Tim Kennedy

MMA Record: 18-6-0
UFC Record: 3-2-0
Weight Class: Middleweight

Tim Kennedy - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: Tim Kennedy has 3 wins in the UFC. Tim Kennedy lands an average of 2.78 significant strikes per minute and averages 2.58 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fight Results Breakdown

5
Total Fights

Fighter Profile

Tim Kennedy, a seasoned mixed martial artist, competed with an impressive record of 18 wins, 6 losses, and 0 draws. He established himself in the middleweight division, weighing 185 lbs. Standing at 5' 11', Kennedy demonstrated a reach of 74 inches and maintained an orthodox stance during his fights. In terms of performance statistics, Kennedy averaged 2.78 significant strikes per minute, with a striking accuracy of 47%. He absorbed an average of 1.84 strikes per minute, showcasing a commendable strike defense rate of 62%. Additionally, he attempted an average of 0.7 submissions per fight and successfully executed takedowns at a rate of 2.58 per 15 minutes with a takedown accuracy of 35%. Throughout his career, Kennedy achieved notable victories, including a decisive win against Michael Bisping, who held an ELO rating of 1135. Some of his most recent fights include a unanimous decision victory over Roger Gracie in July 2013, a knockout win against Rafael Natal in November 2013, and another unanimous decision victory against Michael Bisping in April 2014. However, Kennedy suffered losses against Yoel Romero in September 2014 and Kelvin Gastelum in December 2016, marking the end of his UFC career.

Biggest Win
Opponent ELO: 1135

Physical & Background Stats

Height
5' 11'
Weight
Middleweight
Reach
74'
Stance
Orthodox
Date of Birth
Sep 01 1979
Age
46
Peak ELO
1059
ELO Rank
617 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
93-35-1
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1067.6
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
1045.3

Performance Statistics

SLpM
2.78
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
47%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
1.84
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
62%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
2.58
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
35%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
0.7
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Tim Kennedy Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2016-12-10 UFC 206: Holloway vs. Pettis Kelvin Gastelum KO/TKO Punches 3 2:45 Loss
2014-09-27 UFC 178: Johnson vs Cariaso Yoel Romero KO/TKO Punch 3 0:58 Loss
2014-04-16 UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs Kennedy Michael Bisping U-DEC 5 5:00 Win
2013-11-06 UFC Fight Night: Fight for the Troops 3 Rafael Natal KO/TKO Punch 1 4:40 Win
2013-07-06 UFC 162: Silva vs Weidman Roger Gracie U-DEC 3 5:00 Win

ELO Progression Over Time

Tim Kennedy ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
5 2016-12-10 Kelvin Gastelum 1102 Loss -13 1031
4 2014-09-27 Yoel Romero 1081 Loss -15 1044
3 2014-04-16 Michael Bisping 1135 Win +20 1059
2 2013-11-06 Rafael Natal 1053 Win +23 1039
1 2013-07-06 Roger Gracie 1000 Win +16 1016

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