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Kenny Florian - An Interested Observer Looks at UFC 129 (4/15/2011 5:00:00 AM)
In a very one-sided fight, Vitali Klitschko stopped Cristobal Arreola in 10 rounds tonight at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA to retain his WBC Heavyweight Championship. Arreola was never in the fight. Few jabs, poor lateral footwork and a lack of head movement left him wide open for Klitschko. Vitali used his jab
Kenny Florian vs. Diego Nunes in the works for UFC 131 in Vancouver (2/19/2011 2:00:00 PM)
After dropping hints of a possible move to 145 pounds, two-time lightweight title challenger Kenny Florian erased all doubts. On the latest edition of ESPN's "MMA Live" series, Florian announced he'll meet Brazilian featherweight Diego Nunes at June's UFC 131 event. MMAjunkie.com has since verified that both fighters have verbally agreed to the fight and that bout agreements are expected to be finalized shortly.
Kenny Florian Makes Featherweight Debut Against Diego Nunes at UFC 131 (2/18/2011 7:00:42 PM)
Former UFC lightweight contender Kenny Florian will make his featherweight debut when he meets Diego Nunes at UFC 131, which is expected to take place on June 11 in Vancouver, Canada. UFC 131 is headlined by heavyweights Brock Lesnar and Junior dos Santos.
UFC contender Kenny Florian officially headed to featherweight (2/8/2011 2:00:00 PM)
Two-time UFC lightweight title-challenger Kenny Florian officially is headed to the featherweight division. This past week on MMAjunkie.com Radio, Florian was asked about the possibility and said he would "never ever say never ever." Today, he took to Twitter to confirm the plans following a report from ESPN.com. But he said the lightweight division still is in his future.
Kenny Florian Dropping to Featherweight, Expects Summer UFC Return (2/8/2011 6:07:30 AM)
UFC lightweight contender Kenny Florian is dropping to 145-pounds to join the UFC's featherweight division, but plans to eventually return to 155-pounds with hopes of earning titles in both divisions.
Kenny Florian Dropping to Featherweight, Expects Summer Return (2/8/2011 6:07:30 AM)
UFC lightweight contender Kenny Florian is dropping to 145-pounds to join the UFC's featherweight division, but plans to eventually return to 155-pounds with hopes of earning titles in both divisions.
UFC's Kenny Florian to featherweight? "Never ever say never ever," fighter says (2/5/2011 5:00:00 PM)
LAS VEGAS - When MMAjunkie.com Radio host "Gorgeous" George Garcia asked UFC lightweight contender Kenny Florian if rumors of a potential move to featherweight are true, he had one word of advice for the fighter: Stay out of the poker room. Florian initially deflected the question and then let out a small laugh as he mentally processed the question. But whether it was a true "tell" or simply indecision on the UFC veteran's part, it's clear Florian has considered it, and he's leaving open the door to the possibility.
UFC's Kenny Florian to featherweight? "Never ever say never ever," says fighter (2/5/2011 5:00:00 PM)
LAS VEGAS - When MMAjunkie.com Radio host "Gorgeous" George Garcia asked UFC lightweight contender Kenny Florian if rumors of a potential move to featherweight are true, he had one word of advice for the fighter: Stay out of the poker room. Florian initially deflected the question and then let out a small laugh as he mentally processed the question. But whether it was a true "tell" or simply indecision on the UFC veteran's part, it's clear Florian has considered it, and he's leaving open the door to the possibility.
MMAjunkie.com Radio (1:30 p.m. ET): Benavidez, Florian, Silva, Belcher, Santiago, more (2/4/2011 4:30:00 PM)
Don't miss today's star-studded MMAjunkie.com Radio, which is co-hosted by UFC 128's Joseph Benavidez and features UFC lightweight Kenny Florian, MMA agent Malki Kawa, UFC 130's Wanderlei Silva, UFC middleweight Alan Belcher and Sengoku champ Jorge Santiago at a special start time of 1:30 p.m. ET (10:30 a.m. PT). Joining them in studio are UFC heavyweight Matt Mitrione, Strikeforce champ Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante and MMA legend Pedro Rizzo. MMA oddsmakers Joey Oddessa also calls in. MMAjunkie.com Radio airs today only at 1:30 p.m. ET live from the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino's Race & Sports Book. Listen to and watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
Melvin Guillard Says He’d ‘Destroy’ Kenny Florian, Eyes ‘Tougher Challenge’ (1/27/2011 8:28:01 AM)
Fresh off a first-round knockout of Evan Dunham at Satuday's UFC Fight for the Troops 2, rising lightweight Melvin Guillard says he'd "destroy" fellow contender Kenny Florian, who recently called Guillard out, and instead wants a "tougher challenge" in his next fight.
