Kenny Florian
@kennyflorian
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Between science & art // @BattleBots // @AnikFlorianPod // @FlorianMAC // Bitcoin only // #npub183ffsmwlftptnzx3w530kcw9q7z9lu7zd3vr642cf4g4lf0qldlsfcqalg
Joined March 2009
Instagram models w/6 packs = athleticism. Everyone knows that. But seriously, anyone who defines athleticism by judging how a body looks is an idiot.
Andy Ruiz was never unathletic. let’s just make that clear. 260+ and more agile than a lot of middleweights out there.
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Whitaker wanted to make it an exciting fight and came forward looking for the KO. Didn’t work out well for him. Most people don’t know shit about fighting. In most people’s eyes, all brawls are good fights. It’s the elite fighter that uses intelligence, tactics and skill.
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🚨: MMA hack, fail at takedowns repeatedly and judges will believe it’s effective grappling.
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You can blame much of modern BJJ/grappling/instruction for this. Aljo is correct. The sport of jiu-jitsu has been rewarding cowardice for some time now and is getting further away from its intended use of “self-defense”.
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Go back and watch round 1 of Aljo/Yan again. Watch for landed strikes, effective techniques etc. Not a controversial decision. Walking forward and not throwing/landing anything doesn’t win you a round. 1, 2, 3 for Aljo. 4 & 5 for Yan.
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Can’t claim I’ve seen shoulder shots that effective, ever. Calculated killer was @TheNotoriousMMA tonight at 170. Surgeon like. #UFC246.
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Wonder why Mcgregor is being courteous/agreeable? (Was for Cerrone as well) He doesn’t need to “hype” his fights anymore. And if you’re truly dangerous (he is), you don’t need to tell your opponent that you are. A predator doesn’t let the prey know that he’s coming. #UFC257.
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Based on video evidence over the years, my informal analysis says Hawaii seems to consistently produce better street fighters than anywhere else.
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Almost got killed in a car accident on the highway in the UK. Thankfully nobody was injured. A massive truck almost got our tiny car trapped underneath it. We swerved & got struck by a large van. Our driver named @pmdubs (Paul Walker) saved our lives. Every day is a gift. 🙏.
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Stephan Bonnar, you were one of the toughest & funniest guys I’ve ever met. You passed way too soon but accomplished so much in a short amount of time. You helped change this sport forever, inspired a whole generation of fighters & your impact will always be remembered. 💔
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I think @joerogan would love to have @saylor on his podcast. I truly believe it’s one of the most important talks that could take place right now given the current political/economic environment.
@kennyflorian @1MarkMoss @joerogan Kenny, can you help convince Joe to put @saylor on his show? I can’t even imagine how mind blowing that conversation would be. H/t: @Eric_BIGfund.
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As a pro #MMA fighter you pay for management, coaches, travel, equipment, nutrition etc. Your body pays a price as well. With US$ being devalued & if I was still fighting, I’d want to get paid in #BITCOIN Invest in it to save your hard earned money or ask @JackMallers for help.
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I am not sure it is humanly possible for a person to pack more ignorance into 1min55seconds. @joerogan @PeterZeihan . Almost every single thing this "expert" said in this short span of time is complete nonsense.
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Ah yes, Colby Covington who uses gay slurs, now trying his best to insult referencing people with disabilities. A true class act ladies and gentlemen. 👏 Maybe after your lawsuit with Werdum you can find the time for a title shot. Watch out for that boomerang effect.
We all know #TwoFaceTyrone @TWooodley, we expect lies from him. But @kennyflorian you were 5-2 and got a title shot because when people squinted it looked like Sean Sherk was fighting Ben Stiller. You know better #SimpleJack
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My 3 year old daughter’s first statement this morning… “when we train jiu-jitsu today do you wanna do no-gi or yes-gi?” 😂😍🥰.
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In other news, 98% of pro fighters would’ve tapped to that armbar. Tony is as tough as they come. #UFC256.
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Definitely not a push
Here is the video everyone wanted to see of Conor vs Paulie Malignaggi former IBF and WBA World Champion @TheNotoriousMMA
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Turned 42 today. I made my 3 1/2 month old daughter cackle a few times. Wife got me a great gift. It was 84, blue sky & sunny. I was introduced to a thing called a “pie shake” and I had one. Yeah, you choose a pie and an ice cream flavor and you blend it. Life is grand.
