Kenny Florian opts against back surgery, still hopeful of return to competition
Kenny Florian, who hosted the UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes post-fight show on FUEL TV Saturday night, revealed more information about his recent back troubles on the program. Florian last competed inside the Octagon late in 2011, going the distance with UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo. Saturday night, Aldo successfully defended his title yet again with a first round knockout of Chad Mendes in his... [Read More...]
Back injury may force Kenny Florian to call it quits on a career
Former title-contender Kenny Florian may have stepped foot inside the Octagon for the final time as a fighter after herniating a disc in his back a few months ago. The injury occurred while Florian was lifting weights to bulk back up after slimming down for a run at the featherweight title. Though the 35-year old has done little but rest since, according to Florian, he’s still experiencing pain/numbness... [Read More...]
Kenny Florian happy to have featherweight in career’s rear-view mirror
UFC fighter Kenny Florian has competed over four different weight classes, stretching his body to the limit on both ends of the spectrum in the process. Now, following a loss to UFC featherweight champ Jose Aldo, “Ken Flo” has decided he will return to the lightweight ranks where the bulk of his previous success came. Nothing is scheduled as far as a fight, but regardless of that fact Florian is... [Read More...]
Kenny Florian not ready to retire yet, returning at 155 pounds
After falling short in his third attempt at winning a UFC championship earlier this month, original Ultimate Fighter alumnus Kenny Florian left fans wondering if they had seen the last of the Massachusetts native in an arena as a competitor rather than a ticket-holder in the crowd or member of the media. The public now has an answer. Florian put rumors of his potential retirement to rest today when... [Read More...]
Kenny Florian to take time off, think about his future
Many feel like Kenny Florian will retire from active competition and slide into the announcing booth as part of the new UFC deal with FOX Networks. However, as of now, Florian is not prepared to make any quick decisions regarding his future. “Everyone is asking what is next for me. The only response I can give right now is that I’m going to take some time. I want to rest, spend some time... [Read More...]
Kenny Florian doesn’t care where people rank Jose Aldo
Kenny Florian has been training to win a UFC title for the better part of his MMA career. Saturday night, Florian gets his third shot at accomplishing that dream when he meets Jose Aldo for the UFC featherweight crown at UFC 136. “Ken Flo” has lost twice in his quest to claim the UFC lightweight title, falling to Sean Sherk and B.J. Penn. Those defeats, along with a loss to Gray Maynard... [Read More...]
Kenny Florian: “I think I do everything well.”
Kenny Florian is one of the many faces who helped the UFC reached the level that it’s at today. While most fans and pundits credit Forrest Griffin vs. Stephan Bonnar 1 or the trio of Chuck Liddell, Tito Ortiz, and Randy Couture, rarely do they mention Florian, who competed on The Ultimate Fighter 1 and made it to the finals, has fought in multiple weight classes, has fought for the lightweight title... [Read More...]
(EXCLUSIVE) Kenny Florian defends his commentary during Barboza vs. Pearson
This past Saturday night at UFC 134 in Brazil, UFC veteran and current #1 contender to the featherweight title Kenny Florian sat in the commentary booth alongside Mike Goldberg while his usual play-by-play partner Joe Rogan remained in the US to film Fear Factor. No stranger to the headset having filled in for Rogan in the past, Florian provided insight and a perspective that only a fighter can. For... [Read More...]
Jose Aldo booked for fall title-defense against Ken Florian
Hours after a bout between lightweight champ Frank Edgar and #1 contender Gray Maynard was confirmed for UFC 136, fans in the Lone Star State got a second dose of good news when the UFC announced featherweight king Jose Aldo is also set to put his belt on the line come October 8 with former 155-pound star Ken Florian standing in his way of notching a thirteenth straight victory. The 14-5 Florian earned... [Read More...]
Winner of Nunes vs. Florian in line for shot at UFC featherweight title
Ken Florian appears to be on the cusp of contendership for the third time during his six-year run inside the Octagon as it looks like his upcoming bout with Diego Nunes will serve to determine the next individual in line for a crack at Jose Aldo or Mark Hominick pending the outcome of their fight at UFC 129. Nunes and Florian are currently set to scuffle six weeks later on June 11 at UFC 131. News... [Read More...]