Guillard Upsets Dunham at ‘Fight for the Troops’ (1/22/2011 11:59:59 PM)
Everything seems to be falling into place for Melvin Guillard. An injury replacement for two-time lightweight title contender Kenny Florian, Guillard upset the world-ranked Evan Dunham in the UFC “Fight for the Troops 2” headliner on Saturday at Fort Hood
Kenny Florian hosts Q&A session prior to "UFC 127: Penn vs. Fitch" weigh-ins (1/19/2011 6:05:00 PM)
Two-time UFC lightweight title challenger Kenny Florian is the featured host at a special UFC Fight Club Q&A session to be held prior to the weigh-ins for February's "UFC 127: Penn vs. Fitch" event. The session takes place Saturday, Feb. 26, at 12 p.m. local time. The UFC 127 weigh-ins follow the session, which takes place at Acer Arena in Sydney Olympic Park in Australia. With the time difference, the weigh-ins air in North America on Friday, Feb. 25, at 10 p.m. ET (7 p.m. PT).
Kenny Florian Hopes for Summer UFC Return from Knee Injury (1/5/2011 8:18:31 AM)
Kenny Florian hopes to return to UFC action this summer after recovering from a knee injury that forced him to withdraw from a matchup with fellow contender Evan Dunham in the main event of UFC Fight for the Troops on Jan. 22.
Melvin Guillard officially in, Kenny Florian out in UFC Fight Night 23 headliner (12/10/2010 12:30:00 AM)
As expected Melvin Guillard has replaced injured Kenny Florian at next month's "UFC Fight Night 23: UFC Fight for the Troops 2" event. Guillard now meets fellow lightweight Evan Dunham in the Spike TV-televised headliner of the Jan. 22 event. MMAjunkie.com recently passed along news of the change, and officials confirmed it in today's new episode of "UFC Ultimate Insider" on UFC.com.
Melvin Guillard replaces injured Kenny Florian at UFC Fight Night 23 (12/7/2010 4:00:00 PM)
Melvin Guillard reportedly has replaced injured Kenny Florian and now meets Evan Dunham in the headliner of next month's "UFC Fight Night 23: UFC Fight for the Troops 2" event. MMAjunkie.com first reported Florian's injury on Monday. Since then, Heavy.com issued a report that Guillard has been promoted from a preliminary-card fight with Yves Edwards to the Dunham main-event slot.
Kenny Florian injured, forced to withdraw from UFC Fight Night 23 (12/6/2010 10:25:00 PM)
A highly anticipated lightweight main event between top UFC contenders Kenny Florian and Evan Dunham will not take place as scheduled. MMAjunkie.com has learned from sources close to the promotion that Florian suffered an injury while training for a planned matchup with Dunham and has been forced to withdraw from the bout. The pair was expected to meet in the main event of "UFC Fight Night 23: UFC Fight for the Troops 2," which takes place Jan. 22 at Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas.
Report: Guillard Replaces Florian, Faces Dunham on Jan. 22 (12/6/2010 7:15:29 PM)
Melvin Guillard will reportedly step in to replace an injured Kenny Florian against Evan Dunham in the main event of UFC’s “Fight for the Troops 2,” set to take place on Jan. 22 at Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas.
Melvin Guillard In for Kenny Florian Against Evan Dunham at UFC Fight for the Troops 2 (12/6/2010 2:13:44 PM)
Melvin Guillard has been pulled from his matchup with Yves Edwards to replace an injured Kenny Florian against lightweight contender Evan Dunham in the main event of UFC Fight for the Troops 2 on Jan. 22 in Fort Hood, Texas.
Kenny Florian Forced to Withdraw from UFC Fight For the Troops 2 Headliner with Evan Dunham (12/6/2010 12:43:33 PM)
An injured Kenny Florian has been forced to withdraw from his scheduled headliner with fellow lightweight contender Evan Dunham at UFC Fight for the Troops 2 on Jan. 22 at Fort Hood, Texas.
UFC Fight for the Troops 2, Florian vs. Dunham Official for Jan. 22 on Spike TV (11/11/2010 5:36:04 AM)
On Veterans Day, the UFC officially announced UFC Fight for the Troops 2 for Jan. 22 at Fort Hood, Texas. Lightweights Kenny Florian and Evan Dunham headline the event, with Mike Swick vs. David Mitchell, Matt Mitrione vs. Tim Hague, and Yves Edwards vs. Melvin Guillard also official for the card.
