Tim Kennedy (fighter)
| Timothy Kennedy | |
|---|---|
Kennedy in 2025 | |
| Born | September 1, 1979 San Luis Obispo, California, United States |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Weight | 220 lb (100 kg; 16 st) |
| Division | Light Heavyweight Middleweight Welterweight |
| Reach | 71 in (180 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Austin, Texas, United States |
| Team | Jackson Wink MMA Academy |
| Rank | 3rd degree black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Royler Gracie Black belt in Japanese Jujutsu under Terry Keller and Barry Smith Black belt in Modern Army Combative |
| Years active | 2001–2003, 2006–2016 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 24 |
| Wins | 18 |
| By knockout | 6 |
| By submission | 8 |
| By decision | 4 |
| Losses | 6 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 2004–present |
| Rank | Master Sergeant |
| Unit | 7th Special Forces Group 19th Special Forces Group 20th Special Forces Group |
| Battles / wars | Iraq War War in Afghanistan Operation Juniper Shield |
Timothy Fred Kennedy (born September 1, 1979) is an American soldier and retired mixed martial artist. A professional from 2001 until 2016, he has fought in the UFC, Strikeforce, the WEC, ShoMMA, HDNet Fights, and represented the Chicago Red Bears in the IFL. Kennedy is one of the few fighters to simultaneously serve in the United States Army and fight professionally. He is also a television host, producer, and entrepreneur.