UFC 101 Main Event: BJ Penn vs. Kenny Florian
UFC Lightweight Champion BJ Penn is set to defend his lightweight title against number one contender Kenny Florian. The newly agreed upon match is set to Headline UFC 101 in Philadelphia, PA on August 8th 2009.
The Challenger, Kenny "Kenflo" Florian, is currently riding a six fight win streak inside the octagon. Most recently dispatching Joe Stevenson via RNC in round 1 at UFC 91. Florian has made it no secret that he desires his second shot at the lightweight title. Most recently stating on ESPNS MMA Live,
"At the end of the day, I just want this fight to be signed. Let's get an event, let's get a date, and let's make it happen."
The Champion, BJ "The Prodigy" Penn, has not been down to lightweight to defend his title since UFC 84, in May of 2008, when he beat Sean Sherk via TKO at the end of the third round. When I asked BJ about the upcoming bout he simply said,
"I look forward to the challenge."
According to our sources here within Team Penn, Florian has already signed the bout agreement for this fight. As for BJ, we received the bout agreement this afternoon and plan on making this fight happen.
More as it becomes available.
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Comment by ChrisCeraso on April 4, 2009 at 2:29pm - awesome! would love to be there. can't wait to see the fight.
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Comment by bruce on April 3, 2009 at 1:28am - Anyone know which venue this fight is taking place at?
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Comment by jason on April 2, 2009 at 11:03am - id love to c bj win but ken flo is in great shape and form
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Comment by Rking4441 on April 2, 2009 at 10:13am - Oh shit! I went to Vegas to see BJ in UFC84 and now BJ comes to Phiily so I can see him here too! I actually live in NJ but only live 15 mins and work 5 mins from Philly. Thanks to the UFC. Hope to see alot you you there. I will make sure to post pics.
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Comment by Bryan on April 1, 2009 at 5:04pm - Can't wait BJ is going to destroy him
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Comment by nbk on March 31, 2009 at 6:10pm
- sean sherk needs roids hes a joke i wouldnt give him any credit florian is a beast who was beating people at 205 so give him somthin but im all for him getting his ass handed to him
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Comment by Brian on March 31, 2009 at 2:14pm - He's coming for your title, let him know who it belongs to!
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Comment by Raymond Ashley on March 30, 2009 at 5:33pm - Kenny who? LOL
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Comment by ALI on March 30, 2009 at 5:12pm - aug 8th, pa....im there!
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Comment by GABE HARWELL on March 30, 2009 at 4:45pm
- bj is gunna own kenny. the only way bj loses is if he gets cut...
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