya's calf kicks will be a major weapon against Song's heavy lead leg. He bet 2 units at -225 and is confident.

"I took Rolando at minus 225 about a week or two ago and uh you know so I take it on minus 225 and then the next day the line has already moved to minus 240 minus 250"
LU
Lucrative James Expert Confident picked Aug 26, 2023 (fight day)
Rolando Bedoya

James is confident Bedoya wins, citing his pace, pressure, and durability after surviving Chaos Williams' power. He notes Song Kenan has low volume, poor cardio, and is getting older. He expects Bedoya to put the pace on Song and likely finish him late. He also mentions Bedoya's youth and grit as advantages.

Bedoya round 2 or 3 finish mentioned as likely
"I think bedoy is going to put the pace on him probably finish him"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Aug 22, 2023 (4 days before fight)
Rolando Bedoya

The host notes Song Kenan is on a two-fight losing streak and has moved to Kill Cliff FC to save his roster spot. He believes Song can be outworked and that Bedoya's forward pressure, relentless combinations, and power will catch up to Song. The host expects Bedoya to get his first UFC win by knockout, possibly in the second or third round, and calls Bedoya a 'star waiting to pop'.

"I think that bedoya is a star with waiting to pop he just needs a little bit more experience and this was the perfect matchup for him to try to bounce back."
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Lean picked Aug 24, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Song Kenan

Paul is tempted by the underdog on Song Kenan, citing the Asian fighter advantage and potential overvaluation of Bedoya after one fight. He notes Bedoya's price is inflated and Song Kenan has power. Paul is not confident but likes the value.

"I don't like song but like plus 250 you know Asian fighter in Asia"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Aug 22, 2023 (4 days before fight)
Rolando Bedoya

The MMA Guru picks Rolando Bedoya over Song Kenan, impressed by Bedoya's debut against Chaos Williams where he landed cleaner shots and showed composure. He notes Bedoya's youth (26), boxing technique, and low kicks. He criticizes Song Kenan's recent losses and damage taken, including a KO by Max Griffin and a beating from Ian Garry. He predicts a unanimous decision win for Bedoya, possibly 30-27.

Unanimous decision predicted
"I'm gonna swipe with Rolando bedoya very impressed with his debut and for a 26 year old I think he's got a bright future in the sport"
LOSS vs Khaos Williams
Decision (split) (27–30, 29–28, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC 288: Sterling vs. Cejudo · May 06, 2023
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Khaos Williams 0 130 of 283 45% 131 of 284 0 of 0 --- 0 0 1:13
Rolando Bedoya 0 149 of 209 71% 150 of 210 0 of 2 0% 0 0 0:07
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Khaos Williams 0 44 of 88 50% 45 of 89 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:48
Rolando Bedoya 0 44 of 56 78% 45 of 57 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:00
2 Khaos Williams 0 39 of 90 43% 39 of 90 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:18
Rolando Bedoya 0 40 of 60 66% 40 of 60 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
3 Khaos Williams 0 47 of 105 44% 47 of 105 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:07
Rolando Bedoya 0 65 of 93 69% 65 of 93 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:07
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Khaos Williams 130 of 283 45% 68 of 205 29 of 38 33 of 40 126 of 276 4 of 7 0 of 0
Rolando Bedoya 149 of 209 71% 103 of 150 15 of 17 31 of 42 136 of 196 13 of 13 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Khaos Williams 44 of 88 50% 21 of 59 15 of 19 8 of 10 42 of 84 2 of 4 0 of 0
Rolando Bedoya 44 of 56 78% 26 of 34 9 of 10 9 of 12 37 of 49 7 of 7 0 of 0
2 Khaos Williams 39 of 90 43% 17 of 60 8 of 13 14 of 17 37 of 87 2 of 3 0 of 0
Rolando Bedoya 40 of 60 66% 25 of 38 3 of 4 12 of 18 37 of 57 3 of 3 0 of 0
3 Khaos Williams 47 of 105 44% 30 of 86 6 of 6 11 of 13 47 of 105 0 of 0 0 of 0
Rolando Bedoya 65 of 93 69% 52 of 78 3 of 3 10 of 12 62 of 90 3 of 3 0 of 0
Play-by-Play
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Rolando Bedoya vs. Kalinn Williams
BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Williams (-305), Bedoya (+255)

Round 1
Carrying on the prelims is a welterweight clash when power puncher Williams (13-3, 4-2 UFC) introduces Peruvian newcomer Bedoya (14-1, 0-0 UFC) to the promotion. Fists are sure to fly soon, and referee Keith Peterson is right on top of the nonsense-free action when it begins. Before the looming slugfest, they tap their gloves together. Bedoya starts off with a leg kick, and Williams marches him down and slugs him in the face. Bedoya wobbles back, keeping his head on a swivel, and he appears no worse for wear after the charging salvo. Williams continues plodding forward, stringing punches together, and Bedoya skirts on the outside to protect his mug from the brunt of the damage. Williams shows no fear and throws caution to the wind, catching Bedoya but not hurting him, and the two wind up in the clinch. Bedoya sneaks up a few knees before breaking off, and he flashes out a jab when Williams comes at him. Bedoya pushes out a front kick and a one-two, and Williams no-sells it and throws a straight right hand down the pipe. Bedoya attacks the body with a kick, and he loads up with a few punches to the midsection. Bedoya grins and circles away, smacking the lead leg with a kick but getting belted in the face with a right hand from “Khaos.” Bedoya hammers the breadbasket with a few knees, and Williams gets one off on the break. Williams whiffs with a right hand, and he counters with a left over the guard. Williams intercepts his foe with a short right hand, and Bedoya flashes a big grin after taking it flush. “The Ox Fighter” goes for a kick to the body, and he strings several punches into a body kick as Bedoya grimaces. Bedoya fires back, and Williams grabs hold of his foe to conclude the close round.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Williams
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Williams
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Williams

Round 2
The second round kicks off with a body kick from the Peruvian fighter, and brimming with confidence, he throws one low. Williams counters with a calf kick, and he slides back from a windmilling right hand that zooms past his face. “Khaos” digs in another low kick, and he catches a front kick to land his shin on the inside. Williams cracks the chin with a few punches, and Bedoya smiles at him and shakes it off, only to absorb a chopping low kick at the end of a combination. Bedoya lets go with a leg kick, and he counters a kick with a right hand around the guard. Williams surges forward with three punches, making the Peruvian smile. They trade leg kicks, and Bedoya gets in a right hand and a front kick. Williams ignores it and comes out firing, and Bedoya catches him with another right on the chin. After a brief clinch, Williams splits it up with a sharp uppercut, and Bedoya answers with a leg kick that makes Williams frown. Williams scores two punches coming forward, and Bedoya shakes them off and starts showboating and taunting his foe. Williams does not bite, instead loading up with two leg kicks, and Bedoya makes a matador motion. Williams clubs his man with a looping left and a hard right leg kick, and Bedoya replies with a knee up the middle. The Peruvian fighter kicks low and then high, surprising “Khaos” with his shin to the chin. Williams tanks it without flinching, and he springs into action with a few punches and a body kick. Williams splits the guard with a pair of punches, and Bedoya answers with a leg kick that irritates Williams. To respond to that, the American pops him with a few punches, and both men tag the other in a fierce exchange. The two welterweights clash legs together with one final kick, and the round concludes.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Williams
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Williams
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Williams

Round 3
There is a final clap of hands to open up the last round, and they begin trading shortly thereafter. Williams smacks his shin on the inside of the leg, and he counters Bedoya’s kick with two punches down Broadway. This leads to a clinch, and they break away and sting one another with power shots. Williams lets fly four punches and a leg kick, and Bedoya replies with a few leg kicks to draw a reaction. Williams is intercepted when lunging, and he takes an elbow that stuns him. Bedoya decides to throw leather, and Williams obliges him and does not throw as many kicks. Bedoya flicks out a few jabs and shells up when Williams swings back at him with a vengeance. Bedoya slips back when tossing out a low kick, and Williams stands right in front of him and strikes. Williams absorbs a flush leg kick that makes him stumble, and his plant leg is compromised and he cannot throw quite as hard as before. Bedoya jabs and sticks a leg kick, and Williams replies in kind. They both push off with lefts, and Bedoya pops his man with a one-two. Williams gets clinched and breaks away with a vertical elbow, and he loops a right hand that smashes square into the newcomer’s chin. Bedoya’s beard is made of tougher stuff, as he does not appear fazed and instead goes right back to chopping at Williams’ leg. Bedoya throws, and Williams replies. Bedoya doubles up on a few jabs, and Williams hurts him with a leg kick. The two rock one another with right hands, and they gather their bearings and hear the final horn blare. This one could go either way.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Bedoya (29-28 Williams)
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Bedoya (29-28 Williams)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Bedoya (29-28 Williams)

