Best fights of Kenny Florian
Over 9 years as a professional, Kenny Florian has compiled a 14-6 (12) record, including four title fights across four weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Kenny Florian submits Takanori Gomi
On March 31, 2010 Kenny Florian faced Takanori Gomi in a lightweight bout. Florian was 33 years old with a record of 12-4, and Gomi was 31 with a record of 31-5. Florian was coming off a win and Gomi was on a 2-fight winning streak. Florian submitted Takanori Gomi via rear-naked choke in the 3rd round.
2. Kenny Florian submits Joe Stevenson
On November 15, 2008 Kenny Florian faced Joe Stevenson in a lightweight bout. Florian was 32 years old with a record of 10-3, and Stevenson was 26 with a record of 29-8. Florian was on a 5-fight winning streak and Stevenson was coming off a win. Florian submitted Joe Stevenson via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
3. Kenny Florian defeats Roger Huerta
On August 9, 2008 Kenny Florian faced Roger Huerta in a lightweight bout. Florian was 32 years old with a record of 9-3, and Huerta was 25 with a record of 20-1-1. Florian was on a 4-fight winning streak and Huerta was on a 11-fight winning streak. Florian won via unanimous decision.
4. Kenny Florian defeats Diego Nunes
On June 11, 2011 Kenny Florian faced Diego Nunes in a featherweight bout. Florian was 35 years old with a record of 13-5, and Nunes was 28 with a record of 16-1. Florian was coming off a loss, while Nunes was on a 3-fight winning streak. Florian won via unanimous decision.
5. Kenny Florian submits Din Thomas
On September 19, 2007 Kenny Florian faced Din Thomas in a lightweight bout. Florian was 31 years old with a record of 7-3, and Thomas was 30 with a record of 23-6. Florian was on a 2-fight winning streak and Thomas was on a 3-fight winning streak. Florian submitted Din Thomas via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.