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Tim Kennedy

Tim Kennedy

MiddleweightUnited States2-fight losing streak

18Wins
6Losses
0Draws

Professional record

Last 5: LLWWW

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Profile

Age
47 (born September 1, 1979)
Born in
San Luis Obispo
Height
5' 11"
Weight
185 lbs.
Reach
74"
Stance
Orthodox
UFC record
3-2

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC3

  • KO/TKO 1
  • Decision 2

Losses in the UFC2

  • KO/TKO 2

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute
2.82 top 64%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
2.43
Striking accuracy46%Better than 43% of middleweights
Strike defense58%Better than 76% of middleweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes
2.19 top 24%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes
0.2
Takedown accuracy34%Better than 37% of middleweights
Takedown defense44%Better than 18% of middleweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. Kennedy last fought on December 10, 2016 (Loss vs Kelvin Gastelum). Kennedy has not fought in the UFC for more than two years.

Booked fights appear here as soon as they are announced. See the full UFC schedule.

About Tim Kennedy

Born on September 1, 1979 in San Luis Obispo, United States, Tim Kennedy competes as a middleweight mixed martial artist. Kennedy is 5' 11" tall with a 74" reach, long for that height.

Kennedy's professional career began in 2001, debuting with IFC. Kennedy arrived in the UFC with a 15-4 record. Kennedy made a UFC debut at UFC 162: Silva vs Weidman in July 2013 and beat Roger Gracie by decision. Across 5 fights in the UFC, Kennedy is 3-2.

Most of Kennedy's UFC wins (2 of 3) were decided by the judges. A notable win came against Michael Bisping, a UFC title-fight winner.

After 26 months away, Kennedy returned at UFC 206: Holloway vs. Pettis in December 2016 and lost to Kelvin Gastelum. Kennedy was 33 when the first UFC win came, against Roger Gracie. Kennedy's record outside the UFC includes 6-2 in Strikeforce and 3-0 in Extreme Challenge.

Kennedy's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC 206: Holloway vs. Pettis in December 2016, where Kennedy lost to Kelvin Gastelum.

UFC fight history

  1. L

    Kelvin Gastelum

    KO/TKO · Punches to Head At Distance · R3 2:45

    UFC 206: Holloway vs. Pettis

    Dec 10, 2016

    45Str 3TD 0KD
  2. L

    Yoel Romero

    KO/TKO · Punch to Head In Clinch · R3 0:58

    UFC 178: Johnson vs Cariaso

    Sep 27, 2014

    30Str 0TD 0KD
  3. W

    Michael Bisping

    Decision - Unanimous · R5 5:00

    UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs Kennedy

    Apr 16, 2014

    51Str 5TD 0KD
  4. W

    Rafael Natal

    KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 4:40

    UFC Fight Night: Fight for the Troops 3

    Nov 6, 2013

    13Str 0TD 1KD
  5. W

    Roger Gracie

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 162: Silva vs Weidman

    Jul 6, 2013

    54Str 2TD 0KD

Full MMA career

Tim Kennedy is 18-6 across 24 professional fights in 8 promotions, since a pro debut on August 31, 2001 (IFC). 19 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins18

  • KO/TKO 6
  • Submission 8
  • Decision 4

Pro losses6

  • KO/TKO 3
  • Decision 3
Finish rate
78% of wins
Longest win streak
8
Current streak
2 losses

Fights by promotion

PromotionRecordFirst fight
Strikeforce6-22009
UFC3-22013
Extreme Challenge3-02003
IFL3-02007
IFC1-12001
Fight Fest1-02006
HDNetFIGHTS0-12007
WEC1-02002

All professional fights

ResultOpponentMethodEventDate
L Kelvin Gastelum TKO (punches), R3 UFC 206 Dec 10, 2016
L Yoel Romero TKO (punches), R3 UFC 178 Sep 27, 2014
W Michael Bisping Decision (unanimous), R5 The Ultimate Fighter Nations Finale: Bisping vs. Kennedy Apr 16, 2014
W Rafael Natal KO (punches), R1 UFC: Fight for the Troops 3 Nov 6, 2013
W Roger Gracie Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 162 Jul 6, 2013
W Trevor Smith Submission (guillotine choke), R3 Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine Jan 12, 2013
L Luke Rockhold Decision (unanimous), R5 Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Kennedy Jul 14, 2012
W Robbie Lawler Decision (unanimous), R3 Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson Jul 30, 2011
W Melvin Manhoef Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 Strikeforce: Feijao vs. Henderson Mar 5, 2011
L Ronaldo Souza Decision (unanimous), R5 Strikeforce: Houston Aug 21, 2010
W Trevor Prangley Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 Strikeforce: Los Angeles Jun 16, 2010
W Zak Cummings Submission (North-South choke), R2 Strikeforce Challengers: Kennedy vs. Cummings Sep 25, 2009
W Nick Thompson TKO (submission to punches), R2 Strikeforce Challengers: Villasenor vs. Cyborg Jun 19, 2009
W Elias Rivera KO (punches), R1 IFL: World Grand Prix Finals Dec 29, 2007
L Jason Miller Decision (unanimous), R3 HDNetFIGHTS: Reckless Abandon Dec 15, 2007
W Ryan McGivern Submission (guillotine choke), R2 IFL: Chicago Jun 19, 2007
W Dante Rivera TKO (submission to punches), R2 IFL: Atlanta Feb 23, 2007
W Héctor Urbina KO (punches), R1 Fight Fest 7 Sep 23, 2006
W Cruz Chacon TKO (punches), R2 Extreme Challenge 50 Feb 23, 2003
W Jason Miller Decision (unanimous), R3 Extreme Challenge 50 Feb 23, 2003
W Ryan Narte TKO (punches), R1 Extreme Challenge 50 Feb 23, 2003
W Mack Brewer TKO (punches), R1 WEC 5: Halloween Havoc Oct 18, 2002
W Jody Burke Submission (forearm choke), R1 IFC: Warriors Challenge 16 Nov 9, 2001
L Scott Smith TKO (doctor stoppage), R1 IFC: Warriors Challenge 15 Aug 31, 2001

Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Quick answers

What is Tim Kennedy's record?

Tim Kennedy's professional MMA record is 18 wins, 6 losses and 0 draws.

How old is Tim Kennedy?

Tim Kennedy is 47 years old, born on September 1, 1979.

How tall is Tim Kennedy and what is their reach?

Tim Kennedy stands 5' 11" with a 74" reach.

Who did Tim Kennedy fight last?

Tim Kennedy lost to Kelvin Gastelum by KO/TKO at UFC 206: Holloway vs. Pettis on Dec 10, 2016.

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