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Tim Kennedy
Former Fighter • 18-6-0 (W-L-D)
Oluwale Bamgbose
Abu Azaitar
TORONTO, CANADA - DECEMBER 10: Max Holloway celebrates his TKO victory over Anthony Pettis in their interim UFC featherweight championship bout during the UFC 206 event inside the Air Canada Centre on December 10, 2016 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo
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2 years ago

UFC 206: Thrill and the Agony

Tim Kennedy vs Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 206 official announcement art
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2 years ago

UFC 206: The Matchup - Tim Kennedy vs Kelvin Gastelum

Go inside the middleweight matchup at UFC 206 between Tim Kennedy and Kelvin Gastelum.
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 27: Chris Weidman reacts during the UFC 205 press conference at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on September 27, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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2 years ago

UFC Rankings Report: UFC 205 Preview - Part I

In Part 1 of the UFC 205 preview, Forrest Griffin and Matt Parrino break down some of the best fights to come. Including Chris Weidman vs Yoel Romero, Donald Cerrone vs Kelvin Gastelum, Rashad Evans vs Tim Kennedy and more.
LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 27: (L-R) Demetrious Johnson punches Chris Cariaso in their flyweight championship fight during the UFC 178 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 27, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuf
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4 years ago

UFC 178 Fight Motion

QUEBEC CITY, CANADA - APRIL 14: Tim Kennedy interacts with media during the UFC Ultimate Media Day at the TRYP Quebec Hotel on April 14, 2014 in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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4 years ago

UFC 178: Downtime with Tim Kennedy

With his extensive military background, what better person to prepare for the zombie apocalypse than Tim Kennedy. Megan Olivi is at the Zombie Apocalypse Store in Las Vegas with Tim to find out how to prepare for the worst.
FORT CAMPBELL, KENTUCKY - NOVEMBER 6: Tim Kennedy (right) reacts to his knockout victory over Rafael Natal in their UFC middleweight bout on November 6, 2013 in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Lo
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4 years ago

KO of the Week: Tim Kennedy vs. Rafael Natal

No. 6 ranked middleweight contender Tim Kennedy earns himself a first round knockout victory over Rafael Natal using a powerful leaping left hand. Watch Kennedy battle Yoel Romero at UFC 178 in Las Vegas.
QUEBEC CITY, CANADA - APRIL 16: Tim Kennedy reacts after his decision victory over Michael Bisping in their middleweight fight during the TUF Nations Finale at Colisee Pepsi on April 16, 2014 in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LL
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5 years ago

TUF Nations Finale: Tim Kennedy Octagon Interview

Tim Kennedy reflects on his win over trash-talking Brit Michael Bisping at the Ultimate Fighter Nations Finale.
QUEBEC CITY, CANADA - APRIL 15: (L-R) Opponents Michael Bisping and Tim Kennedy face off during the TUF Nations Finale weigh-in at Colisee Pepsi on April 15, 2014 in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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5 years ago

TUF Nations Finale: Weigh-In Highlights

Ultimate Fighter coaches Patrick Cote and Kyle Noke hit the scale while the war of words between rivals Michael Bisping and Tim Kennedy spills over to the weigh-in.
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5 years ago

TUF Nations Finale: Post-fight Press Conference

Watch the post-fight press conference.
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 28: (L-R) Michael Bisping punches Chael Sonnen during the UFC on FOX event at United Center on January 28, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chael Sonnen; M
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TUF Nations Finale: Event Preview

UFC correspondent Megan Olivi previews the main and co-main event of the TUF Nations Finale. Michael Bisping and Tim Kennedy are set to go to war while Patrick Cote and Kyle Noke look to settle the Canada vs. Australia beef in the Octagon.
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05: (L-R) Opponents Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman face off during the UFC 162 weigh-in at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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UFC 168: Main Event Predictions

Stars from across the UFC make their predictions for the highly-anticipated rematch between Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman at UFC 168.
LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 14: (L-R) Opponents Georges St-Pierre and Johny Hendricks pose for photos during the final UFC 167 pre-fight press conference inside the Hollywood Theatre at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on November 14, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (P
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UFC 167: Fighter Predictions

Cain, JDS, DC, Dodson and more tell us who wins the UFC 167 main event and why (hint: the beard factors in).

Stats

Striking accuracy 46% 46%

Striking accuracy

Sig. Strikes Landed
200
Sig. Strikes Attempted
434
Grappling accuracy 37% 37%

Grappling accuracy

Takedowns Landed
Takedowns Attempted
30
2.88
Sig. Str. Landed
Per Min
4.48
Sig. Str. Absorbed
Per Min
2.38
Takedown avg
Per 15 Min
0.22
Submission avg
Per 15 Min
62
%
Sig. Str. Defense
71
%
Takedown Defense
0.22
Knockdown Ratio
11:34
Average fight time

Sig. Str. By Position

Standing
119 (60%)
Clinch
49 (25%)
Ground
32 (16%)

Sig. Str. by target

50% 99 Head 24% 48 Body 27% 53 Leg

Win By Way

KO/TKO
8 (44%)
DEC
4 (22%)
SUB
6 (33%)

Event Results

  • Win

    Bisping vs Kennedy

    Round
    5
    Time
    00:05:00
    Method
    Decision - Unanimous
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Biography

Status
Retired
Hometown
San Luis Obispo
Trains at
Jackson Wink MMA Academy - NM
Age
39
Height
71.00
Weight
185.00
Octagon Debut
Jul. 15, 2012
Reach
74.00
Leg reach
40.00
Abu Azaitar
Middleweight Division • 14-1-1 (W-L-D)