The Official Result
Kalinn Williams def. Rolando Bedoya via Split Decision (27-30, 29-28, 29-28)
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Apr 30, 2023 (6 days before fight)
Khaos Williams

Angelo picks Khaos Williams confidently, citing his insane power and durability. He notes that Rolando Bedoya is hittable, as seen in his fight against Pablo de Horta where he was consistently landed on. Angelo believes if Khaos lands with even 10% of the accuracy Pablo did, he will win by knockout. However, he acknowledges that if Bedoya's chin holds up, his volume could win a decision. Angelo plans to wait for round props before betting.

waiting for round props
"chaos is going to be the pick here he's as I mentioned the at least for now the biggest favorite on this card"
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked May 1, 2023 (5 days before fight)
Khaos Williams

Big Brady picks Williams, calling it a terrible matchup for Bedoya. He notes Bedoya has awful striking defense, walking forward with his hands low, and Williams has elite power. He believes Williams will knock Bedoya out within the first two minutes, as Bedoya's style of eating punches won't work against a power puncher like Williams.

First round knockout prediction
"I think chaos Williams starches bedoya within the first two minutes"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked May 3, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Khaos Williams

Cody is very confident in Williams, describing Bedoya as a 'dead man walking.' He notes Bedoya's competition in Peru is weak, his striking is wild and technical, and he has no wrestling to avoid Williams' power. Williams has improved significantly, training with top guys, and has knockout power in both hands. He expects an early KO.

Williams inside the distance; Williams round 1
"I would think Roland bedoya is a Dead Man Walking On The Green Mile"
CO
Connor Ruebusch Expert Confident picked May 4, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Khaos Williams

Connor agrees, noting Williams has power and a blitzing style that will work against Bedoya's poor defense. He mentions Williams is durable and has been in scrappy fights. Bedoya is fun but too reckless, and Williams should win.

Bedoya opened +231, now +264; Williams opened -280, now -313.
"Yeah, I mean, I think the prevailing feeling about this matchup should be, why is it happening?"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked May 1, 2023 (5 days before fight)
Khaos Williams

The host picks Khaos Williams by knockout in the second round. He believes Williams' higher level experience and bigger knockout power will be decisive in a wild exchange. He notes there is value on Bedoya but prefers the more battle-tested fighter. He also recommends the fight doesn't go to decision.

Fight doesn't go to decision, Williams by knockout round 2
"give me chaos Williams by knockout probably in the second round"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked May 3, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Khaos Williams

Paul agrees, saying the obvious play is Williams inside the distance. He notes Williams has 'death touch' and is overdue for a knockout. He expects Williams to come out aggressive and finish early.

Williams inside the distance
"the obvious play is chaos Williams inside the distance"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked May 1, 2023 (5 days before fight)
Khaos Williams

The Guru picks Williams, calling Bedoya's debut a terrible matchup. He notes Williams' reach advantage and power, and that Bedoya has been off for over a year. He expects Williams to land a first-round KO, as Bedoya will have octagon jitters on a PPV card.

first round KO
"I think it's a recipe for a first round KO for chaos Williams here"
ZA
Zane Simon Expert Confident picked May 4, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Khaos Williams

Zane picks Williams because of his massive power and blitzing style, which should overwhelm Bedoya's poor defense. He notes Bedoya is fun but messy, and Williams is durable and can force his fight. Bedoya is likely to get sucked into Williams' brawl and won't make him do something else.

