Flyweight: Sim Kia Xiong Vs. Peter Danesoe
Tale of the Tape
Sim Kai Xiong
Singapore
25-years-old
5’7″
5-0
Ten-fight win streak
Combined opponents’ record: 8-1
Singapore
25-years-old
5’7″
5-0
Ten-fight win streak
Combined opponents’ record: 8-1
Peter Danesoe
Chiang Mai, Thailand
22-years-old
5’7″
5-2
Five-fight win streak
Combined opponents’ record: 5-3
Chiang Mai, Thailand
22-years-old
5’7″
5-2
Five-fight win streak
Combined opponents’ record: 5-3
Pros and Cons
Sim Kai Xiong
Pros
- Good wrestling
- Strong TDD
- Submission threat
- Slick grappling
- Quick hands
- Good defensive wrestling
Cons
- N/A
Peter Danesoe
Pros
- Good leg kicks
- Nice clinch work
- Good knees
- Improved striking
- Credible wrestling
- Good ground and pound
Cons
- Poor cardio
- Poor TDD
Prediction: Xiong is the best prospect out of Singapore, maybe even the best fighter from there period. Danesoe has improved a lot since his pro debut but still has massive holes in his game. Having both bad takedown defense and cardio won’t take you far at all. Sure, it wont matter when you’re fighting low-level dudes finishing them without much pushback. Xiong is no pushover and in fact, he’s the best fighter Danesoe has fought.
I’m confident in picking Xiong to win this fight. I believe he will use his wrestling and eventually find the finish.
