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Retirement or Not, We Haven’t Seen the Last of Kenny Florian
(MMA Weekly) Kenny Florian has competed for a UFC title three times in his career and was defeated each time. After losing to featherweight champion Jose Aldo at UFC 136 last Saturday, many are questioning, what is next for Florian? Some have even suggested that he should consider retirement. Read More
Florian Falls Short in Bid for First Title
(by Chris Duncan, Associated Press) HOUSTON – Jose Aldo defended his 145-pound belt with a unanimous decision over Dover’s Kenny Florian Saturday night in the co-feature event at UFC 136.
The victory was the 13th straight for Aldo (20-1) and denied Florian his first UFC championship. Read More
Kenny Florian Hopes Experience Gives Him UFC 136 Edge Against Jose Aldo
(MMA Fighting) Jose Aldo has had little trouble with any opponent the last three years, but Kenny Florian thinks he might have a solution for the UFC featherweight champ. Read More
My UFC 136 Walkout Shirt from Punishment Athletics
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation.
Kenny Florian Barrels Through the Lightweight Division en Route to a Title Shot
(MMAMania.com) Four weight classes and 40 pounds.
When Kenny Florian made his official UFC debut in the finals of the first The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) tournament, he did so as a middleweight. It was out of necessity moreso than choice but “KenFlo” made the most of the opportunity. Read More
With Joe Rogan Out, Kenny Florian Joins Saturday’s UFC 134 Broadcast Team
(MMAJunkie.com) UFC featherweight contender Kenny Florian has joined the broadcast team for Saturday’s UFC 134 pay-per-view event. He’s filling in for color commentator Joe Rogan, who’s taping NBC’s soon-to-release “Fear Factor” reboot as the show’s host. Florian, who’s previously handled such duties, joins play-by-play man Mike Goldberg at UFC 134. Read More
Kenny Florian Sets Sights on Jose Aldo
(Boston Herald) When Kenny Florian first saw Jose Aldo fight, he was blown away by the 5-foot-7 Brazilian’s talent.
“I just remember that he was extremely explosive,” Florian said. “He finishes guys very quickly. I just remember being very impressed. I didn’t know much about him, but I just liked the way that he fought. He was exciting. Anyone who’s willing to try flying knees, acrobatic kicks and finish the fight the way he did — I’m always a fan of those kind of fighters, and Aldo is that guy.” Read More
Kenny Florian vs. Gesias Cavalcante “booked” for Sunday’s All Balls Brawl 1
(MMAJunkie.com) An intriguing bout between UFC veteran Kenny Florian and Strikeforce fighter Gesias “JZ” Cavalcante is coming to a double-hexagon near you. Well, sort of. Read More
Jose Aldo vs Kenny Florian Title Fight Announced for UFC 136
(MMAMania.com) Who guessed this one?
Now that Kenny Florian has passed his first test in the featherweight division by defeating Diego Nunes at the UFC 131: “Dos Santos vs. Carwin” event, he will be granted the next crack at division champion Jose Aldo. Read More
Nunes Weighs Move to US, Praises Florian’s ‘Miracle’ Performance
(Sherdog) Standout featherweight Diego Nunes had a convincing performance against Kenny Florian at UFC 131, nearly spoiling the two-time UFC lightweight title challenger’s 145-pound debut. However, Florian’s maturity and big-fight experience turned the battle in his favor, allowing him to take a unanimous decision after three rounds. Read More
