Tim Kennedy (fighter)

Timothy Kennedy
Tim Kennedy at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo in 2016
Born	(1979-09-01) September 1, 1979 (age 45) San Luis Obispo, California, United States
Height	5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight	185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st)
Division	Light Heavyweight Middleweight Welterweight
Reach	74 in (188 cm)[1]
Fighting out of	Austin, Texas, United States
Team	Jackson Wink MMA Academy
Rank	3rd degree black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu[2] under Royler Gracie[3] Black belt in Japanese Jujitsu under Terry Keller and Barry Smith[4] Black belt in Modern Army Combative[2]
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
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Military career
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Army
Years of service	2004–present
Rank	Master Sergeant[5]
Unit	7th Special Forces Group 19th Special Forces Group[6] 20th Special Forces Group[6]
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.