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Florian vs. Gomi was so good, I had to watch it again – and then once more, in case I missed anything.  Brilliant game plan!  Basic boxing delivered by a skillful fighter softened up Takanori Gomi to allow Kenny Florian to submit Gomi with a Rear Naked Choke in the third round.

In the pre-fight interview shown on UFC Fight Night 21, Kenny said, “Fighting the last Pride Lightweight Champion is a big deal to me.  I want to go in there and say that I beat a legend in this sport.”

Kenny Florian UFC Fighter Tapout Photo Shoot

As a fan, watching from the outside looking in, I’ve noticed some definite differences since Kenny stopped training with Mark Dellagrotte.

This is only my opinion, but I think if Mark were still training Kenny, Muay Thai (kick-boxing) would have been the focus instead of boxing.  That might have worked. Keith Florian, Kenny’s brother and UFC fight trainer, yelled “head kick” over and over.

Kenny chose his moment and delivered the kick, but the boxing is what everyone remembers.  Having someone different in charge of fight strategy is allowing Kenny to shine in new ways.

Kenny keeps raising the bar on what we fans and his next opponent can expect from him.

Speaking of sticking that jab out there…

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Who is Kenny Florian’s boxing trainer?

Kenny Florian trains with Peter Welch at Peter Welch’s boxing gym in Boston. Peter keeps a low profile, but after this win, he may have to deal with becoming one of the most popular boxing trainers in the world.

Peter Welch, Moses Sousa and Kenny Florian at the F-15 Training center and Boxing Gym in Boston, photo credit thatgirlisfunny.com

This is taken from peterwelch.com

Golden Gloves Champion and Boxing Trainer for the Ultimate Fighter reality show, Peter Welch brings home to Southie the skill, drive and determination that has made him a fighting force to be reckoned with for more than 20 years. He is proud to present his “F15 Training System” – a revolutionary fighter’s training and physical conditioning system for men and women of all ages.

Not for the faint of heart, Welch’s system is “boxing evolved” – combining the fundamentals of traditional boxing with functional athletic conditioning for a potent and life-changing end result.

As Peter Welch likes to say, “Nothing happens when nothing happens.”

Guess who else trains with Peter Welch?

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Jorge Rivera vs. Nate Quarry

Jorge (Georgie) Rivera has something in common with Kenny Florian.

Along with Nate Quarry, both men are veterans of the Ultimate Fighter reality TV show.  Plus, Jorge trains with Peter Welch in Boston and with another Golden Gloves Boxing Champion, Matt Phinney.

Matt Phinney, UFC Boxing Trainer and Jorge Rivera, UFC Fighter

Jorge soundly defeated Nate Quarry with a TKO in the 2nd round at UFC Fight Night 21 leaving Nate’s face a bit of a mess.  Both Peter Welch and Matt Phinney were in Jorge’s corner for the fight.

Jorge came into the octagon with the eye of the tiger.

After the fight, Joe Rogan, color commentator said that  Jorge delivered, “crisp, accurate punches” and that he came in “focused and confident” and that Jorge has a “vicious and lethal right hand.”

Jorge Rivera UFC Fighter and Cheryl Ragsdale, photo credit thatgirlisfunny.com

If you’re looking to train with a strong, effective team or you just want to add variety to your work-outs, I strongly encourage you to consider Peter Welch’s Gym in Boston.    For MMA, check out Rivera MMA if you’re in the Milford area or Florian Martial Arts in Brookline.

If you don’t live in Boston, find the best boxing or MMA gym in your area and get busy!

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On a side note, if you have a favorite boxing gym or you want to nominate someone in the category of Best Boxing Trainer, leave his or her name in the comment box (located on the right hand side of this post half-way down the page).

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Kenny Florian Trivia Game UFC Fight Night 21

Winners Selected by Keith Florian!

Thanks for playing the Kenny Florian Trivia Game with us!

Questions for the Game:

Kenny Florian Trivia Game – UFC Fight Night 21 – Florian vs Gomi

Winners please contact me directly at cheryl@thatgirlisfunny.com

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Kenny Florian UFC Fighter and Roy Nelson UFC Fighter

Caption for Cartoon of  Kenny Florian and Roy Nelson

Kenny: “I can beat pretty much everyone, but I can’t beat Penn so now what do I do?”

Roy: “Now that I beat him, can I eat him?”

photo credit joxygen.com

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About Cheryl Ragsdale

Cheryl Ragsdale has written 398 posts on this blog.

Cheryl Ragsdale trains in Mixed Martial Arts with UFC Fighter Kenny Florian and Keith Florian at Florian Martial Arts. She applies her fight training to teaching people how to handle verbal skirmishes in professional and personal relationships. When people behave badly, who do you turn to for support and guidance? Have you chosen the right people to be in your corner? If you’re not sure, Cheryl can help. Schedule some time to talk to her or read her ebook, "So, You Lost the First Round". Use the contact form on this blog or Twitter @thatgirlisfunny

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