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Now it's time to pursue other things. Florian likely will go down as one of the most talented UFC fighters to never win a title. He challenged for UFC gold three times in his career -- twice as a lightweight and once as a featherweight. The majority of his career took place in the UFC.
The promotion signed him as a cast member on the first season of "The Ultimate Fighter" in , where he advanced to the middleweight tournament final against Diego Sanchez. He went on to compete in four different weight classes during his time with the promotion, recording 10 finishes along the way.
Skip to main content Skip to navigation. Show me someone who hasn't made a mistake, and I'll show you a liar. It's not the end of the world. We'll see if Florian's reputation stands the test of time. In the meantime, he'll be resting his head in some cozy new digs. Cookie banner We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from.
By choosing I Accept , you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. The truth is Florian was hoping for a comeback despite the initial injury in late He always wanted another fight. Maybe a couple more bouts, and why not?
He still loved to train and could compete with most of the best fighters in two weight classes. The former UFC lightweight flatly admits he wasn't ready to quit the grind even if the grind forced his body into an intractable position.
It wasn't just the wear and tear over time, although that played a role. But in the process of trying to heal his body and gear it back up for competition, he recently re-aggravated the problem. That, said Florian, was the signal his time as a prizefighter was up.
It was just kind of a reminder I had to take it easy for a while. Just with everything else going on, now was the time," Florian said. What exactly is the injury that forced 'KenFlo' into retirement? A herniated disc in lower back, Florian says. He had dealt with back pain and injury before during his UFC run. He dropped out of the first Sam Stout fight in because of a pinched nerve.
But as Florian told Helwani, "this one was different. A numbness and weakness in my right leg, even to my left a little bit. He ultimately realized the problem was far more serious. The latest re-injury just weeks ago was the final word from his body that this line of work was no longer possible. Understanding one's time is up is not the same as being content or at peace with the decision. Florian says he's known for some time the clock was running out.
It's not a surprise he can't compete anymore, but that doesn't make coming to terms with it particularly easy.
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