Rafael Natal vs Tim Kennedy

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Key Stats

Rafael NatalvsTim Kennedy
17
Fights
5
9
Wins
3
7
Losses
2
1
Draws
0
2
Finishes
1
53:39
Control Time
22:07

Striking Stats

Rafael NatalvsTim Kennedy
656
Sig. Strikes Landed
193
47.9%
Sig. Strike Acc.
45.6%
38.6
Sig. Str / Fight
38.6
5
Knockdowns
1
379
Head Strikes
92
93
Body Strikes
48
184
Leg Strikes
53

Grappling Stats

Rafael NatalvsTim Kennedy
36
Takedowns Landed
10
34.3%
Takedown Acc.
34.5%
2.1
TD / Fight
2.0
7
Sub. Attempts
1
1
Reversals
1

Tale of the Tape

NatalvsKennedy
43 yrs
Age
47 yrs
6' 0"
Height
5' 11"
185 lbs.
Weight
185 lbs.
77"
Reach
74"
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
872
ELO Rating
987
1,053
Peak ELO
1,083
52.9%
Win Rate
60.0%
22.2%
Finish Rate
33.3%
156
Days / Fight
313

ELO is MMA.SOCIAL’s own rating, calculated from UFC results. It is not a UFC ranking or record.

Career Snapshot

NatalvsKennedy
Retired
Status
Retired
0
Win Streak
0
4
Best Streak
3
WWLLL
Last 5 (old → new)
WWWLL

Win Methods

NatalvsKennedy
1 (11.1%)
KO/TKO
1 (33.3%)
1 (11.1%)
Submission
0 (0.0%)
7 (77.8%)
Decision
2 (66.7%)

Head-to-Head Record

Rafael Natal0
–
Tim Kennedy1
L
UFC Fight Night: Fight for the Troops 3KO/TKO - R1
Nov 6, 2013
Who Wins?
Rafael Natal ProfileTim Kennedy Profile

Rafael Natal vs Tim Kennedy: Matchup Breakdown

Rafael Natal is 9-7-1 in the Middleweight division with a 52.9% win rate. Tim Kennedy is 3-2 at Middleweight, winning 60.0% of the time. Both are listed as retired.

They have met 1 time. Tim Kennedy leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC Fight Night: Fight for the Troops 3 on Nov 6, 2013, won by Tim Kennedy by KO/TKO in round 1.

Tim Kennedy holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 987 to 872. Career peaks are 1,053 for Rafael Natal and 1,083 for Tim Kennedy. Rafael Natal has 1 KO/TKO and 1 submission win from 9 victories, a 22.2% finish rate. Tim Kennedy has 1 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins, finishing 33.3% of the time.

Rafael Natal stands 6' 0" with a reach of 77" and fights orthodox. Tim Kennedy is 5' 11" with a reach of 74", orthodox. That is a 3-inch reach advantage for Rafael Natal. Rafael Natal is 43, Tim Kennedy is 47.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Rafael Natal has landed 656 significant strikes at 47.9% accuracy with 36 takedowns and 53:39 of control time. Tim Kennedy has landed 193 at 45.6% with 10 takedowns and 22:07 of control.

They have no opponents in common.

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Have Rafael Natal and Tim Kennedy fought before?

Yes. Rafael Natal and Tim Kennedy have fought once in the UFC. Tim Kennedy won by KO/TKO at UFC Fight Night: Fight for the Troops 3 on November 6, 2013.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who has more UFC wins, Rafael Natal or Tim Kennedy?

Rafael Natal has more UFC wins: 9 to 3. Rafael Natal's UFC record is 9-7-1; Tim Kennedy's is 3-2.

KO/TKO wins: Rafael Natal 1, Tim Kennedy 1. Submission wins: Rafael Natal 1, Tim Kennedy 0.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who is taller, Rafael Natal or Tim Kennedy?

Rafael Natal is taller at 6'0", to Tim Kennedy's 5'11" (1 inch). Rafael Natal has the longer reach: 77 inches to 74.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.