can’t wait for this fight

This will be a very good fight- i say it now remember it Kenny will take it..to all the bj fans that give Bj BJ’s, after GSP takes care of him Kenny will too..

I was rootin’ for Stevenson only cuz I cant stand Kenny as a fighter. Hes using that whole “Machida elusive” style thats become all too popular nowadays. My rant aside, Kenny did what he was supposed to do; win the fight decisively. Good stuff – Now BJ can mop the ground with Florian. Can’t wait to see that.

I really can’t stand B.J., but I don’t see Florian beating him. No chance of a submission, and very doubtful for a KO. I think he would have to win a 5 round decision. I also think Kenny would lose a rematch with Sherk, but it could be a better fight.

I bet BJ laughed while Florian said that. BJ Penn has more way of “killing Kenny” than the creators of South Park ever did. BJ Penn is the fckn man.

Looooong time til this fight happens.

bj needs to stop ducking florian!

all u bj lovers that say how great he is what u gonna say when gsp tkos him in the 1st then kenflo does it in the 2nd

This is definitely the best Florian I’ve ever seen… I don’t think he can beat BJ, but he’s definitely game and I can see him causing BJ problems that no other 155lbr can cause for him at this time.

bj will kill kenhoe its just a formality, its gonna be ugly guarenteed, unlesss bj even defends it after beating gsp

did anyone else notice how baked bj looked when the camera panned to him? i think the only reason he didn’t storm the cage and offer his two sense after the kill the master statement was because he was too high to offer a rebuttle.

Whatever anyone wants to say Kenny Florian is the only one in the division even nearly ready for title shot. Plus Minus BJ Penn I can see Kenny beating everyone in the division.

Mania, I’m gonna go to a different blog if you don’t stop moderating my comments. Its getting really ridiculous.

Hi, this is my first post here on this forum, blog.

I couldn’t help myself being quite annoyed by all this blind love that many people here give to BJ Penn (And in another similar line of a different subject, Anderson Silva) subjects after subjects after subjects. It’s really bothering.

First of all, to make things clear, I like both of these men as fighters a lot, but I don’t see them as invincible as many people do…

I can’t understand why people compare Kenny Florian to a snooze fest like Machida!!!?? Kenny is tactical and technical in his offense and his game plan, he doesn’t ram into his opponents recklessly and he is a smart fighter who always comes up with a game plan based on his opponent weaknesses Vs his strengths. He doesn’t always come in with very same strategy and his opponents doesn’t know months before the fight what he is going to do, like it is the case with a Liddell, Hughes etc… He is in the line of a GSP, Randy Couture, Rashad Evans, Fedor Emelianenko etc… He fights intelligent fights, but he is able to keep them interesting and very fun to watch.

I think his title match is overdue BUT, it gave him more time to bring his game up to a level where it’s never been! And I’m really hyped up for this fight between Florian and BJ Penn, that I like as a fighter but I hate as a person. This should be a good one!! Both are versatile, smart fighters with similar forces in my book.

I already picked GSP to win the dream match on December 31, it gives me another reason to pray for GSP to win: So this great lightweight title fight will probably come sooner.

whats the better match up?

Bj vs Kenny

It’s going to be hard for Kenny to be running his mouth with BJ’s hand in his f*ckin’ mouth.

BJ will obviously be the favorite in this fight. And I must admit I’m a huge BJ fan, but honestly I think Florian presents some problems for BJ. Florian has much greater range, signifigantly better kicks, more technical muy thai, and better foot work. BJ has to get inside to do anything, and Florian is great at striking and moving away. Florian is great on the ground too, and while BJ has the advantage in BJJ on paper, I think Florian should be fine if and when they hit the ground. But BJ is BJ, it’s difficult to hurt the guy, and if he is on and motivated there isn’ anybody more dangerous at 155.

