Fighter Comparison
13-5-1
Climbed to 14-5-1 |
Pro
Record |
11-3-0
Fell to 11-4 |
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Climbed to 14-5-1 | Record After Fight | Fell to 11-4 | ||
-255
(Moderate Favorite) |
Betting Odds |
+205
(Moderate Underdog) |
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Champion
Lightweight |
Title |
Challenger
Lightweight |
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Nation
|
|
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Hilo
Hawaii |
Fights out of
|
Brookline
Massachusetts |
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30
+7 mos, 3 wks, 5 days |
Age at Fight |
33
+2 mos, 1 week, 6 days |
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155.0 lbs
(70.3 kgs) |
Weigh-In Result |
155.0 lbs
(70.3 kgs) |
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5'9"
(176cm) |
Height |
5'10"
(178cm) |
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70.0"
(178cm) |
Reach |
74.0"
(188cm) |
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Jackson Wink MMA | Gym | Florian Martial Arts Center |
Bout Information
Event Poster
Fight Details
- Event: UFC 101: Declaration
- Date: Saturday 08.08.2009
- Referee: Dan Miragliotta
- Venue: Wachovia Center
- Enclosure: Octagon
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 11 of 11)
- Pro/Am: Professional
- Weight: 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
- TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
- Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
- Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
- Penn Disclosed Pay: $60,000
- Florian Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
- Title on Line: UFC Lightweight Championship
- Belt Before Fight: Held by Penn
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Videos & Highlights
Highlight | "The Master and The Student" HL Video by TheDrinkableOne
TheDrinkableOne produces this MMA highlight video featuring BJ Penn vs. Kenny Florian pregame clips to hype their upcoming main event matchup.
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