When Casey Kenney steps into the Octagon this Saturday, he’s looking forward to a big fight with a big finish. That’s what he told Just Scrap Radio, discussing his aim to become a more active fighter.
“I normally like to stay a little bit busier. But, I needed a bit more of a break after the last one. I’m trying to get three or four in this year. Four will be pushing it now.
Casey Kenney is looking to knock Song Yadong out
On his upcoming fight with Song Yadong, he said:“We fought back on the same card in March and we both took an L that night so I kind of figured this matchup was coming.
We are both in the top-15, top-20 area so I figured we would get matched up. I feel like I almost just had a training camp from Song, just taking some pointers from Kyler. I have all the information I can get.”
Casey Kenney is aware that Song Yadong is a tough, durable fighter. However, thanks to teammate Kyler Philips’ intervention and faith in his own abilities, he sees himself stopping Yadong eventually.
“I like to throw down too, so hopefully I can put him away early. But, if I put him away in the second or third round, run him over, it’s definitely part of the game plan.
I’m well prepared to crack him a bunch and he’s still there. We’ll see if the crowd lets us shoot.
We get in there, throw down, the crowd might pull us through the rounds standing up. It’s mixed martial arts, you got to win the rounds, too.”
If Kenney can secure an impressive win this weekend, he may well see himself climbing the ranks. He clearly understands that fighters don’t just have to fight. They have to entertain the crowd in order to build a following and justify bigger fights, higher-ranked opponents, and the good graces of the UFC brass.
Kenney’s goal is to challenge for the title, and securing a win this weekend is only the first step.
“It gets me back on track. Working my way back to the title is the ultimate goal.
Just back on track in the winner’s circle, it doesn’t throw me in the rankings, but I think the winner of this fight gets a ranked opponent next.”
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