Yeah Ive really started to like kenney after the win over Din and man I was pumped to see him tool huerta and both Joes. Its so funny everybody…. all ways says such over the top stuff. JOE BY TKO IN THE SECOND!!!! huerta by tko IN THE THIRD. YOUR WRONG SO SHOW SOME RESPECT TO KENNY NOW. 6 IN A ROW BJS NEXT.

And People are saying his bjj isnt like penns well just ask JOE STEVESON. LOL… Should be a great fight

There is no doubt that Kenny deserves the title shot!
But, now he is in deep waters by calling out Bj. I like Kenny,
but I hope that Bj whoops his ass Hawaiian style.
:)

Kenny will deliver all the bad karma that Baby J’s been building up for himself over the years. The globe tap trick BJ delivered to Joe Daddy was disgraceful, but no-one ever says anything because he’s the Manny Ramirez of MMA.

kenny, kenny, kenny, he cant even beat clay guida what makes people think he could beat BJ. maybe 3rd time will be the charm for him.

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I couldn’t be more impressed with Florian’s development as a fighter.

However, he is not in BJ Penn’s league, not by a long shot, and he will, beyond a shadow of a doubt, get finished by Penn if they ever fight. His only chance at victory is by cut stoppage, but BJ isn’t a bleeder.

I respect Florian’s game a lot. I still think Sherk would give him a ton of trouble, but now he could find a way to win that fight, given how much he’s improved. Don’t know if I’d make him a favorite over Sherk, though.

But here’s the hard cold facts:

1. He can’t strike with BJ in terms of real power exchanges. Florian is elusive and mixes it up well, but BJ can really hurt him on his feet and he can’t hurt BJ because he doesn’t hit hard, he’s just smart and accurate. But he can run forever. BJ will catch him.

2. He can’t take BJ down. BJ can take him down. Enough said.

3. Florian has great jits. BJ Penn has the best jits in MMA. Only Demain Maia is in his league, IMO. BJ would OWN Florian on the ground. There is no doubt in the world about this.

BJ Penn is a terrible match up for Florian, the worst imaginable. But I do want to see it happen since he called him out. Since BJ will be fresh off a win over GSP, that would probably make Florian the biggest underdog in title history.

But you gotta give Florian credit. He’s a hell of a competitor and one of the smartest fighters I’ve ever seen.

I want to see the line on this fight. BJ via Whatever he wants.

All you BJ haters keep saying the same shit from way back when!He was gonna lose to Pulver,Joe daddy,& Sherk which all you non believers were so wrong on all kinds of levels. BJ’s gonna bloody the octagon with GSP’s face, then use Kenny to mop the floor! Any one who disagrees is in serious denial…808 state fighters 4 LIFE!

What?

No one argues that Kenny hasnt won. Hes a game fighter. He’ll show up with a plan and “fight.” When it comes to the question of “Does he, Kenny, press the action?” The answer is most likely “No.” Kenny capitalizes on those fighter who DO press the action. Lauzon, Huerta, and Stevenson were all fighters that wanted to engage in action. In all of these 3 fights Kenny backed out, was “elusive” ala Machida, and picked his punches. Kenny won, but give credit to Lauzon, Huerta, and Stevenson because if these 3 fighters didn’t go forward, there would be no excitement/fight. My rule of thumb: in a Mirror match, would KenFlo Vs KenFlo be an ticket seller? An exciting fight? A snooze fest? I Say the 3rd.

seriously….u guys can argue all u want…..but i have my money on kenny….he will actually dominate BJ….all u BJ nut huggers are gona be upset when kenny beats PENN VIA RNC HAHA……u all say penn is on a different level. Florian is on a higher level then penn and he will prove it hahahahahahahahha ltr. florian is smarter and has a bigger heart…..he is the best 155 lb fighter atm .. pwnd

BJ wins both fights hands down

bj penn rocks

IF Kenny can rock BJ, Kenny does have some fairly strong GnP. Anything can happen in MMA!