Kenny Florian vs. Evan Dunham moved to UFC Fight Night 23 "Troops" show (11/2/2010 4:00:00 PM)
A lightweight bout between contenders Kenny Florian and Evan Dunham originally targeted for UFC 126 in February instead is expected to headline the Jan. 22 "UFC Fight Night 23: UFC Fight for the Troops 2" event. Heavy.com first reported the change, which MMAjunkie.com has confirmed with a source close to the organization. Although not announced, UFC Fight Night 23 is expected to take place in Texas with Fort Hood.
Kenny Florian vs. Evan Dunham Headlines UFC Fight for the Troops 2 (11/2/2010 2:48:04 AM)
A lightweight matchup between Kenny Florian and Evan Dunham originally planned for February's UFC 126 is now expected to headline UFC Fight for the Troops 2 (UFC Fight Night 23) on Jan. 22 in Fort Hood, Texas.
Jose Aldo Turned Down Kenny Florian UFC Fight for WEC Title Defense (10/20/2010 1:00:04 AM)
Before preparing for a January title defense against Mark Hominck, WEC featherweight champion Jose Aldo was offered a UFC fight against lightweight Kenny Florian in December, but opted to remain in the WEC's 145-pound division for now. Though he was never offered the matchup, Florian said Tuesday that it's a 'dream fight' that he would quickly accept.
Florian Vs. Dunham Agreed For Super Bowl Card (Updated) (10/8/2010 4:22:53 PM)
It looks like two lightweights are hoping to get back into title contention with a fight on Super Bowl weekend. Kenny Florian has verbally agreed to meet Evan Dunham in a 155lb contest on Feb 5 at UFC 126...
Evan Dunham vs. Kenny Florian in the works for UFC 126 in February (10/8/2010 12:30:00 PM)
A key matchup in the lightweight division is in the works for February. Two-time UFC title contender Kenny Florian revealed on the latest episode of ESPN's "MMA Live" that a UFC 126 bout with lightweight prospect Evan Dunham is currently in the works. "We've verbally agreed to fight Evan Dunham, which is great news," Florian said. "Phenomenal opponent, which I'm very excited about, and it looks like it may happen on Super Bowl weekend."
Evan Dunham vs. Kenny Florian in the works for UFC 127 in February (10/8/2010 12:30:00 PM)
A key matchup in the lightweight division is in the works for February. Two-time UFC title contender Kenny Florian revealed on the latest episode of ESPN's "MMA Live" that a UFC 127 bout with lightweight prospect Evan Dunham is currently in the works. "We've verbally agreed to fight Evan Dunham, which is great news," Florian said. "Phenomenal opponent, which I'm very excited about, and it looks like it may happen on Super Bowl weekend."
Florian Vs. Dunham Agreed For Super Bowl Card (10/8/2010 5:52:45 AM)
It looks like two lightweights are hoping to get back into title contention with a fight on Super Bowl weekend. Kenny Florian has verbally agreed to meet Evan Dunham in a 155lb contest on Feb 5 at UFC 126...
Kenny Florian vs. Evan Dunham Agreed for UFC 127 on Feb. 5 (10/8/2010 2:11:31 AM)
Lightweights Kenny Florian and Evan Dunham will look to get back into title contention and avoid back-to-back losses when they likely square off at UFC 127 on Feb. 5 in Las Vegas.The matchup joins a stacked UFC 127 fight card, which is headlined by middleweight champ Anderson Silva vs. Vitor Belfort and also includes Jon Jones vs. Ryan Bader and Rich Franklin vs. Forrest Griffin.
Kenny Florian Targeting January Return (10/4/2010 9:13:09 AM)
Kenny Florian is back in the gym and ready to wash the taste out of his mouth from his last fight. The Boston native is currently targeting a January return...
Penn first offered Florian, pondered retirement before UFC 123 booking with Hughes (9/19/2010 3:45:00 PM)
ROSEMEAD, Calif. - After falling short in an attempt to reclaim his lightweight title this past month at UFC 118, B.J. Penn spent his time on the flight home from Boston pondering his career. Did he really want to continue fighting? Could he stomach another heart-breaking loss? But by the time he landed in Hawaii and boarded a puddle-jumper to get to his home island, he had convinced himself to continue. And though he now meets welterweight Matt Hughes at UFC 123, Penn told MMAjunkie.com he initially was targeted for a rematch with lightweight Kenny Florian.
Kenny Florian Adds Wreslting Coach, Targets Early-2011 for UFC Return (9/13/2010 10:37:18 AM)
Kenny Florian dropped a unanimous decision to Gray Maynard last month at UFC 118 to miss out on a lightweight title shot, but has hired a wrestling coach as he looks to get back on track when he's expected to return to UFC action early next year.
