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Kenny Florian reveals split with PFL as commentator

BAD MMA News — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 19:45:46 +0000

Kenny Florian will no longer commentate for the PFL – a decision he says was his own. Florian, who worked as part of the broadcast team and as an analyst for PFL since its second season, has opted to part ways with the promotion. Florian revealed on the “ Anik & Florian Podcast ” he was lined up to work the 2024 PFL 2 event April 12 in Las Vegas, before recently notified PFL of his departure instead. “Originally I was supposed to be working it, but I did inform the PFL that I was no longer going to do broadcasting for them,” Florian said. “It was a tough decision, but it was something that I felt made sense for me at this stage of the game. I got to focus on the Anik & Florian Podcast and being a dad

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PFL commentator Kenny Florian reveals split with the promotion

BAD MMA News — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:00:31 +0000

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Sean Strickland ROASTS Jon Anik over leaving MMA comments

BAD MMA News — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 03:48:05 +0000

Despite being a UFC mainstay for over a decade, Jon Anik now might be on his way out of the sport. While many support the 45-year-old, Sean Strickland has taken a different approach. Anik is considered one of the best play-by-play commentators in the history of combat sports, but his 12-year career with the UFC may be coming to an end. The Boston native had a recent run-in with toxic fans which left him contemplating his future. After the comments were made, fans and fighters alike showed their gratitude for Jon Anik for his brilliant work under the UFC banner

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Kenny Florian credits PFL finalist Olivier Aubin-Mercier for recent finishes: ‘Dude is an absolute problem’

BAD MMA News — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 19:39:43 +0000

Kenny Florian is impressed by the killer instinct Olivier Aubin-Mercier has shown in recent performances. Aubin-Mercier (20-5) will look to claim his second consecutive $1 million lightweight season win when he meets Clay Collard (24-10-1) at 2023 PFL Championship on Friday at The Anthem in Washington, D.C. The event streams live on ESPN+ PPV

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Kenny Florian believes Francis Ngannou’s boxing success should concern PFL but expects him to honor deal

BAD MMA News — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 18:18:44 +0000

Francis Ngannou ’s stunning debut performance vs. Tyson Fury has opened up a plethora of opportunities for him in the ring, but what about MMA?

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MMA Junkie Radio #3388: Guests Cub Swanson and Kenny Florian, UFC 292 preview, more

BAD MMA News — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 00:26:28 +0000

Thursday’s edition of MMA Junkie Radio with “Gorgeous” George and “Goze” is here. On Episode 3,388, the guys bring on two guest fighters: Cub Swanson and Kenny Florian . They also look ahead at the upcoming UFC 292 pay-per-view event, and discuss the latest MMA news.

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Kenny Florian: Francis Ngannou leaving UFC for PFL ‘something that will change the sport’

BAD MMA News — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 19:57:08 +0000

Francis Ngannou has transformed his career in 2023, but some within the MMA industry believe those changes will be felt throughout the sport. Former three-time UFC title challenger Kenny Florian , now a PFL commentator, is one of those who believes Ngannou’s decision to leave the UFC and sign with PFL, which involved him giving up the UFC heavyweight title, will greatly impact MMA.

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Kenny Florian offers insight into why so many MMA retirements don’t last

BAD MMA News — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 01:52:10 +0000

#MMARetirements is a meme-worthy hashtag that’s long been part of the sport. The term resurfaces several times a year, usually not for a good reason. Unlike most other sports, combat sports – specifically MMA – has a long history of its athletes returning to competition months, even years after an initial decision to retire, a trend that seemingly will remain as a permanent fixture. It’s tough to understand the mindset of a fighter, and certainly there are a wide range of reasons responsible for MMA comebacks. Two-time UFC title challenger Kenny Florian spoke to MMA Junkie to offer some insight. “I think it varies on the fighter,” Florian said in Spanish

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Kenny Florian explains why ‘PFL did the right thing’ in replacing Natan Schulte for Shane Burgos in 2023 playoffs

BAD MMA News — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 15:55:20 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Kenny Florian doesn’t like the situation that presented itself in the playoffs for PFL’s 2023 lightweight season, but ultimately, he does think it was handled the best way possible. Last month, Natan Schulte beat his friend and teammate Raush Manfio at 2023 PFL 6 in a lackluster decision to advance to the lightweight playoffs going down on Aug. 23. However, shortly after, the PFL removed Schulte from the playoffs despite qualifying based on the point system and replaced him with former UFC fighter Shane Burgos , who didn’t earn enough points to advance. The promotion justified the move by citing that Schulte and Manfio did not perform to their contractually-obligated level of effort.

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Kenny Florian respects Jake Paul’s interest in MMA competition: ‘This isn’t the easiest way to make money’

BAD MMA News — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 19:36:37 +0000

Jake Paul wants to compete in MMA, and that has caught the eye of a few veterans of the sport. Count former UFC contender and current PFL commentator Kenny Florian among the bunch who are not only interested to see how Paul would fare in an MMA cage, but have grown to enjoy his journey in the combat sports world. Paul made some waves on the boxing scene by gradually ramping up his level of competition from YouTuber to former MMA champions, but now he wants more. To prove it, Paul signed a multiyear deal with PFL to test his skills in MMA, which is something that intrigues Florian

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