Former UFC Fighter Tim Kennedy Reportedly Wounded in Congo Ambush
Former UFC middleweight Tim Kennedy was reportedly shot multiple times during an ambush in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Kennedy was evacuated to the United States for medical treatment following the deadly incident.
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Former UFC middleweight fighter Tim Kennedy was reportedly wounded during an ambush in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. According to a report from MMA Weekly, