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Tim Kennedy

18-6-0★ 2bonusesUnited StatesUnited StatesLast 5
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CAREER SUMMARY

Tim Kennedy holds a professional MMA record of 18-6-0. Tim Kennedy has 25 professional MMA bouts on record. Tim Kennedy has won 19 fights: 7 by KO/TKO, 8 by submission, 4 by decision. Of 6 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Tim 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
1979-09-01
Age
47
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
San Luis Obispo, California, United States

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • Jackson-Wink MMA · United States

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

UFCalendar's style model · Middleweight roster (229 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Punch power75
Kick power93
Punch speed72
Kick speed88
Accuracy68
Takedowns97
Ground striking96
Submissions77
Chin68
Body strength91
Cardio87

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 18-6-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed2.82per min
46% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.43per min
58% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed2.19per 15 min
34% success
Takedowns stuffed44%
Submission attempts0.2per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 3-2-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed2.82per min
46% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.43per min
58% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed2.19per 15 min
34% success
Takedowns stuffed44%
Submission attempts0.2per 15 min
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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.

★ FOTN ×1★ KOTN ×1
  1. ★ FOTNvs Yoel Romero · UFC 178: Johnson vs CariasoSep 27, 2014
  2. ★ 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.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Tim Kennedy earns per fight.

Tim Kennedy's salary & career earnings →

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Kelvin Gastelum
    UFCUFC 206: Holloway vs Pettis· Dec 10, 2016· Middleweight· 18-6 vs 14-2
    TKO
    R3 · 2:45
  2. LOSS
    vs Yoel Romero
    UFCUFC 178: Johnson vs Cariaso· Sep 27, 2014· Middleweight· 18-5 vs 9-1
    TKO
    R3 · 0:58
    FOTN
  3. WIN
    vs Michael Bisping
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Bisping vs Kennedy· Apr 16, 2014· Middleweight· 18-4 vs 24-6
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
  4. WIN
    vs Rafael Natal
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Kennedy vs Natal· Nov 6, 2013· Middleweight· 17-4 vs 17-5-1
    TKO
    R1 · 4:40
    KOTN
  5. WIN
    vs Roger Gracie
    UFCUFC 162: Silva vs Weidman· Jul 6, 2013· Middleweight· 16-4 vs 6-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  6. WIN
    vs Trevor Smith
    StrikeforceStrikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine· Jan 11, 2013· Middleweight· 15-4 vs 9-3
    SUB
    R3 · 1:36
  7. LOSS
    vs Luke Rockhold
    StrikeforceStrikeforce: Rockhold vs. Kennedy· Jul 13, 2012· Middleweight· 14-4 vs 10-1
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
  8. WIN
    vs Robbie Lawler
    StrikeforceStrikeforce/M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Henderson· Jul 29, 2011· Middleweight· 14-3 vs 18-8
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  9. WIN
    vs Melvin Manhoef
    StrikeforceStrikeforce: Feijao vs. Henderson· Mar 5, 2011· Middleweight· 13-3 vs 24-9-1
    SUB
    R1 · 3:41
  10. LOSS
    vs Jacare SouzaTitle bout
    StrikeforceStrikeforce: Houston· Aug 20, 2010· Middleweight· 12-3 vs 13-2
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
  11. WIN
    vs Trevor Prangley
    Strikeforce· Jun 17, 2010· Middleweight· 12-2 vs 24-6-1
    SUB
    R1 · 3:35
  12. WIN
    vs Trevor Prangley
    StrikeforceStrikeforce: Los Angeles· Jun 15, 2010· Middleweight
    SUB
    R1 · 3:35
  13. WIN
    vs Zak Cummings
    StrikeforceStrikeforce: Challengers 3· Sep 24, 2009· Middleweight· 11-2 vs 10-1
    SUB
    R2 · 2:43
  14. WIN
    vs Nick Thompson
    StrikeforceStrikeforce: Challengers 2· Jun 18, 2009· Middleweight· 10-2 vs 38-11-1
    TKO
    R2 · 2:37
  15. WIN
    vs Elias Rivera
    IFL 19: World Grand Prix Finals· Dec 29, 2007· Middleweight· 9-2 vs 4-5
    TKO
    R1 · 2:00
  16. LOSS
    vs Jason Miller
    Texas Regional· Dec 15, 2007· 8-2 vs 20-5
    DEC
  17. WIN
    vs Ryan McGivern
    IFL 13: Chicago· May 19, 2007· Middleweight· 8-1 vs 10-5
    SUB
    R2 · 1:25
  18. WIN
    vs Dante Rivera
    IFL 9: Atlanta· Feb 23, 2007· 7-1 vs 9-3
    SUB
    R2 · 2:29
  19. WIN
    vs Hector Urbina
    FightFest· Sep 23, 2006· 6-1 vs 2-1
    TKO
  20. WIN
    vs Cruz Chacon
    Extreme Challenge 50· Feb 23, 2003· Middleweight· 5-1 vs 7-6
    TKO
    R2 · 1:21
  21. WIN
    vs Jason Miller
    Extreme Challenge 50· Feb 23, 2003· Middleweight· 4-1 vs 7-3
    UD
  22. WIN
    vs Ryan Narte
    Extreme Challenge 50· Feb 23, 2003· Middleweight· 3-1 vs 1-3
    TKO
    R1 · 1:22
  23. WIN
    vs Mack Brewer
    WECWEC 5: Halloween Fury· Oct 17, 2002· Light Heavyweight· 2-1 vs 0-1
    TKO
    R1 · 1:03
  24. WIN
    vs Jody Burke
    IFC: Warriors Challenge 16· Nov 9, 2001· Welterweight· 1-1 vs 0-4
    SUB
    R1 · 0:44
  25. LOSS
    vs Scott Smith
    IFC: Warriors Challenge 15· Aug 31, 2001· Middleweight· 0-1 vs 2-0
    TKO
    R1 · 2:53

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

#1#5#10#152014201520162017Nov 8, 2013 · #10Dec 9, 2013 · #9Feb 17, 2014 · #8Apr 18, 2014 · #6Sep 29, 2014 · #7Jan 26, 2015 · #8Aug 10, 2015 · #7Sep 28, 2015 · #6Jan 19, 2016 · #5Feb 23, 2016 · #6Feb 29, 2016 · #7Mar 21, 2016 · #9Jun 6, 2016 · #10Jun 20, 2016 · #11Aug 9, 2016 · #12Aug 24, 2016 · #13Sep 26, 2016 · #12Nov 21, 2016 · #10Dec 14, 2016 · #12Jan 2, 2017 · #11#11

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1677▼9
Peak
1810Apr 16, 2014
Rated fights
24
150016001700180020022005200820112014Aug 31, 2001 · 1464Nov 9, 2001 · 1496Oct 18, 2002 · 1551Feb 23, 2003 · 1617Feb 23, 2003 · 1585Feb 23, 2003 · 1641Sep 23, 2006 · 1592Feb 23, 2007 · 1622May 19, 2007 · 1646Dec 15, 2007 · 1634Dec 29, 2007 · 1650Jun 19, 2009 · 1672Sep 25, 2009 · 1711Jun 16, 2010 · 1748Aug 21, 2010 · 1725Mar 5, 2011 · 1756Jul 30, 2011 · 1781Jul 14, 2012 · 1760Jan 12, 2013 · 1772Jul 6, 2013 · 1782Nov 6, 2013 · 1797Apr 16, 2014 · 1810Sep 27, 2014 · 1792Dec 11, 2016 · 16771677

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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 8 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 United States.