Kenny Forian joins PFL broadcast team
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) recently announced the acquisition of former UFC fighter, commentator, and TV personality, Kenny Florian to join its broadcast team for their upcoming 2021 season starting on April 23rd.
Florian was a cast member on the hugely influential first season of The Ultimate Fighter and when on to have a successful career in the UFC challenging for titles in two different weight classes. Towards the end of his fighting career Florian was transitioning to commentary & media work and following his retirement he worked as color commentator for the UFC, provided analysis for FOX, was host on ESPN’s series “MMA Live”, and also had a stint as commentator for ABC's series BattleBots.
Florian now joins an all-star PFL broadcasting team featuring MMA icon Randy Couture and play by play commentator Sean O’Connell.
“I’m very excited to be a part of the PFL family and this season looks to be the best one yet,” said Florian, via Press Release. “Breaking down MMA fights and high level martial arts techniques is what I enjoy most, and I’m elated to be a part of the tremendous commentary team to get a chance to do just that.”
“We are very excited to add someone as knowledgeable and charismatic as Kenny to our booth calling all the action this season alongside Randy and Sean,” said PFL CEO, Peter Murray. “With his passion for the sport and experience inside the cage, Kenny will bring excitement and wisdom to every call to ensure our fans enjoy our made-for-TV events. This team will bring invaluable insight every night, and coupled with the leadership of broadcast visionary George Greenberg, the PFL will be delivering a can't miss production throughout 2021.”
About Professional Fighters League
Professional Fighters League (PFL) is the first and only to present MMA in the sports-season format where individual fighters compete in Regular Season, Playoffs, and Championship. PFL is the innovation leader with the PFL SmartCage delivering viewers on-screen fight analytics and real-time prop bets. PFL Roster is second to none with 25% of its fighters ranked in the top 25 in their weight-class. All PFL 2021 Season events are live primetime on ESPN2/ESPN+ in the U.S. and available on leading broadcast and streaming outlets in 160 countries worldwide.
