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UFC 131 Results: Kenny Florian Plans to Make a Run at UFC Featherweight Title

At UFC 131, Kenny Florian made a successful debut in the featherweight division against Diego Nunes, that saw the Boston native pick up the win via unanimous decision. And although Florian explained that his move to featherweight was only temporar…

At UFC 131, Kenny Florian made a successful debut in the featherweight division against Diego Nunes, that saw the Boston native pick up the win via unanimous decision.

And although Florian explained that his move to featherweight was only temporary, he mentioned in his post-fight interview that he plans to face Jose Aldo for the featherweight title sometime this year. Thus, making his temporary move seem like an afterthought.

“I want a shot at the belt,” Florian told Heavy.com.

“I think Jose Aldo is one of the best fighters in the game, and I have a lot of respect for him. He’s the best, and that’s what I want.”

The drop to featherweight is the fourth division Florian has competed in throughout his career, and he underwent a difficult training camp that saw him trim off extra fat to make 145 pounds.

One must wonder how much more demanding it is on one’s body to lose weight, especially when a fighter attempts to go below their natural weight.

But for Florian, the move to featherweight has made him stronger, physically and mentally.

“I think honestly this whole weight cut and going down, it was a true test of discipline, and I think it took me to the next level as far as mentally and what I’m capable of doing,” he said.

“After doing that, I think anything is easy.”

While it is unknown as to when Aldo is expected to return to the Octagon, UFC president Dana White announced at the UFC 131 post-fight press conference that Florian is likely the next challenger for the Brazilian’s title.

And after competing in multiple divisions beforehand, it seems as if Florian has finally found a permanent home at 145 lbs and is committed to competing as a featherweight in the UFC.

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UFC 131 Results: What’s Next for the Main Card Fighters

UFC 131 Results: What’s Next for the Main Card FightersBleacher Report’s Bryan Levick:I know I am a few days late, but with two young kids my weekends are getting busier and busier. UFC 131 is over and done with. Another successful Canadian show put on…

UFC 131 Results: What’s Next for the Main Card Fighters

Bleacher Report’s Bryan Levick:

I know I am a few days late, but with two young kids my weekends are getting busier and busier. UFC 131 is over and done with. Another successful Canadian show put on by the UFC, you have to love the Canadian fans they really get into each and every fight.

The main event was very surprising as I am not sure there are too many people who felt that Carwin and Dos Santos would make it out of the first round. It almost didn’t as Dos Santos has Carwin on the ropes and was punching the holy hell out him, but much like his fight against Lesnar where Josh Rosenthal gave Brock an opportunity to recover, Herb Dean paid Carwin the same respect and was proven right when Carwin battled on.

So we know where Dos Santos is headed and that is a showdown with UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez as soon as the the champ is fully recovered from shoulder surgery. Other than that there are no set match-ups for the other 9 fighters who fought on the main card.

Let’s take a look and see what makes sense for the rest of them.

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UFC 131 Results: What’s Next for the Main Card Fighters

So we know where Dos Santos is headed and that is a showdown with UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez as soon as the the champ is fully recovered from shoulder surgery. Other than that there are no set matchups for the other nine fighters who fought on the main card.

Let’s take a look and see what makes sense for the rest of them.

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The Potato Index: UFC 131, TUF 13 Finale, and UFC 130 Edition

(Clay Guida’s party-animal status: Unchanged. Photo courtesy of CombatLifestyle.com)

Now that we’re halfway through a six-week stretch featuring a UFC or Strikeforce event every weekend, it might be time to take a deep breath, drag out a semi-retired recurring feature, and assign some totally meaningless scores to some of the notable trends and fighters we’ve seen lately. Who’s up, who’s down, and by how much? Well…

The UFC heavyweight division +113
Some have already labeled Shane Carwin’s loss at UFC 131 the “end of an era” for gargantuan heavyweights. (Didn’t last long, did it?) At the top of the division, we’re left with two guys who are smaller, faster, and better-conditioned than their predecessors; Velasquez vs. Dos Santos could be an all-time classic. Meanwhile, prospects like Travis Browne and Dave Herman continue to add depth at 265.

Cageside monitors -98
Nope, the judging in this sport still sucks, and the problem doesn’t appear to be technological. When you have shit for brains, every angle is a bad angle.

