FeatherweightRETIRED
Kenny Florian
16-6
Age
47
Height
5'10"
Weight
145 lbs
Reach
74"
Avg Fight Time
10:32
Gym
—
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 4R2 4R3 4
Last 5
WWWWL
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Westwood , United States
Fight History
WIN
DT
vs Din Thomas
UFC Fight Night: Thomas vs Florian· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 4:31
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 4:31
WIN
TG
vs Takanori Gomi
UFC Fight Night: Florian vs Gomi· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R3 2:52
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 2:52
WIN
DM
vs Dokonjonosuke Mishima
UFC Fight Night: Stevenson vs Guillard· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R3 3:57
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 3:57
WIN
JL
vs Joe Lauzon
UFC Fight Night: Florian vs Lauzon· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Mount
R2 3:28
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Mount·R2 3:28
LOSS
JA
vs Jose Aldo
UFC 136: Edgar vs Maynard 3· 2011-10-08
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
DN
vs Diego Nunes
UFC 131: Dos Santos vs Carwin· 2011-06-11
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
GM
vs Gray Maynard
UFC 118: Edgar vs Penn 2· 2010-08-28
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
CG
vs Clay Guida
UFC 107: Penn vs Sanchez· 2009-12-12
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 2:19
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 2:19
LOSS
BP
vs BJ Penn
UFC 101: Declaration· 2009-08-08
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R4 3:54
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R4 3:54
WIN
JS
vs Joe Stevenson
UFC 91: Couture vs Lesnar· 2008-11-15
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 4:03
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 4:03
WIN
RH
vs Roger Huerta
UFC 87: Seek And Destroy· 2008-08-09
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
AR
vs Alvin Robinson
UFC 73: Stacked· 2007-07-07
KO/TKO
Elbows to Head From Mount Submission to Strikes
R1 4:30
KO/TKOElbows to Head From Mount Submission to Strikes·R1 4:30
LOSS
SS
vs Sean Sherk
UFC 64: Unstoppable· 2006-10-14
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
AK
vs Alex Karalexis
UFC Fight Night 1· 2005-08-06
TKO - Doctor's Stoppage
Facial Cut
R2 2:52
TKO - Doctor's StoppageFacial Cut·R2 2:52
WIN
KC
vs Kit Cope
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Hughes vs. Team Franklin Finale
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 0:37
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 0:37
WIN
SS
vs Sam Stout
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Ortiz vs. Team Shamrock Finale
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 1:46
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 1:46
LOSS
DS
vs Diego Sanchez
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Couture vs. Team Liddell Finale
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Mount
R1 2:49
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Mount·R1 2:49
Fighter Archetype
Well-Rounded
Balanced MMA
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.4/min
Grappling
2.22 TD
Defense
64%
⚖️Kenny adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
3
30% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
7
70% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (3 techniques)
Elbows to Head From Mount
Submission to Strikes
#11
33% of KOs
Facial Cut
#21
33% of KOs
Punches to Head From Mount
#31
33% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 7 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#17
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡💥 KO arsenal: Elbows to Head From Mount Submission to Strikes leads with 1 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
- 🎯🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Rear Naked Choke (7x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🔒📊 Style profile: Grappling-dominant strategy with striking opportunities. Prefers ground control to finishing.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.💪
Peak strengths: Strike Def% (64%) and Sub/15min (1.3).⚠️
Vulnerability: Strikes/Min is below average (28/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (64%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
40%
Below Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
64%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
31% acc48%
Clinch
66% acc18%
Ground
74% acc34%
Striking Differential+0.56/min
2.41 landed/min1.85 absorbed/min
2.41
Landed/Min
1.85
Absorbed/Min
0.08
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed456
Sig. Strikes Attempted1139
Key Insights
Kenny is active on the ground (34%).
Primarily a headhunter with 65% targeting the head.
Favorable output (1.3:1).
Effective ground striker: 34% from ground at 74% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
High pace fighter: 4.8 strikes/min engagement.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
33%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
60%
Above Avg
0%100%
TD Success Rate
33%(est)
Landed
28
Defended
56
Total
84
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
2.22
TD / 15min
1.27
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
84
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
56
Landed
168
Attempted
33%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
13 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
39%
R2
23%
R3
15%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 2.22/15min.
Active submission threat (1.27/15min).
Lower TD accuracy (33%).
Prolific submission hunter: 13 career attempts.
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Ground active: 34% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
912
2.01
Ratio
Absorbed
454
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
2/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
35.9
High
Strikes/Min
4.8
Standing %
79%
R3 vs R1 Output
99%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (2.01x) - consistent striking dominance.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (35.9) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 17 fights
R1 Control
1:10
R2 Control
0:57
R3 Control
1:16
R1 to Final
-19%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+6.0pp
Body
-4.9pp
Leg
-1.1pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-1.7pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Championship Rounds
Based on 3 five-round fights
Rounds 1-3 Avg
11.5
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
5.8
sig strikes / round
Output Change
50%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Fades Significantly
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights