Back to the MMA Newsfeed

Tim Kennedy announces his retirement

Tim Kennedy’s career in mixed martial arts has come to an end.

The UFC veteran and Strikeforce veteran announced on Tuesday that he has decided to retire following his third-round loss to Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 206, which took place on Dec. 10 in Toronto, Canada.

Kennedy, who leaves the sport with an 18-6 record, including victories over the likes of future UFC champions Michael Bisping and Robbie Lawler, announced his decision on his Facebook page. He left a message to his team, some of his opponents, the military community and his wife.