Kenny Florian is hoping for a fairer outcome than he got Wednesday against Jose Aldo Jr. The featherweights locked horns in a soccer battle, but were in need of more rounds to decide a winner. If the same thing happens tomorrow night, we'll see a round four and five.
In conjunction with the MLS' Houston Dynamo, Florian and Aldo did a special "kick-up" promotion. The fighters, who both have a solid soccer background, squared off in a soccer ball juggling contest. MMAjunkie had the details:
Florian jumped out to the early lead by using only his feet, knees and head to score 17 consecutive touches on the soccer ball before it hit the ground. Aldo answered with just 10 touches.
Both fighters adjusted their plans in the second frame and favored a strategy of keeping the ball very low and playing just with their feet. Aldo took the round, 23 touches to 12.
In the final round, Florian put on the best performance of the night with 42 touches. Aldo answered back with his best output and netted 28 consecutive strikes.
Aldo was a pretty accomplished soccer player into his early 20's before switching over full-time to MMA. Florian actually played on the soccer team at Boston College.
Aldo defends his UFC featherweight title against Florian tomorrow night at UFC 136.
Watch UFC 136 right here on Yahoo! Sports
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