KASAI Pro have announced that former UFC lightweight title challenger Kenny Florian will join returning commentator Josh Palmer for the live broadcast of ‘KASAI Pro 3’ on Saturday, August 18.

 “We’re delighted to have Josh and Kenny onboard for ‘KASAI Pro 3,’” said Rolles Gracie, KASAI President. “Not only do they have experience calling fast-paced action and explaining the stories behind each fight, but they are both Jiu-Jitsu practitioners, which will really enhance the broadcast.”

Florian, a Jiu-Jitsu black belt and instructor who owns academies in Boston and Los Angeles, is no stranger to play-by-play. He was one of the first world-class MMA fighters to successfully transition to broadcasting, becoming a staple of FOX Sports’ analysis team after six years of fighting in the UFC. He has also provided color commentary for numerous UFC events.

“I’m a huge fan of high-level grappling and Jiu-Jitsu events such as KASAI,” said Florian. “I absolutely love the organization’s format and the elite professional competitors they’re bringing to each event. I am extremely excited to be calling the action for ‘KASAI Pro 3’.” 

Palmer, a brown belt, returns to KASAI for a third time, having called the first two ‘KASAI Pro’ events. He is also the voice of Europe’s leading MMA promotion Cage Warriors Fighting Championships. His coverage has appeared on a variety of sports media platforms including UFC FIGHT PASS, BT Sport and Sky Sports.

Also on the broadcast team will be Rob Constance, who returns to KASAI as Master of Ceremonies. The United States Marine Corps veteran and former New York City police officer is a Jiu-Jitsu black belt under the legendary Renzo Gracie.

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