Topic: Tim Kennedy

Tim Kennedy next for Luke Rockhold?

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09.11.2011 | 10:35 AM ET

With Rockhold the new Strikeforce Middleweight Champion,

I think it's safe to say that Tim Kennedy could be his next challenge.

They were originally supposed to fight in March, but due to a Rockhold injury, they cancelled the bout.

There couldn't be a better time to bring Tim Kennedy up for the title fight.

He's the most deserving fighter in SF Middleweight division in my opinion.

How do you guys feel about this one?

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Fighter Details

  • Given Name: Timothy Fred Kennedy
  • Pro MMA Record: 18-6-0 (Win-Loss-Draw)
  • Nickname: N/A
  • Current Streak: 2 Losses
  • Age: 1979-09-01 | Date of Birth: 1979.09.01
  • Last Fight: December 10, 2016 in UFC
  • Weight Class: Middleweight | Last Weigh-In: 186.0 lbs
  • Affiliation: Jackson Wink MMA
  • Height: 5'11" (181cm) | Reach: 74.0" (188cm)
  • Career Disclosed Earnings: $524,940 USD
  • Born: San Luis Obispo, California, United States
  • Fighting out of: Fort Bragg, North Carolina
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RWLawman
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09.11.2011 | 10:47 AM ET

Tim Kennedy put on his Facebook yesterday that he was supposedly fighting the winner of Souza vs. Rockhold, so I think you're right in assuming that he's next in line for the title shot.  I also think that Kennedy has a very good chance of winning this fight, and that it should be an entertaining one as well.  Rockhold did a good job defending Souza's take down attempts, forcing Souza to step out of his comfort zone and strike it out with him.  Kennedy is well versed at both striking and grappling, so I think he'll be prepared to go wherever this fight takes him. 

I'd take Kennedy by a unanimous decision victory.

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09.11.2011 | 10:49 AM ET

@Lawman,

I agree with your assessment of the fight. And with your pick, Kennedy should get the decision win in an all out, technical matchup of good stand-up and grappling.

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09.11.2011 | 10:55 AM ET

Tim is definately next in line for the title shot, and the winner of this will probably be the last SF MW champ before Strikeforce gets folded into the UFC...that being said, I have no idea how this fight is gonna play out

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09.11.2011 | 11:02 AM ET

I'm still in shock... so I won't comment on the Jacare fight, but I agree with all you guys... Tim deserves the shot.

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09.11.2011 | 12:42 PM ET

Yeah, I couldn't believe Jacare lost to Rockhold, either.  I'm very disappointed.

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09.11.2011 | 12:48 PM ET

I'm not too disappointed,

I think Kennedy has the tools to beat Rockhold or Souza.

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redkayak
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09.11.2011 | 1:58 PM ET

the better question is who is hotter, luke or tim?

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09.11.2011 | 2:52 PM ET

Redkayak is a girl...? I'm not gonna hate on Rockhold or anything but I thought he lost, so I'll take Kennedy if they fought.

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redkayak
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09.11.2011 | 4:00 PM ET

my profile says my name is sara

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09.11.2011 | 4:10 PM ET

I really don't know how to take a guess how Strikeforce's is handling their booking...but off of their current roster Kennedy is most likely next in line

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09.11.2011 | 4:10 PM ET

im sorry @redkayak, but all i see is christian bale hitting on luke rockhold...lol

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09.11.2011 | 4:11 PM ET

I never knew you were a girl ha ha...

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redkayak
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09.11.2011 | 4:20 PM ET

jersey0525

i never said who was hotter....... so is that your opinion coming out.lol.

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09.11.2011 | 4:21 PM ET


Wouldn't mind seeing this fight. Jacare had a long layoff but Rockhold still looked super impressive.

 

Oh by the way, Rockhold is hotter.

"He was doing some karate **** in there.. that lil ****** hit me with a Hadoken or something." Nick Diaz about his fight against Takanori Gomi

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09.11.2011 | 4:23 PM ET

@jersey.. She caught you out brah!!! hahah

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09.11.2011 | 5:32 PM ET

I'd like to see Kennedy vs. Jacare to decide Rockhold's next fight. A lot of people thought Jacare won the fight, there are no other MW's for him to fight and he has a W over Kennedy. Kennedy's last performance doesn't exactly demand a title shot either. 

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09.11.2011 | 5:48 PM ET


definatly think he deserves the shot


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