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Apparently anyone who eats an overhand bomb from a professionally trained fighter and drops has “no-chin”. 🤦🏻♂️ People act like taking punches to the jaw is a normal thing humans should be able to do without repercussions. Lol.
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I hesitated when buying #bitcoin several years ago. I made every poor assumption that could be made about it without really learning. Then I had learned a little & bought, just “to see what happens”. Then I learned more & more. It changed everything & continues to teach me.
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ESPN, you’re worth billions of dollars. Make a streaming app that works.
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That would never wor. .
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Hooker/Poirier just delivered one of the best fights I’ve ever seen. 😱🙌.
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Spoiler alert: in case you didn’t know, nobody is beating Shevchenko right now.
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Quadruple leg takedown!!.
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My baby girl just counted all the strikes landed for that Co-main and she’s 5 months old. #UFC226.
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I see fighters on twitter asking “what crypto should I get into?” What they are really asking is, “what’s the best way for me to make a quick buck?” When you change your time preference, the answer is always #bitcoin You can gamble on shitcoins or save in BTC, your choice.
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How about an old fashioned stare down without any gimmicks, BS trash talk or posturing that actually shows that two fighters just want to fight? Authenticity goes a long way in the fight game and will resonate more with fight fans.
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Option 1: Khabib return announcement = a rematch against two guys he’s already beaten. Option 2: Khabib retirement confirmation announcement = Dustin vs Conor for UFC Lightweight Championship . Which option does everyone think?.
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Fun fact: The most dangerous man in the cage in #mma is actually an inexperienced and bloodthirsty referee.
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Yes, people get submitted, dropped, hurt, injured and KO’ed in sparring sometimes. I shouldn’t be shocked that some people are shocked but here we are in 2021. 🤦🏻♂️😂.
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For something that is supposed to go to zero and has no inherent value #bitcoin sure likes to go up. 🚀 🌝.
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For anyone who enjoys the sport of mma, just be a judge or ref instead of a fighter. You can pretty much be consistently terrible and still have a job. NOT the case as an MMA fighter.
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I hope he gets thru this weight cut and fight safely.
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Really thought @chitoveraUFC should’ve got the decision there. A lot of exciting back and forth action from both guys tho. 🤔.
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Hilarious to see people trying to dunk on Craig Jones (actual world class submission artist) for his comments on Makhachev not being the best at submissions. Maybe, just maybe Jones has a far deeper understanding of subs than people who watch grappling in mma. Crazy I know.
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It's pretty simple. @JonnyBones solidifies himself as the greatest @ufc fighter of all time tonight. #UFC214.
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Always loving. Always loved. Always my little brother Kiki. 6/22/83-9/11/16 Thank you all for…
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All the best to @BlessedMMA and wish him a speedy and full recovery. Big fights come go but we only have one body. Health and safety is the most important thing.
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. @rosenamajunas just killed it in the octagon and in her post fight speech. Wow! Love being wrong with my predictions sometimes. What a performance! 🙌 #UFC217.
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Brandon Royval has serious Miguel Torres in his prime WEC vibes. If you don’t understand these words, lose my number.
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It is my belief that the hostility between Jon “Bones” Jones and Tom Aspinall is more about Jones being upset about the reality of the fight game more than anything else. Sure, Aspinall is egging Jones on and calling him out any chance he gets. And Jones is most certainly firing.
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When @WonderboyMMA in his groove, I’m not sure there’s a better striker in the game. His footwork, angles, counters, stance switches etc are so much to deal with. A lot of great fighters out there but very few if any can do what Stephen does.
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Wow! Wow! Wow! @BlessedMMA just did it! Another @ufc champ from Hawaii. Amazing performance. #UFC212.
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Yancy is such a good dude but you can’t play buddy/buddy with Cerrone during a fight. Makes Cowboy that much more comfortable. Same thing happened in Brown fight. #UFCAustin.
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Ummmm Holloway, you dropped this sir… 👑 One of the best performances of @BlessedMMA career! You couldn’t write a better ending. Topuria has to be next but I also wouldn’t mind seeing Max stay at 155, seems stronger, more energized and sharper. 😳🤯😳🤯😳🤯 #UFC300.
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Most forms of money are just attempts at representing monetary energy. #Bitcoin IS pure monetary energy. Most private property isn’t private & isn’t fully yours. Bitcoin is private and 100% yours. It’s available to anyone anywhere in the world & can be taken anywhere instantly.
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I'm always impressed by all the tough people on twitter who act like THEY were the ones who won the professional contest. 🙄.
