UFC 265 kicks off with a stellar matchup between Song Yadong and Casey Kenney. This Bantamweight bout has a ton on the line for both fighters, as the winner will inch ever closer to breaking into the top 15. It's time to continue our UFC odds series with a Song Yadong-Casey Kenney prediction and pick.

Song Yadong has been on a tear since entering the UFC in 2017. He's gone 5-1-1 in his last seven fights after suffering a loss in his last bout. Yadong aims to get things back on track with a win on Saturday night.

Casey Kenney has also been impressive in the UFC so far. Since joining the organization, Kenney has gone 5-2 in his last seven fights. He's also coming off of a loss, so a win at UFC 265 could put Kenney back in the mix of the Bantamweight division.

Here's how the sportsbooks have set the odds for this Bantamweight matchup.

UFC 265 odds: Song Yadong-Casey Kenney odds

Song Yadong (+100)

Casey Kenney (-120)

Over 2.5 rounds (-220)

Under 2.5 rounds (+180)

How Song Yadong wins the fight

“The Terminator” is an exciting young fighter who likes to stand and bang. At just 23 years old, Yadong already has 22 professional fights under his belt. He tends to make mistakes though which has resulted in five total losses. Yadong has the potential to be a top contender one day and a win over Casey Kenney could be the beginning of a long win-streak.

Song Yadong will want to keep this fight on the feet as his opponent is dangerous on the ground. Avoiding the clinch and stuffing takedowns is a must if he hopes to come out of UFC 265 victorious. Look for Yadong to keep his distance and try to turn this bout into a slugfest. If he can do that, he'll tip the odds back in his favor.

How Casey Kenney wins the fight

Kenney is a known Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu artist as he's achieved five wins via submission. He has a decent stand-up game making him more well-rounded than most believe, which is likely why he holds the slight edge in the odds. A win at UFC 265 will be huge for his career, as he'll finally come closer to being ranked in the Bantamweight division.

His opponent is a dangerous striker, and even though Casey Kenney can hold his own, the smart move is to take this fight to the ground. Yadong is an aggressive fighter, so Kenney's game plan should be to use that to his advantage. Look for Casey Kenney to potentially allow his opponent to come forward to bait him into a clinch. From there, Kenney can work the takedown and beat up his opponent on the ground.

Song Yadong-Casey Kenney prediction & pick

These guys are evenly matched and have the potential to be the Fight of the Night. It should be a back and forth bout and could be a tough call for the judges if it goes the distance. Look for Yadong to turn this into an ugly brawl while Kenney attempts to turn this into a war on the ground. Yadong is the slight underdog, but he could end this fight early with a prolific strike.

FINAL SONG YADONG-CASEY KENNEY PICK: Song Yadong wins via KO/TKO in Round 2