UFC confirms Penn v Florian fight

UFC President Dana White has confirmed that Kenny Florian will challenge BJ Penn for the UFC lightweight title at UFC 101.

The Penn v Florian fight will be the main event of UFC 101 along with the Anderson Silva v Forrest Griffin fight.

“B.J. Penn is called ‘The Prodigy’ for a reason, He has proven to be dangerous in multiple weight classes, but he is definitely at his best at 155. Now the lightweight champ defends his title against top contender Kenny Florian, who has improved by leaps and bounds since his UFC debut on ‘The Ultimate Fighter’,” commented UFC President Dana White on UFC.com.

“Originally known for his outstanding jiu-jitsu skills, Florian is now as well known for his devastating Muay Thai. Both of these guys excel standing and on the ground, so I am expecting nonstop action in this world title fight.”

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