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Kenny Florian

"KenFlo"

United StatesUnited StatesAge 50Florian Martial Arts CenterUFC
14
Wins
6
Losses
0
Draws
86%
Finish Rate
4
KO / TKO
8
Submissions
2003
Pro Debut

Biography

Kenneth Alan "Kenny" Florian is an American retired mixed martial artist and commentator who formerly competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He formerly served as an analyst for UFC on Fox from 2011 to 2018, provided color commentary for UFC Fight Night, and provides color commentary on the robot combat television series BattleBots. He is currently signed to the Professional Fighters League (PFL) as a commentator. Florian has a background in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and Muay Thai. He is known for his cerebral approach to the sport based on his meticulous game plans.

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy40%
Takedown accuracy33%

2.41

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

1.85

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

2.22

/ 15 min

Takedowns

1.27

avg

Submissions

0.08

avg

Knockdowns

Reach 188 cmUFC debut Apr. 9, 2005Born Westwood , United States

How He Wins

KO / TKO4
Decision2
Submission8

Finish Rate

86%
12 of 14
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
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Mixed Martial Arts20 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossBrazilJosé AldoH2HDecision (unanimous)R5UFC 136Oct 8, 2011
WinBrazilDiego NunesH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 131Jun 11, 2011
LossUnited StatesGray MaynardH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 118Aug 28, 2010
WinJapanTakanori GomiH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R3UFC Fight Night: Florian vs. GomiMar 31, 2010
WinUnited StatesClay GuidaH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2UFC 107Dec 12, 2009
LossUnited StatesB.J. PennH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R4UFC 101Aug 8, 2009
WinUnited StatesJoe StevensonH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1UFC 91Nov 15, 2008
WinUnited StatesRoger HuertaH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 87Aug 9, 2008
WinUnited StatesJoe LauzonH2HTKO (punches and elbows)R2UFC Fight Night: Florian vs. LauzonApr 2, 2008
WinUnited StatesDin ThomasH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1UFC Fight Night: Thomas vs. FlorianSep 19, 2007
WinUnited StatesAlvin RobinsonH2HTKO (submission to punches)R1UFC 73Jul 7, 2007
WinJapanDokonjonosuke MishimaH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R3UFC Fight Night: Stevenson vs. GuillardApr 5, 2007
LossUnited StatesSean SherkH2HDecision (unanimous)R5UFC 64Oct 14, 2006
WinCanadaSam StoutH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1The Ultimate Fighter 3 FinaleJun 24, 2006
WinUnited StatesKit CopeH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2The Ultimate Fighter 2 FinaleNov 5, 2005
WinUnited StatesAlex KaralexisH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R2UFC Ultimate Fight NightAug 6, 2005
LossUnited StatesDiego SanchezH2HTKO (punches)R1The Ultimate Fighter 1 FinaleApr 9, 2005
LossUnited StatesDrew FickettH2HDecision (split)R3Combat Zone 7: Gravel PitJul 10, 2004
WinBobby McAndrewsH2HSubmission (kimura)R1Mass Destruction 15Feb 21, 2004
WinUnited StatesJason GirouxH2HKO (punch)R1Mass Destruction 10Jan 25, 2003

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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.