Retired MMA fighter and commentator Kenny Florian, of Peruvian descent, is worth $3 million. Kenny Florian is one of the best MMA fighters who has never won a UFC title, and he has a fourth-degree black belt to prove it.
Contents
What is Kenny Florian’s Net Worth?
| Net Worth: | $3 Million |
| Date of Birth: | May 26, 1976 (46 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Westwood |
| Gender: | Male |
| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Nationality: | United States of America |
What is Kenny Florian’s Early Life?
Kenneth Alan Florian was born to Peruvian parents Agustin, a thoracic surgeon, and Ines Florian on May 26, 1976, in Westwood, Massachusetts. His family moved to nearby Dover, Massachusetts when he was a young boy, and he ended up becoming a star soccer player at Dover-Sherborn Regional High School.
He was the fourth of six children. Even though Kenny played varsity soccer for Boston College, his focus shifted to MMA after graduation. He holds a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. And it was a brush with death in Brazil that inspired him to follow his heart and train in MMA.
What is Kenny Florian’s UFC Career?
Kenny Florian’s reputation as a fighter who frequently finishes opponents can be attributed in large part to his analytical approach to the sport. A total of 12 of his 14 victories in the ring were technical knockouts. In the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Florian is one of only a few fighters to ever compete in all four weight classes (Middleweight, Welterweight, Lightweight, and Featherweight).
In the inaugural season of “The Ultimate Fighter” reality show, Kenny Florian defeated Chris Leben but lost in the finale against Diego Sanchez. After challenging Sean Sherk for the UFC Lightweight title at UFC 64: Unstoppable, Florian was soundly defeated.
At UFC 101, Florian competed against B.J. Penn in the main event for a second time for a shot at the title. When Florian challenged Penn for the Lightweight title, Penn responded by locking him in a rear naked choke, and Florian promptly submitted.
After his loss to Jose Aldo for the UFC Featherweight Championship, his third defeat in championship fights, Florian dealt with numerous injuries and setbacks and retired at the age of 35 at the recommendations of an orthopedic doctor and a neurologist.
What is Kenny Florian’s Commentary Career?
MMA journalist Kenny Florian has written for “FIGHT!” magazine and co-hosted “MMA Live” on ESPN with Franklin McNeil and “UFC Tonight” on FS1 with Michael Bisping. In the absence of Joe Rogan, he provided color commentary at UFC 83, UFC 134, and UFC Fight Night 19. The finale of The Ultimate Fighter season 11 featuring Frank Mir was the third event for which he provided color commentary.
A new version of ABC’s robot battle series “BattleBots” debuted in 2005, and Florian was soon tapped to serve as color commentator. As of 2021, it was known that Kenny Florian had agreed to work as a pundit for the Professional Fighters League.
What is Kenny Florian’s Personal Life?
Kenny Florian has dual citizenship in the United States and Peru and is of Spanish, Italian, German, French, and Armenian descent. In addition to English, he is also proficient in Spanish.
Kenny and his brother Keith, who both earned their black belts in the lower levels of Brazilian jiu-jitsu from Professor Roberto Maia, run the Florian Martial Arts Center in Brookline, Massachusetts. The school offers classes in a variety of martial arts, including MMA, muay Thai, wrestling, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
