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 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.
4. 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.
5. Kenny Florian loses to B.J. Penn via KO
On August 8, 2009 Kenny Florian fought B.J. Penn for the UFC lightweight title. Florian was 33 years old with a record of 11-3, and Penn was 30 with a record of 13-5-1. Florian was on a 6-fight winning streak, while Penn was coming off a loss. Penn submitted Florian via rear-naked choke in the 4th round. Failed to capture the title.