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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.
| Badge | Combat Infantryman Badge | |||||||||||
| 1st row | Bronze Star Medal | Meritorious Service Medal | Army Commendation Medal w/ 1 bronze Oak leaf cluster | |||||||||
| 2nd row | Army Achievement Medal | Army Good Conduct Medal w/ bronze clasp and 5 loops (5 awards) | Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal | |||||||||
| 3rd row | National Defense Service Medal | Afghanistan Campaign Medal w/ 1 Campaign star | Iraq Campaign Medal w/ 1 Campaign star | |||||||||
| 4th row | Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal | Global War on Terrorism Service Medal | NCO Professional Development Ribbon w/ award numeral 2 | |||||||||
| 5th row | Army Service Ribbon | NATO Medal for ex-Yugoslavia | NATO Medal for service w/ ISAF | |||||||||
| Badges | United States Army Special Forces Distinctive unit insignia | Parachutist Badge | Expert Marksmanship badge with rifle component bar | |||||||||
| Tabs | Special Forces Tab | Ranger Tab | ||||||||||
| Badge | United States Army Special Forces Combat Service Identification Badge | |||||||||||
| 24 matches | 18 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 8 | 3 |
| By submission | 6 | 0 |
| By decision | 4 | 3 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| Loss | 18–6 | Kelvin Gastelum | TKO (punches) | UFC 206 | December 10, 2016 | 3 | 2:45 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | |
| Loss | 18–5 | Yoel Romero | TKO (punches) | UFC 178 | September 27, 2014 | 3 | 0:58 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Fight of the Night |
| Win | 18–4 | Michael Bisping | Decision (unanimous) | The Ultimate Fighter Nations Finale: Bisping vs. Kennedy | April 16, 2014 | 5 | 5:00 | Quebec City, Quebec, Canada | |
| Win | 17–4 | Rafael Natal | KO (punches) | UFC: Fight for the Troops 3 | November 6, 2013 | 1 | 4:40 | Fort Campbell, Kentucky, United States | Knockout of the Night |
| Win | 16–4 | Roger Gracie | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 162 | July 6, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 15–4 | Trevor Smith | Submission (guillotine choke) | Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine | January 12, 2013 | 3 | 1:36 | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Loss | 14–4 | Luke Rockhold | Decision (unanimous) | Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Kennedy | July 14, 2012 | 5 | 5:00 | Portland, Oregon, United States | For the Strikeforce Middleweight Championship |
| Win | 14–3 | Robbie Lawler | Decision (unanimous) | Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson | July 30, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States | |
| Win | 13–3 | Melvin Manhoef | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Strikeforce: Feijao vs. Henderson | March 5, 2011 | 1 | 3:41 | Columbus, Ohio, United States | |
| Loss | 12–3 | Ronaldo Souza | Decision (unanimous) | Strikeforce: Houston | August 21, 2010 | 5 | 5:00 | Houston, Texas, United States | For the vacant Strikeforce Middleweight Championship |
| Win | 12–2 | Trevor Prangley | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Strikeforce: Los Angeles | June 16, 2010 | 1 | 3:35 | Los Angeles, California, United States | |
| Win | 11–2 | Zak Cummings | Submission (North-South choke) | Strikeforce Challengers: Kennedy vs. Cummings | September 25, 2009 | 2 | 2:43 | Bixby, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Win | 10–2 | Nick Thompson | TKO (submission to punches) | Strikeforce Challengers: Villasenor vs. Cyborg | June 19, 2009 | 2 | 2:37 | Kent, Washington, United States | |
| Win | 9–2 | Elias Rivera | KO (punches) | IFL: World Grand Prix Finals | December 29, 2007 | 1 | 2:00 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | |
| Loss | 8–2 | Jason Miller | Decision (unanimous) | HDNetFIGHTS: Reckless Abandon | December 15, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Dallas, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 8–1 | Ryan McGivern | Submission (guillotine choke) | IFL: Chicago | June 19, 2007 | 2 | 1:25 | Chicago, Illinois, United States | |
| Win | 7–1 | Dante Rivera | TKO (submission to punches) | IFL: Atlanta | February 23, 2007 | 2 | 2:29 | Atlanta, Georgia, United States | Light Heavyweight bout |
| Win | 6–1 | Héctor Urbina | KO (punches) | Fight Fest 7 | September 23, 2006 | 1 | 1:28 | Cleveland, Ohio, United States | |
| Win | 5–1 | Cruz Chacon | TKO (punches) | Extreme Challenge 50 | February 23, 2003 | 2 | 1:21 | Salt Lake City, Utah, United States | Won the Extreme Challenge Middleweight Tournament |
| Win | 4–1 | Jason Miller | Decision (unanimous) | Extreme Challenge 50 | February 23, 2003 | 3 | 5:00 | Salt Lake City, Utah, United States | |
| Win | 3–1 | Ryan Narte | TKO (punches) | Extreme Challenge 50 | February 23, 2003 | 1 | 1:22 | Salt Lake City, Utah, United States | Return to Middleweight |
| Win | 2–1 | Mack Brewer | TKO (punches) | WEC 5: Halloween Havoc | October 18, 2002 | 1 | 1:03 | Lemoore, California, United States | Light Heavyweight debut |
| Win | 1–1 | Jody Burke | Submission (forearm choke) | IFC: Warriors Challenge 16 | November 9, 2001 | 1 | 0:44 | Oroville, California, United States | Welterweight debut |
| Loss | 0–1 | Scott Smith | TKO (doctor stoppage) | IFC: Warriors Challenge 15 | August 31, 2001 | 1 | 2:53 | Oroville, California, United States |