White unimpressed with Florian

UFC president Dana White was left unimpressed with Kenny Florian’s performance at UFC 118 on Saturday.

Florian lost a decision against Gray Maynard, but the lightweighter also lost the chance to get a shot at Frankie Edgar’s title.

“I hate to say this because I don’t want to take anything away from Gray Maynard, but I think Kenny is just one of those guys who chokes in big fights. I’m not bad-mouthing him or trying to disrespect him, I’m just being honest,” White said.

“Kenny’s hands are unbelievable. Kenny’s ground is unbelievable. Kenny usually kicks guys to the body and legs so hard that he busts guys up. You didn’t see any of that tonight. He stood there and stared at Gray Maynard for three rounds… I guarantee you if Kenny comes back and fights one of the mid-level guys, he’ll probably run through them like a freight train. But the big fights? He crumbles man.”