Featherweight, Masuto Kawana Vs. Young Jae Song
Tale of the Tape
Masuti Kawana
Tokyo, Japan
29
Five-foot-seven
9-3
Combined opponent’s record: 51-35-6
Young Jae Song
Gangwon, South Korea
28
Five-foot-nine
6-0-1
Combined opponent’s record: 48-33-12
Pros and Cons
Masuto Kawana
Pros
- Physially strong
- Good wrestling
- Aggressive
Cons
- Poor cardio
- No head movement
- Squarred stance
- Advances in straight lines
Young Jae Song
Pros
- Good clinchwork
- Utilizes trips takedowns well
- Smooth back take
- Durable
- Good shotplacement
- Knockout power
- Good bodywork
Cons
- Reckless
Prediction: There is nothing special about Kawana. He’s going to come forward and attempt to win off pressure, cage wrestling, and wearing on guys. His takedown defense is big gray area.
Song is an all-action fighter which is why all his wins come inside the distance. The only thing with Song is that he’s willing to take damage to give it. Although it’s dangerous it’s what makes him good because his shot placement and power are on display. He is reckless but does go to the body and head and so far he’s been the hammer and not the nail.
Kawana isn’t really going to put Song in any danger at Road to UFC 3. Kawana is likely to be the one taking damage and slowing down as the fight goes on. This should be Song by KO/TKO.
