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Tim Kennedy

United StatesUnited StatesAge 46Jackson-Wink MMAUFC
18
Wins
6
Losses
0
Draws
78%
Finish Rate
8
KO / TKO
6
Submissions
2001
Pro Debut

Biography

Timothy Fred Kennedy is an American soldier and retired mixed martial artist. A professional from 2001 until 2016, he has fought in the UFC, Strikeforce, the WEC, ShoMMA, HDNet Fights and represented the Chicago Red Bears in the IFL. Kennedy is one of the few fighters to simultaneously serve in the United States Army and fight professionally. He is also a television host, producer, and entrepreneur.

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy48%
Takedown accuracy35%

2.78

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

1.84

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

2.58

/ 15 min

Takedowns

0.71

avg

Submissions

0.09

avg

Knockdowns

Reach 188 cmUFC debut Jul. 15, 2012Born San Luis Obispo, United StatesTeam Joel Diaz Boxing

How He Wins

KO / TKO8
Decision3
Submission6

Finish Rate

78%
14 of 18
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
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W
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L
W
W
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L

Mixed Martial Arts24 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossUnited StatesKelvin GastelumH2HTKO (punches)R3UFC 206Dec 10, 2016
LossUnited StatesYoel RomeroH2HTKO (punches)R3UFC 178Sep 27, 2014
WinEnglandMichael BispingH2HDecision (unanimous)R5The Ultimate Fighter Nations Finale: Bisping vs. KennedyApr 16, 2014
WinBrazilRafael NatalH2HKO (punches)R1UFC: Fight for the Troops 3Nov 6, 2013
WinBrazilRoger GracieH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 162Jul 6, 2013
WinUnited StatesTrevor SmithH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R3Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. SaffiedineJan 12, 2013
LossUnited StatesLuke RockholdH2HDecision (unanimous)R5Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. KennedyJul 14, 2012
WinUnited StatesRobbie LawlerH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Strikeforce: Fedor vs. HendersonJul 30, 2011
WinNetherlandsMelvin ManhoefH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Strikeforce: Feijao vs. HendersonMar 5, 2011
LossBrazilRonaldo SouzaH2HDecision (unanimous)R5Strikeforce: HoustonAug 21, 2010
WinSouth AfricaTrevor PrangleyH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Strikeforce: Los AngelesJun 16, 2010
WinUnited StatesZak CummingsH2HSubmission (North-South choke)R2Strikeforce Challengers: Kennedy vs. CummingsSep 25, 2009
WinUnited StatesNick ThompsonH2HTKO (submission to punches)R2Strikeforce Challengers: Villasenor vs. CyborgJun 19, 2009
WinUnited StatesElias RiveraH2HKO (punches)R1IFL: World Grand Prix FinalsDec 29, 2007
LossUnited StatesJason MillerH2HDecision (unanimous)R3HDNetFIGHTS: Reckless AbandonDec 15, 2007
WinUnited StatesRyan McGivernH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R2IFL: ChicagoJun 19, 2007
WinUnited StatesDante RiveraH2HTKO (submission to punches)R2IFL: AtlantaFeb 23, 2007
WinUnited StatesHéctor UrbinaH2HKO (punches)R1Fight Fest 7Sep 23, 2006
WinUnited StatesCruz ChaconH2HTKO (punches)R2Extreme Challenge 50Feb 23, 2003
WinUnited StatesJason MillerH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Extreme Challenge 50Feb 23, 2003
WinUnited StatesRyan NarteH2HTKO (punches)R1Extreme Challenge 50Feb 23, 2003
WinUnited StatesMack BrewerH2HTKO (punches)R1WEC 5: Halloween HavocOct 18, 2002
WinCanadaJody BurkeH2HSubmission (forearm choke)R1IFC: Warriors Challenge 16Nov 9, 2001
LossUnited StatesScott SmithH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R1IFC: Warriors Challenge 15Aug 31, 2001

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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.