Kenny Florian‘s previous attempts at challenging for a UFC title have been unsuccessful, but he believes that an intense and successful training camp will be a major contribution in his chance to defeat Jose Aldo.
Florian, who recently moved to 145 pounds, will meet Aldo in the co-main event at UFC 136. “Ken Flo” made a good impression in his debut and walked away with the win over Diego Nunes at UFC 130, ultimately earning the shot at Aldo.
In his blog on ESPN.com, Florian said he is confident in his training camp and preparation ahead of his bout against the Brazilian.
“I’ve just finished a month of training three times a day, six times a week, so it’s fair to say my body is in optimum condition right now,” he said.
“The amount of work I put in to each training camp has grown and grown and I’m always intent on outdoing my opponent.”
Florian’s has failed in his last two opportunities at challenging for the UFC lightweight title; therefore, he hopes his chances at featherweight will serve him better. Florian challenged Sean Sherk and BJ Penn, only to come up short against both champions, respectively.
Since then, Florian has evolved as a fighter and will look to utilize his overall skills in order to finally earn himself recognition as a title contender and wear a UFC title.
“Ultimately, the end goal for all fighters is to lift that UFC belt. That is the thing that drives us in training and forces us to become the best fighter we can possibly be,” he said.
“I know that I need to be fitter, faster, sharper and better than I have ever been before on Oct. 8. And that is exactly what I have been working towards for the past few months and years.”
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