UFC Quick Quote: Denis Kang doesn't like to pull out
by Jesse Holland on Apr 8, 2009 10:02 AM EDT
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"I’m the kind of guy who doesn’t want to pull out of a fight, no matter what. If there is a way I can fight, I’ll fight. Anyone who fights for a living knows you really never are healthy in a fight. My right hand has been broken three times. You should see what I’ve gone through with that. It looks like a lump of flesh and bones. You do what you have to do. Injuries are part of it. Every fighter always wants to perform well, and I’m no different, but in this fight, I have a little extra incentive. I hope to be able to show my skills in this fight."
Denis Kang (31-11-1) talks to Yahoo Sports about redeeming himself inside the Octagon when he takes on promotional newcomer Xavier Foupa-Pokum (20-9) at UFC 97 from The Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on April 18. Kang — who has enjoyed success primarily in Japan and Korea fighting in the PRIDE and Spirit MC organizations — knows that there is a long road ahead of him to be considered a number one contender in the eyes of his latest employer, especially after getting choked out by Alan Belcher at UFC 93 (despite competing three weeks after breaking his ankle). Does he have the goods to make some noise in the 185-pound division? Or is it too little, too late?
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I don’t see him winning this fight.
Though I’d like to be wrong, I’m a big fan.
by Jon on Apr 8, 2009 10:22 AM EDT reply actions
I really like Kang and he is very well rounded but just seems to make silly mistakes that cost him the fight but if he isn’t prepared for “Professor X” then he could be upset in this one too as the french cage rage veteran is a tough SOB with solid standup.
This has fireworks written all over it.
Prediction Kang 2nd Round TKO.
by Ca$z on Apr 8, 2009 10:24 AM EDT reply actions
Isnt professor X more of a ground fighter? I would think that Kang should stand with him an avoid the ground game, but I have only seen Professor X fight once or twice, so i will defer to you when it comes to this subject!
If Kang broke his ankle 3 weeks before the Belcher fight then I am impressed. He didnt make any excuses about it…as a matter of fact this is the 1st we have ever heard of it. He didnt take anything away from Belcher….and I respect that! Injuries arent excuses, they are just Facts! No excuses made by Kang, he is just going in there looking to do better against Professor X, and I RESPECT THAT!!!!
btw, Mr. Jesse HOlland: This was another fight I announced about a solid week before you did! If you are going to remind me every time 1 outo f my 100’s of fight announcements turn out to be False…Then I will Keep reminding you every time they turn out be true!
Wars ON Mr. HOlland! Im gunning for you baby!
Just breaking ballz, u da man! Can I get a lil love Jesse?
by john on Apr 8, 2009 10:45 AM EDT up reply actions
i only seen him fight ninja rua and he beat him on the ground quite easily so im not sure sorry
by ukmma on Apr 8, 2009 10:50 AM EDT up reply actions
If Kang can beat Professor X, and Bisping loses to Hendo (which he wont!)…. I would love to see Kang and Bisping go at it!
by john on Apr 8, 2009 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions
I would like to see that fight, and unlike you, I think it is very likely because Bisping will lose to Hendo.
by naturalshadow on Apr 8, 2009 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Kang is better on the ground for sure and he has a big wrestling edge on him so long as he doesn’t make dumb mistakes over and over like with Belcher. UFC won’t get rid of him until at least they hold one card in Korea.
by NameNotRequired on Apr 8, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Sounds to me Kang is already laying the groundwork for another “fact”.
by MC on Apr 8, 2009 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions
John, professor X has legit skills wherever this goes. If anything i would say that his true skills lie with his striking.
He has a long reach, hits hard and has top level muay thai skills. Not just because of his appearance buy also because of his skill set he reminds me of Anderson Silva. very acurate and rangey.
Honestly he is a really tough test for Kang.
As far as ground skills, he is more than comfortable on his back and likes to work a body triangle guard with his long legs (Silva comparrison again). He posts of his hips quickly and has great arm bars and triangles.
Its clear from this post that i am a fan but please believe me when i say, he is a talented guy. I can’t believe that its taken him this long to be snapped up by the UFC.
I see it going like this, Pokum working Kang on his feet before Kang starts panicing and taking it to the ground… submission follows then its bye bye Kang.
by Nick J on Apr 8, 2009 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Professor X is a straight up deadly striker man there was an article about him on UFC.com, this guy is a badass and i wouldn’t be shocked if he pulled off the upset again Kang
by "I came, I saw, I conquered" - "Veni, Vidi, Vici" on Apr 8, 2009 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions
kang wouldn’t have to pull out for me. i’m on bc.
by whatever. on Apr 8, 2009 1:17 PM EDT reply actions
Immediately my mind went to the gutter LOL. Kang’s a pretty good fighter but very inconsistent, would like to see him win a few in a row.
by nathan on Apr 8, 2009 1:24 PM EDT reply actions
Poor choice of a title. Why would he want to keep it in?
by Jimmy on Apr 8, 2009 1:41 PM EDT reply actions
Kang will be ready. Frenchie’s gonna get a hurt real bad.
Mark my words.
by djmatt604 on Apr 8, 2009 2:10 PM EDT reply actions
i hope your right but i wont surprised if your wrong
by Jared on Apr 8, 2009 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions
How do you guys think Bisping will beat Hendo? Hendo is so so so tough..He will take bisping down and beat the hell out of him…for sure yo..
by What? on Apr 8, 2009 4:20 PM EDT reply actions
I think Xavier is looking good in this one. Knowing Kang has a few injuries (ankle and hand), it’s going to be especially hard for him to eek this out against Pokum.
I’ve seen a couple of Xavier’s recent fights, and he is definitely improving with each one. He’s also a really young fighter at 26.
Kang is the favourite in this fight because of his reputation in Pride and Spirit, but he looked awful against Belcher, and Belcher is no top 10 (or top 20) MW.
Professor X by KO in the second.
by J on Apr 8, 2009 8:47 PM EDT reply actions
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