Kenny Florian opts against retirement, returning to UFC lightweight division

After a failed bid to take the UFC featherweight title and suffering his third title loss, Kenny Florian hinted he was considering a retirement from the sport.

But Florian has opted against that and will return to the lightweight division.

The 35-yea…

After a failed bid to take the UFC featherweight title and suffering his third title loss, Kenny Florian hinted he was considering a retirement from the sport.

But Florian has opted against that and will return to the lightweight division.

The 35-year-old tweeted the news overnight, though he said he plans to take six months off from fighting before the return.