Tim Kennedy
Last fight: Loss vs Kelvin Gastelum · TKO · Dec 10, 2016
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CAREER SUMMARY
Tim Kennedy holds a professional MMA record of 18-6-0. Kennedy has won 18 fights: 7 by KO/TKO, 7 by submission, 4 by decision. Of 6 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Kennedy lands 2.82 significant strikes per minute with 46% accuracy and averages 2.19 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: December 10, 2016. Tracked organizations: UFC, STRIKEFORCE, WEC.
Profile
- Height
- 5'11"180 cm
- Weight
- 185 lbs84 kg
- Reach
- 74"188 cm
- Stance
- Orthodox
- DOB
- Sep 1, 1979
- Age
- 47
- Nationality
- United States
- Birthplace
- San Luis Obispo, California, United States
Career history
- LOSSUFC 206: Holloway vs Pettis· Dec 10, 2016· Middleweight· 18-6 vs 14-2TKOR3 · 2:45
- LOSSvs Yoel RomeroUFC 178: Johnson vs Cariaso· Sep 27, 2014· Middleweight· 18-5 vs 9-1FOTNTKOR3 · 0:58
- WINUFC Fight Night: Bisping vs Kennedy· Apr 16, 2014· Middleweight· 18-4 vs 24-6UDR5 · 5:00
- WINvs Rafael NatalUFC Fight Night: Kennedy vs Natal· Nov 6, 2013· Middleweight· 17-4 vs 17-5-1KOTNTKOR1 · 4:40
- WINvs Roger GracieUFC 162: Silva vs Weidman· Jul 6, 2013· Middleweight· 16-4 vs 6-2UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Trevor SmithStrikeforce: Marquardt vs Saffiedine· Jan 11, 2013· Middleweight· 15-4 vs 9-3SUBR3 · 1:36
- LOSSStrikeforce: Rockhold vs Kennedy· Jul 13, 2012· Middleweight· 14-4 vs 10-1UDR5 · 5:00
- WINStrikeforce/M-1 Global: Fedor vs Henderson· Jul 29, 2011· Middleweight· 14-3 vs 18-8UDR3 · 5:00
- WINStrikeforce: Feijao vs Henderson· Mar 5, 2011· Middleweight· 13-3 vs 24-9-1SUBR1 · 3:41
- LOSSStrikeforce: Houston· Aug 20, 2010· Middleweight· 12-3 vs 13-2UDR5 · 5:00
- WINStrikeforce: Los Angeles· Jun 15, 2010· Middleweight· 12-2 vs 24-6-1SUBR1 · 3:35
- WINvs Zak CummingsStrikeforce: Challengers 3· Sep 24, 2009· Middleweight· 11-2 vs 10-1SUBR2 · 2:43
- WINStrikeforce: Challengers 2· Jun 18, 2009· Middleweight· 10-2 vs 38-11-1TKOR2 · 2:37
- WINvs Elias RiveraIFL 19: World Grand Prix Finals· Dec 29, 2007· Middleweight· 9-2 vs 4-5TKOR1 · 2:00
- LOSSvs Jason MillerTexas Regional· Dec 15, 2007· 8-2 vs 20-5DEC
- WINvs Ryan McGivernIFL 13: Chicago· May 19, 2007· Middleweight· 8-1 vs 10-5SUBR2 · 1:25
- WINvs Dante RiveraIFL 9: Atlanta· Feb 23, 2007· 7-1 vs 9-3SUBR2 · 2:29
- WINFightFest· Sep 23, 2006· 6-1 vs 2-1TKO
- WINvs Cruz ChaconExtreme Challenge 50· Feb 23, 2003· Middleweight· 5-1 vs 7-6TKOR2 · 1:21
- WINvs Jason MillerExtreme Challenge 50· Feb 23, 2003· Middleweight· 4-1 vs 7-3UD
- WINvs Ryan NarteExtreme Challenge 50· Feb 23, 2003· Middleweight· 3-1 vs 1-3TKOR1 · 1:22
- WINvs Mack BrewerWEC 5: Halloween Fury· Oct 17, 2002· Light Heavyweight· 2-1 vs 0-1TKOR1 · 1:03
- WINvs Jody BurkeIFC: Warriors Challenge 16· Nov 9, 2001· Welterweight· 1-1 vs 0-4SUBR1 · 0:44
- LOSSvs Scott SmithIFC: Warriors Challenge 15· Aug 31, 2001· Middleweight· 0-1 vs 2-0TKOR1 · 2:53
Title bout
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
Camp
- Jackson-Wink MMA
Fight DNA
Grappling SpecialistUFCalendar's style model · Middleweight roster (285 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Tim Kennedy sits in the top 25.
Bonus résumé
Tim Kennedy has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $100,000.
- ★ FOTNvs Yoel Romero · UFC 178: Johnson vs CariasoSep 27, 2014
- ★ KOTNvs Rafael Natal · UFC Fight Night: Kennedy vs NatalNov 6, 2013
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Tim Kennedy earns per fight.
Official UFC Ranking
Tim Kennedy's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.
- Current
- Unranked
- Peak
- #5 Middleweight
- First ranked
- Nov 8, 2013
- Times ranked
- 126
Middleweight
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1677▼9
- Peak
- 1810Apr 16, 2014
- Rated fights
- 24
Frequently asked questions
When does Tim Kennedy fight next?
Tim Kennedy has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Tim Kennedy's record?
Tim Kennedy's professional MMA record is 18-6-0.
Who is Tim Kennedy fighting next?
Tim Kennedy's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Tim Kennedy fight last?
Tim Kennedy most recently fought Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 206: Holloway vs Pettis on Saturday, December 10, 2016, LOSS (TKO).
What weight class does Tim Kennedy fight in?
Tim Kennedy fights at Middleweight.
How many knockouts does Tim Kennedy have?
Tim Kennedy has 7 wins by KO/TKO and 7 wins by submission.
How many UFC bonuses has Tim Kennedy won?
Tim Kennedy has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses: 1× Fight of the Night, 1× KO of the Night.
How tall is Tim Kennedy?
Tim Kennedy is 5'11" (180 cm) tall.
How much does Tim Kennedy weigh?
Tim Kennedy weighs 185 lbs (84 kg).
What is Tim Kennedy's reach?
Tim Kennedy has a reach of 74" (188 cm).
How old is Tim Kennedy?
Tim Kennedy is 47 years old (born Sep 1, 1979).
Where is Tim Kennedy from?
Tim Kennedy is from the United States.
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