Florian’s first featherweight test coming in form of Diego Nunes
Before officially announcing his move down to 145 pounds former UFC lightweight contender Ken Florian had been rumored for a potential showdown with featherweight champion Jose Aldo. With a drop in weight since confirmed it appears Florian will not face Aldo in his divisional debut but rather a teammate of the dynamic Brazilian’s at Nova Uniao – Diego Nunes. The 13-5 “Ken Flo” revealed his... [Read More...]
Ken Florian latest lightweight making move to 145 pounds
Former 155-pound title-contender Ken Florian has joined Tyson Griffin among the exodus of talented lightweights dropping down a division to test their skills at 145 pounds resulting from the UFC’s addition of WEC’s smaller weight-classes. However, while Griffin’s decision may have been influenced by three consecutive losses, “Ken Flo” is 8-2 in his last ten fights including victories over... [Read More...]
Ken Florian out, Melvin Guillard in against Evan Dunham at Fight Night 23
Ken Florian has withdrawn from the “Fight for the Troops” event scheduled for January 22 at Fort Hood in Texas after sustaining an injury to his knee while training on Monday. While it is not yet known if the damage will require surgery to repair, it will at least keep Five Ounces’ #8 lightweight out of action for the first few months of 2011. Florian made the following statement on his website... [Read More...]
Florian vs. Dunham moved to January “Fight for the Troops” event
The State of Texas is no stranger to showdowns and it looks as though two dangerous individuals are once again set to square off within its borders come this January. According to multiple sources, including those close to the camps, a match-up between Ken Florian and Evan Dunham has been bumped up in date from February’s UFC 126 and will now headline a “UFC Fight for the Troops” event scheduled... [Read More...]
5 Oz. MMA Link Club
Welcome back to another edition of “MMA Link Club”, Five Ounces of Pain‘s weekly smorgasbord of work from our brothers and sisters in the MMA community. Enjoy… “King Mo” Lawal Ready to Talk Trash Again (MMAFighting.com) Jason Miller Thinks Nick Diaz is a “Bitch” (CagePotato.com) Kenny Florian Throws Down with Dave Camarillo…in Street Fighter II (MiddleEasy.com) Cain... [Read More...]
Jose Aldo declined December bout with Ken Florian
The question surrounding WEC featherweight champ Jose Aldo eventually testing his skills at 155-pounds has long been a matter of “when” rather than “if” based on his success in the ring. The 24-year old Brazilian has compiled an 18-1 record in his six-year career, holds wins over some of the sport’s top featherweights, and has rendered seven of his last eight opponents unable to intelligently... [Read More...]
Ken Florian vs. Evan Dunham rumored for Superbowl Weekend
An already-stacked event looks to have gotten even more top-heavy, as highly ranked lightweights Ken Florian and Evan Dunham will clash inside the Octagon at UFC 127 on February 5th. News of the pairing came from Florian himself during a recent broadcast of ESPN’s “MMA Live”, a show he serves as co-host of. Florian and Dunham will both be looking to bounce back from very-different decision losses... [Read More...]
5 Oz. MMA Link Club
Welcome back to another edition of “MMA Link Club”, Five Ounces of Pain‘s weekly smorgasbord of work from our brothers and sisters in the MMA community. Enjoy… Does Randy Couture Have One Last Run at the Title in Him? (Versus.com) Dana White Backtracks on Jon Fitch’s Contendership (WatchKalibRun.com) Kamal Shalorus May Be Fighting Bart Palaszweski at WEC 52 (Heavy.com) Ken Florian and... [Read More...]
Frank Edgar erases all doubt with UFC 118 performance
UFC 118 was a unique event for a number of reasons. Beyond its base of Boston, the show was also one where the results were set to impact the public’s perception of not only the sport but many of its top athletes. How would two former champions, one a boxer and one a Mixed Martial Artist, match-up in the Octagon? Was Gray Maynard the real deal or simply another talented opponent for Ken Florian to... [Read More...]
All UFC 118 scheduled bouts ready to go as every fighter makes weight
Iconic boxer James Toney has likely been to more weigh-ins in his life than he can remember, but it’s likely he won’t ever forget the proceedings for his bout against former UFC double-divisional champion Randy Couture for more reasons than the simply its relationship to his Mixed Martial Arts debut. Fans in Boston who showed up at the event, as many might have expected, were a raucous group and... [Read More...]
