When Penn recovers from the beating he took Saturday – and if UFC management is smart, it will give him a lengthy vacation to let his wounds heal – he’ll face an exceptionally difficult title defense against Kenny Florian.
Two years ago, that bout would have been one-sided in Penn’s favor. But Florian has steadily improved and there isn’t a part of his game where he’s weak. Penn would be the favorite, but after watching the way he took apart Stevenson at UFC 92, it would hardly be a shock to see Florian away with the lightweight belt around his waist.
February 2, 2009
When Penn recovers from the beating he took Saturday – and if UFC management is smart, it will give him a lengthy vacation to let his wounds heal – he’ll face an exceptionally difficult title defense against Kenny Florian.
Two years ago, that bout would have been one-sided in Penn’s favor. But Florian has steadily improved and there isn’t a part of his game where he’s weak. Penn would be the favorite, but after watching the way he took apart Stevenson at UFC 92, it would hardly be a shock to see Florian away with the lightweight belt around his waist.
Penn’s wandering eye should be stopped – MMA – Yahoo! Sports