BJ talks too much smack – he’ll be driven through the mat with GSP and Kenny stands a good chance of beating him too. As usual, BJ yammers and yammers and yammers . . . suddenly no belts and two straight defeats . . . cry boys your hero is going down!!

yo creo, mas bien estoy seguro de q keny le ganara facilmente
a bj, keny ganara la pelea es mas tecnico,mas agil, tiene mejores golpes el es mejor y lo veremos en esa pelea y todos los demas qedaran decepcionados de bj penn.

kenny florian has been not given much credit since he entered the ufc. He has evolved with every fight and has proven alot of people wrong. Now this is his time to prove to himself.

in 2004 he lost to sanchez in tuf 1 at 185 lb. (kenny had little striking at that time and sanchez outclassed him.) kenny is a great striker now.

He lost to sherk in 2006 for the 155 lb title. Sherk used his superior wrestling to win. (kenny had very little wrestling at that time but look at his wrestling now.)

in my opinion, both these guys were on the juice.

kenny has won 6 in a row after that and his last three guys are contenders.

BJ Penn is a champion and Kenny knows he is the best 155lb mma guy.

no one is betting against BJ but Kenny is no chump, he is the real deal. if bj does not take kenny seriosly, he will lose.

this is kenny’s shot and he is taking bj seriosly.

thanks!

Seriously u BJ nuthuggers are soooo off if u think BJ’s gonna win…just like he was going to dominate GSP….and dominate Matt Hughes in their rematch
Kenny is an all around fighter who has a lot of great factors: he is good off his back, his striking is crisp, when he mounts u, ur done, and he has one thing that BJ doesnt have….CARDIO!!!!
BJ doesnt even have his head straight for this fight, he’s still bitching about his loss to GSP, and not taking Kenny as seriously as he should
Im gonna say Kenny TKO or Sub 3rd round

Watch Kenny knock that klown down.
Bj’s gonna take da same beating he did from George St. Pierre.
Yall think Kennys not strong watch him.

I hope I’m not posting this twice or somewhere else. If so, I apologize.

I respect BJ as one of the best and most talented fighters in the sport and one of the best fighters to ever step into the ring for an MMA fight.

That being said, I personally hate his guts. I hate his mouth. It disgusts me that every time he fights, he speaks as though his opponent is a personal enemy and a piece of shit and that a victory for BJ will be a triumph of all things good in the world; a blow for truth, justice, and The American Way. I know some fighters have to get emotionally involved to perform, but BJ always comes off like spoiled rich kid that believes his right to win is divine. I hate that anytime he loses (which is admittedly, rare) he acts like the natural order of the universe has been violated. I was certain he’d have a song-and-dance after he got dominated by GSP. I mean, I KNEW he’d have some big excuse and sure enough… Greasegate. I’m aware that one can make an argument that such pre-fight shit-talking help to hype the event and make it more interesting (BJ has said the same himself) but this isn’t the WWF (ha… or is it, Brock?). All that being said, he’s still on my short list of best fighters.

I am not a fan-boy of Kenny Florian but ojectively I believe if anyone right now can beat BJ, it is Kenny. I’ve thought so for awhile now. I’ve watched him progress over the years and I don’t see any weakness in his game at present. He is a vicious, competent striker and his ground game is incredible. I also don’t see any one area where BJ has an extraordinary advantage (unless you count that eerie, almost super-human flexibility BJ has when weathering takedown attempts). I am NOT saying Kenny is better than BJ at any one thing, I am just saying I don’t see a super advantage for BJ in any one area (like we saw with BJ’s striking vs. Sherk; and yeah, I’m aware of Sherk Vs Florian but fights DON’T play out that way and we know it). Also, this is absolutely the best time for Florian to beat BJ since I think BJ’s head is probably all over the place and out of whack right now. But… and it is a bigger butt than the one that I sit on, I still wouldn’t want to predict this fight. You can’t BJ out, ever, esp at this weight. My gut tells me BJ will win if he keeps his head on straight. I will be watching this fight for sure.