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 top 10 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 Clay Guida
On December 12, 2009 Kenny Florian faced Clay Guida in a lightweight bout. Florian was 33 years old with a record of 11-4, and Guida was 28 with a record of 25-10. Both Florian and Guida were coming off a loss. Florian submitted Clay Guida via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.
3. 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.
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 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.
6. 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.
7. Kenny Florian loses to José Aldo via unanimous decision
On October 8, 2011 Kenny Florian fought José Aldo for the UFC featherweight title. Florian was 35 years old with a record of 14-5, and Aldo was 25 with a record of 19-1. Florian was coming off a win and Aldo was on a 12-fight winning streak. Florian lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Aldo.
8. 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.
9. Kenny Florian KOs Joe Lauzon
On April 2, 2008 Kenny Florian faced Joe Lauzon in a lightweight bout. Florian was 31 years old with a record of 8-3, and Lauzon was 23 with a record of 16-3. Florian was on a 3-fight winning streak and Lauzon was on a 6-fight winning streak. Florian stopped Joe Lauzon via TKO in the 2nd round.
10. Kenny Florian loses to Sean Sherk via unanimous decision
On October 14, 2006 Kenny Florian fought Sean Sherk for the vacant UFC lightweight title. Florian was 30 years old with a record of 5-2, and Sherk was 33 with a record of 32-2-1. Florian was on a 3-fight winning streak and Sherk was coming off a win. Florian lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Sherk.