Bedoya opened +231, now +264; Williams opened -280, now -313.
"I don't see Bedoya making him do something else. Everybody should be picking Williams until proved otherwise."
Expert Picks (8)
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Aug 20, 2023 (6 days before fight)
Rolando Bedoya

Angelo believes Bedoya has a good chin to withstand Song's power, forward pressure, and grinding ability. He notes that Bedoya is a three-to-one favorite but winless in the UFC, so he includes him in a small two-fighter parlay to improve the odds. He is confident Bedoya wins.

Included in a small two-fighter parlay
"Ronaldo bedoya should win this fight he's got good enough chin to wear songs power probably won't matter"
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Aug 21, 2023 (5 days before fight)
Rolando Bedoya

Big Brady highlights Bedoya's incredible chin and durability, noting he has a brick for a head and can eat shots. He criticizes Bedoya's striking defense but believes his volume and power will overwhelm Song Kenan. He questions how Song can knock out someone with such a durable chin and predicts Bedoya will land big shots and finish Song.

knockout
"give me badoi to win this fight I'll say knocks out song Canon"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Lean picked Aug 24, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Rolando Bedoya

Cody picks Bedoya despite the high price, noting his impressive debut against Chaos Williams. He thinks Bedoya's durability and cardio will overwhelm Song Kenan, who has been inactive. Cody is not thrilled with the price but expects Bedoya to win.

"I think you walk so 350 yeah it's too much for an 0-1 guy but I mean that all in one guy should probably go out here and perform"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Confident picked Aug 24, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Rolando Bedoya

Daniel picks Rolando Bedoya, citing his massive volume advantage. He notes that Bedoya landed more strikes in round three of his last fight than Song has in any UFC fight. He believes Song's only path is a knockout, but Bedoya has a great chin and head movement. He mentions that Bedoya's calf kicks will be a major weapon against Song's heavy lead leg. He bet 2 units at -225 and is confident.

"I took Rolando at minus 225 about a week or two ago and uh you know so I take it on minus 225 and then the next day the line has already moved to minus 240 minus 250"
LU
Lucrative James Expert Confident picked Aug 26, 2023 (fight day)
Rolando Bedoya

James is confident Bedoya wins, citing his pace, pressure, and durability after surviving Chaos Williams' power. He notes Song Kenan has low volume, poor cardio, and is getting older. He expects Bedoya to put the pace on Song and likely finish him late. He also mentions Bedoya's youth and grit as advantages.

Bedoya round 2 or 3 finish mentioned as likely
"I think bedoy is going to put the pace on him probably finish him"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Aug 22, 2023 (4 days before fight)
Rolando Bedoya

The host notes Song Kenan is on a two-fight losing streak and has moved to Kill Cliff FC to save his roster spot. He believes Song can be outworked and that Bedoya's forward pressure, relentless combinations, and power will catch up to Song. The host expects Bedoya to get his first UFC win by knockout, possibly in the second or third round, and calls Bedoya a 'star waiting to pop'.

"I think that bedoya is a star with waiting to pop he just needs a little bit more experience and this was the perfect matchup for him to try to bounce back."
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Lean picked Aug 24, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Song Kenan

Paul is tempted by the underdog on Song Kenan, citing the Asian fighter advantage and potential overvaluation of Bedoya after one fight. He notes Bedoya's price is inflated and Song Kenan has power. Paul is not confident but likes the value.

"I don't like song but like plus 250 you know Asian fighter in Asia"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Aug 22, 2023 (4 days before fight)
Rolando Bedoya

The MMA Guru picks Rolando Bedoya over Song Kenan, impressed by Bedoya's debut against Chaos Williams where he landed cleaner shots and showed composure. He notes Bedoya's youth (26), boxing technique, and low kicks. He criticizes Song Kenan's recent losses and damage taken, including a KO by Max Griffin and a beating from Ian Garry. He predicts a unanimous decision win for Bedoya, possibly 30-27.

Unanimous decision predicted
"I'm gonna swipe with Rolando bedoya very impressed with his debut and for a 26 year old I think he's got a bright future in the sport"