Florian Hires Wrestling Coach, Back in 5 Months (9/8/2010 2:12:37 AM)
UFC lightweight Kenny Florian dropped a unanimous decision to Gray Maynard at UFC 118 last month in Boston, costing him an opportunity at a third shot at the 155-pound title.
Dana White: Kenny Florian Chokes in Big UFC Fights (8/31/2010 7:00:53 AM)
After missing out on another shot at the lightweight title with a dominating loss to Gray Maynard at UFC 118, UFC President Dana White said he believes Kenny Florian chokes in his biggest fights: "I hate to say this because I don't want to take anything away from Gray Maynard, but I think Kenny is just one of those guys who chokes in big fights"
Dana White: Kenny Florian Chokes (Video) (8/30/2010 11:33:14 PM)
UFC president Dana White says that for some reason Kenny Florian chokes in the big fight when all the marbles are on the line...
UFC 118 Preview Video: Kenny Florian vs. Gray Maynard for Lightweight Title Shot (8/27/2010 3:30:39 PM)
Kenny Florian: Talking & Training At Ufc 118 (8/26/2010 4:59:28 PM)
Kenny Florian talks about UFC 118, his bout with Gray Maynard, fighting in Boston, and gives us a peak at his last-minute training...
Maynard: I'm The Best at 155 Pounds (8/26/2010 1:59:00 AM)
Gray Maynard is set to take on Kenny Florian at UFC 118 in Boston, Mass., Saturday night and the undefeated lightweight sat down with Sherdog.com’s Greg Savage at Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas to discuss the bout.
Florian Vs. Maynard Winner Gets Ufc Title Shot (8/25/2010 8:29:31 PM)
UFC president Dana White, at Wednesday’s press conference in Boston, confirmed that the winner between Kenny Florian and Gray Maynard at UFC 118 on Saturday night would get a shot at the UFC lightweight title...
UFC 118's Kenny Florian vs. Gray Maynard winner guaranteed lightweight title shot (8/25/2010 7:45:00 PM)
The winner of Saturday's UFC 118 co-headliner between Kenny Florian and Gray Maynard will, in fact, get a shot at the lightweight title. UFC president Dana White today confirmed the plans in today's pre-UFC 118 press conference at the Great Hall in Boston's historic Faneuil Hall. Of course, immediately following Florian vs. Maynard on Saturday, lightweight champion Frankie Edgar takes on B.J. Penn.
Florian Gunning for Third Title Shot After Maynard (8/25/2010 5:14:09 PM)
Kenny Florian has already had two cracks at the UFC lightweight title, but following a pair of submission wins over Clay Guida and Takanori Gomi, the 34-year-old Florian may be just one victory away from another shot at a championship bout.
Kenny Florian vs. Gray Maynard UFC 118 Winner Gets Lightweight Title Shot (8/25/2010 11:12:36 AM)
The winner of Saturday's UFC 118 matchup between lightweight contenders Kenny Florian and Gray Maynard will earn the next shot at the 155-pound title, UFC President Dana White announced at Wednesday's pre-UFC 118 press conference in Boston.
Maynard Says Florian Presents No Problems (8/25/2010 6:59:41 AM)
Heading into their No. 1 contenders showdown at UFC 118, Gray Maynard says he doesn't think that Kenny Florian presents any problems for him...
Florian Gunning For Title Shot With Win (8/24/2010 6:59:36 PM)
One person who does not want to fall into the category of the greatest fighters to never win a championship is UFC lightweight Kenny Florian, who is eyeing a third shot at the belt with a win over Gray Maynard at UFC 118 on Saturday night...
Maynard Knows He's Tough Enough, Questions Florian (8/23/2010 11:59:28 PM)
The word "toughness" gets tossed around a lot in mixed martial arts circles. The definition can me a great many things to a great many fighters, but for Gray Maynard it's what he believes separates him from his opponent Kenny Florian, and something he guarantees he'll bring into their fight at UFC 118...
Florian Ready To Shut Up "Cocky" Maynard (8/21/2010 7:29:30 AM)
Kenny Florian thinks that Gray Maynard has been talking a little bit too much for his own good, and at UFC 118 he's more than happy to shut him up with a good old fashioned beat down....
Fight Week: Kenny Florian (8/10/2010 12:38:02 AM)
Also joining Sam Strayer and Courtney Sweet on this edition of FW, Loretta Hunt reports on the latest from the news desk and Jordan Breen shares his thoughts in video blog format.