Who will win BJ Penn vs Kenny Florian?

There really is no consensus for this fight. Also more than any fight I can remember in the last two years, the picks for this fight are highly emotionally charged and based on bias against a fighter. BJ Penn's last loss and his subsequent actions after it have really damaged his image.

I predict BJ is a heavy dog in this poll.

i voted for kenny but it has nothing to do with the fact that he lost to gsp and then cryed like a little baby about it

i've had kenny winning this fight long before that

It's more than a personal bias what BJ Penn's last loss has caused. BJ was so thoroughly dominated that his aura of invulnerability has certainly lost a lot of it's luster.

thats true, there are alot of people who willl base some of there pick off that, but i just have a feeling after the fight Kenny will be the new LW champ

KenFlo

BJ and it will be easy.

muayjitsu wrote:

BJ and it will be easy.

Even if you wrongly want to believe that BJ will win...you don't have to be silly about it.

Damn more than half the votes to BJ by KO/TKO. Just don't see it happening

Wolfgangsta wrote:

It's more than a personal bias what BJ Penn's last loss has caused. BJ was so thoroughly dominated that his aura of invulnerability has certainly lost a lot of it's luster.

His domination, which was due in large part to the fact that GSP out trained him by a mile, is most defineately at the center of my bias. He's back to looking pretty arrogant in training, but I wonder where his mindset will be if Flo is able to use his reach to cause some damage and possibly win those first couple rounds.

bjs training looks alot different then what i have seen in the past. he looks sharp and really fast i just dont see the the hairstylist winning this one.

Motivated BJ = a loss for any lightweight opponent.

BJ gets tons of hate, some of it well-deserved, but he deserves repect for always seeking out the most challenging matches and the one's the fans want. Retrospect is easy, but everyone wanted to see these p4p greats (GSP and BJ) go at it, especially since the first fight was so close. GSP's dominance gives people false hope that Kenny has a chance.

I flippin hate BJ, but how is this not an obvious win for the Hawaiian? Kenny is good, but BJ is sick.

Kenny is going to have a great pace and try to dictate the fight. BJ has seen this before from better fighters than Kenny. Kenny's got nothing for BJ.

BJ by KO/TKO or RNC after some major softening up.

BJ with a 3rd round TKO

I think you guys are failing to realize just how good Kenny is. He's just too damn good to be written off the way some of you guys seem to be doing.

This is a pretty even split here.

Kenny is a solid guy but I think everyone is falling for the hype. He's got some solid wins over Stevenson, Lauzon, and Huerta, but none of these guys are on the same planet as BJ. Once again this is coming from a guy who will watch UFC 63 daily and it won't get old.

I want Kenflo to win I just think BJ will catch him with something.

Does anyone want BJ to win that isn't planning on putting money down?

I think BJ will win, but I'm hoping my Massachusetts boy Florini pulls a win out of his ass somehow.

*ed* I'm still surprised how close the poll is. You guys are voting with your heart over your head.

Jruq wrote:

Motivated BJ = a loss for any lightweight opponent.

BJ gets tons of hate, some of it well-deserved, but he deserves repect for always seeking out the most challenging matches and the one's the fans want. Retrospect is easy, but everyone wanted to see these p4p greats (GSP and BJ) go at it, especially since the first fight was so close. GSP's dominance gives people false hope that Kenny has a chance.

Couldn't have said it better myself.

penn by utter domination

I almost feel like I'm being suckered into it, but I think Florian wins by decision.

I just don't know how much drive and desire BJ has coming into this fight. It's not so much his ability, but the cardio and preperation needed before the fight that I wonder about. If he comes in 100% primed, he will be able to take out Florian, but maybe I just don't have that condfidence in him any longer.

I do know one thing though, Florian will be better prepared for this fight than any other he's had before. If BJ's cardio starts to slip in the 2nd, 3rd round and beyond, I can certainly see Florian fighting smart enough to earn the decision.

YEA I GOT KENNY BY DECISION

Bigs03 wrote:

muayjitsu wrote:

BJ and it will be easy.

Even if you wrongly want to believe that BJ will win...you don't have to be silly about it.

wrongly lol.... yeah I know its silly but I am just tired of the BJ doubt.

joshkellerseattle wrote:

I almost feel like I'm being suckered into it, but I think Florian wins by decision.

Trust those instincts - you're being suckered into it. BJ has never gassed in a lightweight fight. His cardio has only come into question against bigger stronger wrestlers at welterweight, where he doesn't have to put in the cardio work to make weight. Unfortunately, BJ is apparently taking training seriously this time.

Kenny should do a couple things to help secure the victory -

1. Bubblebath in babyoil before the fight.
2. Plaster of paris handraps
3. Send multiple high quality hookers to Bj's room the night before the fight.
4. Poison Bj's food/water
5. Eye gouges, and groin kicks

Jruq wrote:

joshkellerseattle wrote:

I almost feel like I'm being suckered into it, but I think Florian wins by decision.

Trust those instincts - you're being suckered into it. BJ has never gassed in a lightweight fight. His cardio has only come into question against bigger stronger wrestlers at welterweight, where he doesn't have to put in the cardio work to make weight. Unfortunately, BJ is apparently taking training seriously this time.

Kenny should do a couple things to help secure the victory -

1. Bubblebath in babyoil before the fight.
2. Plaster of paris handraps
3. Send multiple high quality hookers to Bj's room the night before the fight.
4. Poison Bj's food/water
5. Eye gouges, and groin kicks

That is what Ali did to Forman, well atleast that is what George says.