Tim Kennedy's net worth

Tim Kennedy's net worth is estimated at approximately $1 million.

How did Tim Kennedy build his net worth?

Tim Kennedy's net worth has been built on his career as a special forces operator, mixed martial artist, television host, producer, and entrepreneur.

As an accomplished martial artist, he turned professional in 2001 and retired in 2016. He has fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Strikeforce, the World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC), ShoMMA, and HDNet Fights and represented the Chicago Red Bears in the Indoor Football League.

Kennedy's total fighting career earnings are thought to be in excess of $525,000. It could have been more if not for the costs of competing, including gym fees, nutrition, manager fees, camp lodging, medicine, equipment, and other expenses. In UFC 62, Tim Kennedy’s salary was reportedly $55,000, increasing to $70,000 if he won.

He participated in a total of 24 professional fights with 18 wins and six losses, and he has had three wins and two losses with UFC 62.

Leveraging his past as a special forces operator who was once on the ISIS target list, Kennedy followed fellow veterans Jocko Willink and David Goggins into the world of media and podcasting.

Kennedy has developed a career in TV career hosting and production. His first gig was the History Channel’s "Hunting Hitler" and the Discovery Channel’s "Hard to Kill," where he explored a day in the life of the world’s most dangerous occupations. He also produced the TV documentary "Not a War Story," co-produced "Warriors," and produced and hosted "Iron Dragon TV." He’s appeared on the "Deadliest Warrior" and "The Ultimate Soldier Challenge." All these have contributed to his net worth.

Another source of income for Kennedy was his appearance in the Indie film "Range 15" where he played the role of himself. He also acted and produced the short thriller "Slaves," worked on the biopic "Steve-O: Guilty as Charged," and made the short film "Next to You."

He has written a book called "Scars and Stripes: An Unapologetically American Story of Fighting the Taliban, UFC Warriors, and Myself."

Tim co-owns a company called "Ranger Up," a military-based clothing company. He’s also the owner and CEO of "Sheepdog Response," a tactical training and self-defense company.

Kennedy reenlisted with the United States Army in 2017. In an interview with Fox & Friends Weekend at the time, he spoke of how "the military got our teeth back" because of Defense Secretary James Mattis and national security adviser H.R. McMaster.

How has Tim Kennedy spent his wealth?

Tim Kennedy lives in a well-appointed sprawling home in Cedar Park, an affluent suburb in Austin, Texas.

This writer could not find any large ticket items purchased by Tim Kennedy. He lives a very modest life with his wife, three daughters, and son.

FAQs

How rich is Tim Kennedy?

Tim Kennedy has an estimated net worth of $1 million.

Was Tim Kennedy born rich?

No, Tim Kennedy was not born rich. One of three children, Tim was raised in a middle-class family with Christian values.