Tim Kennedy

Middleweight· Retired

Tim Kennedy

San Luis Obispo, United States

Pro record

18-6-0

Model Elo

1533

#759 of 1994

Age
43
Height
5'11"
Reach
74"
Stance
Orthodox
Team
Joel Diaz Boxing
Born
San Luis Obispo, United States
UFC debut
Jul 15, 2012

Profile

Tim Kennedy is 3–2 in the UFC since 2013. 1 of those 3 wins came inside the distance, 1 in the first round. Currently on a 2-fight losing streak. Last fight: lost to Kelvin Gastelum by KO/TKO (Dec 9, 2016).

UFC by the numbers

UFC record
3–2
since 2013
Finish rate
33%
1 of 3 wins
1st-round finishes
1
Elite wins
0
vs opponents rated 1700+ at the time
Longest win streak
3
Current streak
L2
losses in a row
Octagon time
1h 8m
avg 13:41 per fight
Opposition
1626
avg opponent Elo (1500 = average)

Best wins

Ranked by the opponent's Elo rating going into the fight.

  1. Michael Bisping

    Michael Bisping

    unanimous decision, R5 · UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs Kennedy · Apr 15, 2014

    1676opp. Elo
  2. Rafael Natal

    Rafael Natal

    KO/TKO, R1 · UFC Fight Night: Fight for the Troops 3 · Nov 5, 2013

    1584opp. Elo
  3. Roger Gracie

    Roger Gracie

    unanimous decision, R3 · UFC 162: Silva vs Weidman · Jul 5, 2013

    1500opp. Elo

Career stats (UFC)

Career UFC averages. The white tick on each bar marks the UFC average.

Striking

Strikes landed / min2.78

UFC avg 3.35 · below average

Strikes absorbed / min1.84

UFC avg 3.95 · better than average

Striking accuracy48%

UFC avg 45% · about average

Striking defense62%

UFC avg 52% · better than average

Knockdowns / 15 min0.09

UFC avg 0.43 · below average

Grappling

Takedowns / 15 min2.58

UFC avg 1.52 · better than average

Takedown accuracy0%

UFC avg 15% · below average

Takedown defense71%

UFC avg 52% · better than average

Submission attempts / 15 min0.71

UFC avg 0.58 · better than average

Where the strikes land

Head 50%Body 24%Legs 26%

Where the strikes are thrown

Standing 55%Clinch 21%Ground 24%

Average fight time: 12:03

Fight history (5)

ResOpponentMethodEvent
LKelvin GastelumKelvin GastelumRecord after: 3-2KO/TKORound 3 · 2:45UFC 206: Holloway vs. PettisDec 9, 2016
LYoel RomeroYoel RomeroRecord after: 3-1KO/TKORound 3 · 0:58UFC 178: Johnson vs CariasoSep 26, 2014
WMichael BispingMichael BispingRecord after: 3-0unanimous decisionRound 5 · 5:00UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs KennedyApr 15, 2014
WRafael NatalRafael NatalRecord after: 2-0KO/TKORound 1 · 4:40UFC Fight Night: Fight for the Troops 3Nov 5, 2013
WRoger GracieRoger GracieRecord after: 1-0unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00UFC 162: Silva vs WeidmanJul 5, 2013