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A huge win at UFC 91 for Ken-flo has put him into title contention against no other than the Prodigy.  Let me just start by saying I have never been a huge fan of Kenny but through the years have lost some money betting against him. His evolution as a mixed martial artist has been nothing short or amazing. Since working with Mark Dellagrotte and Sityodtong Kenny’s Muay Thai is as good as any one fighting in MMA today.

With the first round destruction of Joe Stevenson, Florian looks to take on a man that has beaten everyone who is anyone from 155-170. The new BJ 2.0 looks indestructible but that does not seem to put a dent in the plans of Florian.

Although no date has been scheduled Kenny will have till wait till after Penn VS GSP to challenge the 155 champ. Styles make fights and this fight looks to be nothing short of spectacular.

Both fighters have amazing bjj and striking. But most would agree that Penn is on a whole different level in his career than Florian. I expect to see a war with Bj coming out on top.

The Stage is set to kick off 2009. On January 31 George St Pierre looks to defend his title against Bj Penn.  Mark your calendar, clear your schedule do whatever you need to, but do not miss this fight. The last time these two champions met in UFC 58 2006 the result was a controversial split decision going to GSP. This left many fans including myself confused over who the real 170 pound king is.

Fans and fighters a like are hard pressed when it comes to picking a winner. Both men have excellent stand up and ground skills. I believe the fight breaks down to who wants it more. Countless debates have fueled on the internet. Now all the talking is done and we will finally know who the real champ is.

Now lets get down to the nitty gritty. What is it going to take for each fighter to win?

GSP - St Pierre has been known as a cardio machine. Coming at his opponents from all angles mixing an arsenal of strikes with takedowns. What he does best is to try and beat you at your own game. This time around GSP will have to out box and run down his opponent with pressing the pace and forcing mistakes. He needs to stay mentally focused and enforce his will (good luck to you).

Bj Penn - Serious serious SERIOUS CARDIO training is a must for him. Penn has been notorious to gassing in previous fights. Although I must credit him by saying Penn version 2.0 seems to be a new man. The prodigy will need to check St Pierre’s leg kicks and counter everything with combinations and knees. Force and engauge the clinch and work GSP from the inside. If Penn can force the takedown from the clinch he will put GSP into a position where he has not spent alot of time. Penns top game and mount is one of the best in MMA today.

There is a lot on the line for both fighters and only one can come out on top. I guess a big thanks to Dana White for making this fight happen. Maybe hes not that bad of a guy after all….hahaha

Well now that UFC 89 is out of the way we can concentrate on a championship match and a card that might actually be worth the 50 bucks.  The main event looks to be much more of the same stuff we have grown to love from Anderson Silva. Expect to see another dominating performance mixed with superior technical skills dished out by the spider. Although the main event maybe interesting to some the real meat and potatoes of the card look to be coming from the supporting cast.

In an interesting twist of events Diego Sanchez has been sidelined by a rib injury that seems to have come from training. Stepping into fill his place will be Josh Koscheck. Who will be facing Thiago Alves. There has been alot said about the early days of Koscheck. But I have to give credit when its due. Kos has managed to step up his game and drastically improve his striking skills since training with AKA. He seems more willing and comfortable to exchange strikes with his opponents. This plays perfectly into a match up against up and comer Thiago Alves. It would not be surprising if this match up was to take fight of the night with Thiago coming out on top with the TKO victory. In order for Kos to be successful he is going to have to push the pace and force the takedown. Smother his opponent with superior wrestling and a top game mixed with devistating ground and pound.

Another matchup that should be far from borring is Sean Sherk Vs. Tyson Griffin. Sherk is a serious vet in this mma game and has only lost to 3 people in over 36 fights since 1999, Georges St. Pierre, Matt Hughes and Bj Penn. All of which could easily be ranked anywhere in the top 5 best welterweights of all time.  Both men have superior wrestling backgrounds. Sherk does take the advantage in the striking department having quicker hands and looks like he hits much harder. Unforetunately for Tyson Griffin I just cant see him getting past Sherk. There is no one right now in the light weight division that trains as hard as the muscle shark. Looks like Griffin got handed more than he can chew.

Other notable fights are:

Rich Clementi Vs. Gray Maynard

Thales Leites Vs. Drew McFedries

Hermes Franca Vs. Marcus Aurelio

Josh Burkman Vs. Pete Sell

Pay per view cost $50, pizza cost $30, Beer cost $40, watching Silva slaughter another victim….PRICELESS!