Yadong Song will be looking to get back to winning ways at UFC 265. The Chinese bantamweight has been matched with Casey Kenney in Houston on August 7th (local time).
Song (16-5-1-1) suffered his maiden defeat inside the octagon at UFC 259, dropping a decision to Kyler Phillips. He had five wins and one draw in his first six fights for the promotion.
The 23 year old has been matched with Kenney (16-3-1) who also saw a winning streak snapped at UFC 259. He dropped a decision to former bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz, snapping a run of three straight victories for the former Legacy FC 125lbs and 135lbs champion.
The card will be headlined by a bantamweight title fight. Amanda Nunes (21-4) will have an opportunity to underline her credentials for being the greatest female fighter of all time when she defends her belt against Julianna Peña (10-4).
Also on the cad is former flyweight champion Jose Aldo (29-7). The 34 year old will be looking to make it back to back wins when he faces off against compatriot Pedro Munhoz (19-5-0-1).
UFC 265, August 7th, Houston
Amanda Nunes (c) vs. Julianna Peña (For bantamweight title)
Vince Morales vs. Drako Rodriguez (Bantamweight)
Johnny Muñoz Jr. vs. Jamey Simmons (Bantamweight)
José Aldo vs. Pedro Munhoz (Bantamweight)
Melissa Gatto vs. Victoria Leonardo (Flyweight)
Casey Kenney vs. Song Yadong (Bantamweight)
