Kevin Jousset beat Song Kenan by unanimous decision after a clinical striking performance. Photo / Getty Images
Kevin Jousset has announced himself as a bona fide contender in the UFC’s welterweight division with a clinical striking performance in Las Vegas.
In his bout against Song Kenan, Jousset outlanded his Chinese counterpart 158 strikes to 88, landing 134 significant strikes to Kenan’s 62. By the end of
the 15 minutes, the damage on Kenan’s face told the story, with Jousset claiming a clear unanimous decision win.
Jousset, who has been training in Auckland’s City Kickboxing gym since moving to New Zealand in 2019, made a statement in his win over a dangerous and more experienced fighter, backing up his first-round submission win on UFC debut in September.
The 30-year-old originally from Bordeaux in France has a background in judo, but it was his striking that dictated the fight. Holding a reach advantage over Kenan, who went into the fight with a 20-7 record and wins in three of his last five UFC bouts, Jousset worked well behind his jab, made a big impact with his leg kicks, and froze Kenan with his feints; picking his moments of when to attack well.
It was one way traffic in the first round as Jousset was finding a home with his jab frequently while Kenan seemed lost with when to attack.
