Kenny Florian 'Blown Away' By IBJJF 2016 World Jiu-Jitsu Championships
Jun 6, 2016
Kenny Florian was one of our matside commentators at the IBJJF 2016 World Jiu-Jitsu Championships and called the action for some of the best jiu-jitsu matches we've seen in recent times. The jiu-jitsu black belt and former UFC fighter gives his thoughts on an action-packed weekend of amazing jiu-jitsu.
"I was blown away by the organization, all the fighters and the matches they put on today.
"I was blown away by Marcus Buchecha Almeida probably the most, having to come back off a big time injury, the physical and mental hurdles, having to battle back, it was huge. It shows what heart he has. to win his weight class and the absolute, phenomenal.
"I will definitely be back next year, for sure."
Kenny Florian also gives his thoughts on his friend Romulo Barral's retirement, Leandro Lo's performances, the American competitors such as JT Torres and Edwin Najmi, the technician Lucas Lepri,