(Clay Guida’s party-animal status: Unchanged. Photo courtesy of CombatLifestyle.com)

Cageside monitors -98
Nope, the judging in this sport still sucks, and the problem doesn’t appear to be technological. When you have shit for brains, every angle is a bad angle.

Demian Maia -184
Ugh. Bro, nobody wants to see you kickbox your way to another decision. Submitting people used to be Demian’s gimmick — and it was a great one. But he hasn’t been able to do that since UFC events were still numbered in the double-digits. Maia is officially a stepping stone in the middleweight division, and it’s a shame to see it.

Sam Stout +250
Meanwhile, Hands of Stone scored the first stoppage victory of his five-year, 11-fight UFC career at “Dos Santos vs. Carwin,” snapped a seven-fight decision streak in the process, and gobbled up his sixth performance bonus, like a boss.

Meaningless rumors -322
That’s the last time you fool us, Internet. THE LAST TIME.

Michihiro Omigawa -62
Yeah, he got his win bonus, but officially he’s 0-4 in the Octagon now. You know who else went 0-4 in the Octagon? Tiki Ghosn. You’re in good company, Michi.

The Ultimate Fighter +138
Season 13 might have been a drag, but with the booking of Bisping vs. Mayhem in the coaching slots and the debut of bantamweights and featherweights on the show, we’ll actually have a reason to watch this thing again.

Trying to win a fight off your back -241
Miguel Torres couldn’t do it against Demetrious Johnson, and Anthony Pettis couldn’t do it against Clay Guida. Top-game rules in this sport. Resistance is futile.

Joe Rogan +300/-300
…depending on your feelings about the word “cunty.”

Quinton Jackson +276
Beats up Matt Hamill, earns a title shot, and mock-motorboats Karyn Bryant without getting pepper-sprayed. Alpha.

Brian Stann +437
An American hero who’s now a legit threat at middleweight. Stann TKO’d former Top-10 fighter Jorge Santiago on Memorial Day, picking up his second Fight of the Night bonus in his last three fights.

Guys who get ranked in the Top 10 by dominating local talent in Japan, then get squashed the first time they fight in (or return to) the Octagon -602
See above.

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UFC 131 Aftermath: Aldo Says Florian His Next Opponent

Saturday night, at UFC 131’s post-fight press conference, Dana White said Kenny Florian had a good chance of getting the next shot at UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo. According to Fighters Only Magazine, Aldo believes Florian will be next. &…

Saturday night, at UFC 131’s post-fight press conference, Dana White said Kenny Florian had a good chance of getting the next shot at UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo.

According to Fighters Only Magazine, Aldo believes Florian will be next.

“This is my expectation. No doubt I think this is going to be a tough confrontation. Because the name Florian holds in US, I guess this will be a marketable fight so I think he is the next opponent of mine,” Aldo said.

Aldo is coming off of a successful title defense against Mark Hominick. Aldo was set up to meet Chad Mendes next, but, due to injuries, was sidelined for a later-than-anticipated date.

Mendes chose to take an earlier fight instead of waiting it out.

Florian, who is fighting in his fourth weight class, had a successful featherweight debut against Aldo’s teammate, Deigo Nunes.

Although nothing has been announced or made official, Aldo believes the fight will take place towards the end of the year.

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UFC 131 Results: Shane Carwin Treated in Emergency Room Following UFC 131 Loss

UFC 131 Results: Shane Carwin Treated in Emergency Room Following UFC 131 LossBleacher Report’s Mike Hodges:After picking up his second straight loss at UFC 131, Shane Carwin was transferred to a nearby hospital to undergo further evaluation on his in…

UFC 131 Results: Shane Carwin Treated in Emergency Room Following UFC 131 Loss

Bleacher Report’s Mike Hodges:

After picking up his second straight loss at UFC 131, Shane Carwin was transferred to a nearby hospital to undergo further evaluation on his injuries suffered during his bout with Junior dos Santos.

According to MMAWeekly.com, Carwin’s manager, Jason Genet, wrote via Twitter that Carwin had suffered a broken nose and three deep cuts, along with having to undergo a CT scan.

While it was no surprise that Dos Santos was the superior striker, Carwin showed tremendous heart throughout the entire bout. The 250-pound Colorado native was knocked down early in the first round by the Brazilian, and appeared to be defeated, but he would continue to fight and remain in the bout.

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