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April 19, 2009
UFC® 97 REDEMPTION – Kang Back On Track
Denis Kang fought in front of a sold out crowd at the Centre Bell and scored a unanimous decision over Xavier Foupa Pokam last night in front of his new home crowd in Montreal.

Reminiscent of the great Anderson Silva, "Professor X" delivered some dazzling knees and high flying kicks hoping to make an example of Kang for his UFC debut. Kang however, the veteran of the two, remained calm and took Foupa-Pokam to the matt in GSP fashion. At 3 minutes into the bought it looked as though Kang was about to pull off an arm triangle but the wiley "Professor X" slipped out and seemed to be on a mission to deliver the knock-out kicks he's known for. Unphased, Kang was comfortable trading on his feet landing repetitive body shots and a solid left hook to the chin of the French Kick Boxer. The first round ended with Kang delivering elbows from side mount.

In round two Kang seemed to have solved the timing of the Professor's stand up and stocked his fatigued opponent relentlessly. At one point Foupa-Pokam was so exhausted he looked as though he was baiting Kang.

There was litle action in the third until Denis proved he had a chin when he ate a solid knee from the dangerous Frenchman. The bell rung with Kang taking the Professor down at will and delivering a punishing ground and pound. Solid win for the Canuck.