Kenny Florian
United States / PeruLast 5No upcoming fight scheduled.
CAREER SUMMARY
Kenny Florian holds a professional MMA record of 14-6-0. Kenny Florian has won 14 fights: 4 by KO/TKO, 8 by submission, 2 by decision. Of 6 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Kenny Florian lands 2.41 significant strikes per minute with 40% accuracy and averages 2.22 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: October 8, 2011. Tracked organizations: UFC.
Profile
- Height
- 5'10"178 cm
- Weight
- 145 lbs66 kg
- Reach
- 74"188 cm
- Stance
- Southpaw
- DOB
- 1976-05-26
- Age
- 50
- Nationality
- United States / Peru
- Birthplace
- Westwood, Massachusetts, United States
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
- 2003Bronze · IBJJF Pans · Brown belt, middleweight
- 2002Champion · Copa Atlantica · Brown belt
- Champion · Naga · Superfight; Advanced Gi Open; Advanced Gi Middleweight
- Champion · Grapplers Quest · Superfight
- Black belt · BJJ · Roberto Maia
- Induction year not sourced.
- Boston College · Soccer · c.1994-1998
- Started in BJJ
Camp
- Florian Martial Arts Center · Brookline, Massachusetts, US Founder
- Boston Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Gracie Barra Boston) · BJJ · Boston, Massachusetts, US
- Team Sityodtong · Muay Thai · Somerville, Massachusetts, US Former
- Tristar Gym · Montreal, Quebec, Canada Former
Coaches
- Roberto Maia · Grappling coach
- Keith Florian · Grappling coach
- Mark DellaGrotte · Striking coach
- Firas Zahabi · Head coach
Fight DNA
Submission AceUFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (302 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Kenny Florian sits in the top 25.
Bonus résumé
Kenny Florian has won 5 UFC post-fight bonuses.
- ★ SOTNvs Takanori Gomi · UFC Fight Night: Florian vs GomiMar 31, 2010
- ★ FOTNvs Joe Lauzon · UFC Fight Night: Florian vs LauzonApr 2, 2008
- ★ FOTNvs Dokonjonosuke Mishima · UFC Fight Night: Stevenson vs GuillardApr 5, 2007
- ★ FOTNvs Sean Sherk · UFC 64: UNSTOPPABLEOct 14, 2006
- ★ SOTNvs Sam Stout · The Ultimate Fighter: Team Ortiz vs. Team Shamrock FinaleJun 24, 2006
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 5 pre-2012 awards are not priced · amounts varied per event.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Recent & upcoming opponents
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Kenny Florian earns per fight.
Career history
- LOSSUFCUFC 136: EDGAR vs. MAYNARD III· Oct 8, 2011· Featherweight· 14-6 vs 20-1UDR5 · 5:00
- WINvs Diego NunesUFCUFC 131: DOS SANTOS vs. CARWIN· Jun 11, 2011· Featherweight· 14-5 vs 16-2UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Gray MaynardUFCUFC 118: EDGAR vs PENN 2· Aug 28, 2010· Lightweight· 13-5 vs 10-0UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Florian vs Gomi· Mar 31, 2010· Lightweight· 13-4 vs 30-6SOTNSUBR3 · 2:52
- WINvs Clay GuidaUFCUFC 107: Penn vs Sanchez· Dec 11, 2009· Lightweight· 12-4 vs 25-11SUBR2 · 2:19
- LOSSUFCUFC 101: DECLARATION· Aug 8, 2009· Lightweight· 11-4 vs 14-5-1SUBR4 · 3:54
- WINUFCUFC 91: COUTURE vs LESNAR· Nov 15, 2008· Lightweight· 11-3 vs 29-9SUBR1 · 4:03
- WINvs Roger HuertaUFCUFC 87: SEEK AND DESTROY· Aug 9, 2008· Lightweight· 10-3 vs 20-2-1UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Joe LauzonUFCUFC Fight Night: Florian vs Lauzon· Apr 2, 2008· Lightweight· 9-3 vs 16-4FOTNTKOR2 · 3:28
- WINvs Din ThomasUFCUFC Fight Night: Thomas vs Florian· Sep 19, 2007· Lightweight· 8-3 vs 23-7SUBR1 · 4:31
- WINUFCUFC 73: STACKED· Jul 7, 2007· Lightweight· 7-3 vs 8-2TKOR1 · 4:30
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Stevenson vs Guillard· Apr 5, 2007· Lightweight· 6-3 vs 17-6-2FOTNSUBR3 · 3:57
- LOSSUFCUFC 64: UNSTOPPABLE· Oct 14, 2006· Lightweight· 5-3 vs 32-2-1FOTNUDR5 · 5:00
- WINvs Sam StoutUFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Ortiz vs. Team Shamrock Finale· Jun 24, 2006· Lightweight· 5-2 vs 9-2-1SOTNSUBR1 · 1:46
- WINvs Kit CopeUFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Hughes vs. Team Franklin Finale· Nov 5, 2005· Welterweight· 4-2 vs 2-3SUBR2 · 0:37
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night 1· Aug 6, 2005· Welterweight· 3-2 vs 5-1TKOR2 · 2:52
- LOSSUFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Couture vs. Team Liddell Finale· Apr 9, 2005· Ultimate Fighter 1 Middleweight· 2-2 vs 12-0TKOR1 · 2:49
- LOSSvs Drew FickettCombat Zone 7· Jul 10, 2004· Welterweight· 2-1 vs 23-2SD
- WINvs Bobby McAndrewsMass Destruction 15· Feb 21, 2004· 2-0 vs 0-1SUBR1 · 1:57
- WINvs Jason GirouxMass Destruction 10· Jan 25, 2003· 1-0 vs 0-1TKOR1 · 0:07
- WINvs Nuri ShakirMassachusetts Regional· Feb 15, 2002· 1-0 vs 4-5TKO
- WINvs Chris LebenThe Ultimate Fighter Season 1· Oct 28, 2004· Middleweight· 3-1TKOR2 · 3:10
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1849▼11
- Peak
- 1881Mar 31, 2010
- Rated fights
- 20
Frequently asked questions
When does Kenny Florian fight next?
Kenny Florian has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Kenny Florian's record?
Kenny Florian's professional MMA record is 14-6-0.
Who is Kenny Florian fighting next?
Kenny Florian's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Kenny Florian fight last?
Kenny Florian most recently fought Jose Aldo at UFC 136: EDGAR vs. MAYNARD III on Saturday, October 8, 2011, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).
What weight class does Kenny Florian fight in?
Kenny Florian fights at Featherweight.
How many knockouts does Kenny Florian have?
Kenny Florian has 4 wins by KO/TKO and 8 wins by submission.
How many UFC bonuses has Kenny Florian won?
Kenny Florian has won 5 UFC post-fight bonuses: 3× Fight of the Night, 2× Submission of the Night.
How tall is Kenny Florian?
Kenny Florian is 5'10" (178 cm) tall.
How much does Kenny Florian weigh?
Kenny Florian weighs 145 lbs (66 kg).
What is Kenny Florian's reach?
Kenny Florian has a reach of 74" (188 cm).
How old is Kenny Florian?
Kenny Florian is 50 years old (born May 26, 1976).
Where is Kenny Florian from?
Kenny Florian is from United States / Peru.