Kenny Florian losses
Over 9 years as a professional, Kenny Florian has compiled a 14-6 (12) record, including four title fights across four weight classes. He has six losses, four of them in title fights.
6. 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.
5. Kenny Florian loses to Gray Maynard via unanimous decision
On August 28, 2010 Kenny Florian faced Gray Maynard in a lightweight bout. Florian was 34 years old with a record of 13-4, and Maynard was 31 with a record of 9-0. Florian was on a 2-fight winning streak and Maynard was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Florian lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Maynard.
4. 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.
3. 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.
2. Kenny Florian loses to Diego Sanchez via KO
On April 9, 2005 Kenny Florian fought Diego Sanchez for the vacant The Ultimate Fighter 1 Tournament middleweight title. Florian was 28 years old with a record of 2-1, and Sanchez was 23 with a record of 11-0. Florian was coming off a loss, while Sanchez was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Sanchez stopped Florian via TKO in the 1st round. Failed to win the vacant title.
1. Kenny Florian loses to Drew Fickett via split decision
On July 10, 2004 Kenny Florian faced Drew Fickett. Florian was 28 years old with a record of 2-0, and Fickett was 24 with a record of 22-2. Florian was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak and Fickett was on a 6-fight winning streak. Florian lost via split decision. Went the distance with Fickett.