UFC middleweight contender and former Strikeforce title challenger Tim Kennedy made his official exit from MMA today when he formally announced his retirement in a lengthy social media post. Kennedy (18-6 MMA, 3-2 UFC), who last competed at UFC 206 in December, where he suffered a third-round TKO loss to Kelvin Gastelum , has been a participant in the sport since 2001 and over that time has built a respected reputation both in and out of the cage. Although the announcement was somewhat unexpected, the support for Kennedy’s decision came in droves from media, teammates, coaches and fellow fighters. To see how the MMA community reacted to Kennedy’s retirement, check below.
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Twitter reacts to Tim Kennedy’s retirement from MMA competition – MMA Junkie