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Update on Kenny’s Casino Cinema Appearance
Steve Schirripa and Beth Ostrosky welcome Kenny and Stephan Bonnar on Spike TV’s Casino Cinema. Program to air on June 21st @ 9pm. Kenny and Stephen will also be featured on show promos starting June 15th.
Kenny to Fight Sam Stout at TUF 3 Finale Live on Spike TV
The progress I made in Thailand is showing up in my training. For me, working out, training to fight and then competing is a job that I love so much. When I am working hard, sweating, bleeding, and crying to get to a higher level, I am happy. My trainers are always looking for ways to challenge me mentally, physically and technically. I know it will soon pay off. Read More
Kenny Contributes Segment to Upcoming TUF 2 Season DVD
Besides containing his 2nd round victory over Kit Cope, Kenny contributes a bonus feature on how to effectively cut weight before a fight. The TUF Season 2 DVD is slated for release on May 30th
A Note from Kenny to His Fans
I am leaving to Thailand for 3 weeks of intensive Muay Thai training. I am going with my friend and Muay Thai instructor Mark DellaGrotte. We are headed to Pattaya, Thailand to train at the famous Sityodtong Camp. I am going to be living and training like a thai. I can’t wait! Read More
The MASSMMA Fighter of the Year for 2005 is Kenny “Kenflo” Florian
“If we look only at in ring performance, he’s 2-1 in the UFC this year, with another win coming during the taping of “The Ultimate Fighter” over Chris Leben. On top of looking great in the ring, Kenny has gained more fans worldwide than any other MA based fighter in 2005. The reality show has helped gain fans not only for Kenny, but for our sport as a whole, and Kenny played a big role in the show.”
UFC.tv Lists Florian Submission of Kit Cope as one of Five Best in 2005
“Florian gets the nod here for actually winning twice by submission in the same fight. After eluding the strikes of Muay Thai wizard Cope in the early stages of the opening round, Florian took over and locked in an arm bar in the final seconds of the stanza. Unfortunately, just as the bout was about to be halted, the bell rang, saving Cope for more punishment in round two. And once the second frame began, the ending was just a matter of time, with Florian ending the bout by rear naked choke just 37 seconds into the round.”
Florian Defeats Cope in Opening Seconds of 2nd Round
At The Ultimate Fighter™ Season 2 finale at The Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Kenny Florian scored perhaps the most impressive victory of his mixed martial arts career, submitting four-time World Muay Thai champion Kit Cope with a rear naked choke at 37 seconds of the second round. The high energy fight kicked off the night. Read More
Ultimate Fighter Season 1 DVD Released
The Ultimate Fighter – Season 1 is a reality TV show where 16 contestants are trained by two legendary UFC competitors, Randy Couture and Chuck Liddell, and must live together while battling for a pair of Ultimate Fighting Championship contracts. As one of the 16 contestants, Kenny defeated Chris Leban on the show to make it to the show final where he fought Diego Sanchez at a live event seen by over 3 million viewers.
Kit Cope is Florian’s Next Opponent
Kenny said the following his his newsletter: “I am happy to officially announce that I will be back in the UFC octagon once again on Nov. 5th, 2005. My welterweight opponent is Muay Thai champion Kit Cope from Las Vegas, Nevada. This is sure to be an exciting fight and it will take place in one of the biggest MMA events in history. This fight is taking place in Las Vegas on the Season 2 “Ultimate Fighter Finale” fight Card. The whole event will be shown live on SpikeTV!” Read More
Florian Defeats Karalexis by TKO in 2nd Round
When it came time for the New England jiu-jitsu ace to return to the Octagon in August against Alex Karalexis, the setting was just as pressure-packed – but this time, the mindset of Florian had done a 360. He was no longer the deer in the headlights – he was the one driving the car. Read More