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The dude @stipemiocic is as real and classy as it gets. He’s the guy to point to when showing what a true martial artist and fighter is all about. He could’ve easily landed the same shot.
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“Hey, wanna get into a super lame fight for free and potentially jeopardize our careers before we actually get paid to have a real fight?” -Super Smart MMA Fighters.
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What a different @ufc environment @GeorgesStPierre finds himself in. He became a superstar in this sport the old fashioned way. several years of hard work, skill & consistency. Trash talk was NOT a part of his formula. Today, everyone wants/thinks they deserve it all RIGHT NOW.
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Maia is on the canvas and sitting on Martin’s hips and firing away to the body and ref figures a stand up is warranted. 🤦🏻♂️ Why are we calling this #mma again? Anyway, @demianmaia wins yet again. What a legend.
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People saying “unfortunate ending” are shocked that submission attempts can injure limbs. 🤷🏻♂️.
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Why do people act surprised when a reckless fighter gets KO’ed? Big gloves, little gloves. It matters not. If you are straight in front of your opponent in the pocket trading shots, guess what? You are in the line of fire and will eventually get hit. badly.
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Translation: “The US hasn’t paid its debts. That’s why we’ve been passing that cost to u via inflation. You’ve been working hard for your 💵 but now can work harder for less. I can basically say anything & u won’t realize you’re on a sinking ship. Dollars, good. #bitcoin , bad.”.
The United States pays its debts when they are due. That’s why today, I signed a bill to fast-track the process to raise our debt limit.
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MMA corners are funny. They’ll yell at you to do an armlock while you’re trying to armlock an oppt. They’ll tell you to punch your oppt while you’re trying to punch them & tell you take them down while you’re working a takedown. No specific instruction, just nervous yelling.
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Gaethje is what so many fighters claim to be. You see Justin fight once and you know exactly what and who he is. Whatever he makes, triple it.
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Why Cody, why?! That was exactly what he needed to avoid. Standing in the pocket and trading is a recipe for disaster. #UFC235.
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CM Punk should absolutely be respected. What a cool guy! Mickey Gall is a tough kid and he's smart. Excellent post fight speeches! #UFC203.
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BREAKING: I will be competing in a coding competition against another inept and terrible coder as a co-main EVENT to the Musk/Zuckerberg Main-Event.
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“I’m worried about #bitcoin because it’s not backed by anything or anyone.”. Reality: your dollar is backed by the Govt and it’s value is heading towards nothing. Bitcoin is backed by math/thermodynamics and it’s value is heading towards infinity.
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The champ @bisping also comes from the same generation. He has suffered long & hard to make this opportunity happen for him. More outspoken than GSP but authentic in his aim he finally gets the biggest potential payday of his career after @ 30 yrs of martial arts competition.
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I don’t agree with the decision but one thing can’t be denied, #HenryCejudo is one of the most amazing combat sport athletes ever. #goldmedalist #ufcchamp #ufc227.
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“Oh man, that guy can take so many punches to the face and his defense is so porous. He’s gonna be a star.” -MMA fans.
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A significant majority of my BTC was purchased far below current low. Fighting taught me to do the work, stay humble, be open to reevaluate, believe in yourself, be patient & ride the lows and highs like a stoic. Haven’t sold a sat. Long term only. Bitcoin only.
@bullyb170 Is @kennyflorian okay? Someone check on him please.
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I remember this like it was 15 years ago 😆. People thought I was going to literally die fighting Cope.
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The conversation on #bitcoin money, freedom etc between @lexfridman and @Breedlove22 was a thing of beauty! 👏🙏.
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Congrats to the OG @MattSerraUFC on his induction into the @ufc Hall of fame, well deserved! 🙌.
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It’s this simple…Clay Guida is an animal. What a win!.
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And the announcement is. happy to be joining @ProFightLeague commentary team for the 2021 season. 🙏.
Kenny Florian joins PFL broadcast team as retired UFC veteran looks forward to ‘new chapter’ in his career. I caught up with Kenny yesterday to talk about his move to the PFL in his return to color commentary.#PFL @KennyFlorian
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My 2 yr old son said “Dad, if you attempt to appease or seek the majority of mma fans approval then it is inevitably a fool’s errand that leads to a path of mediocrity & inauthenticity. Care more about opinions of other experts in the field and those close to you.”.
Yall better not make Jon Anik retire man 😡
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Bad news for the @ufc strawweights. @joannamma continues to get better and better. Notha level ⬆️ #UFC211.
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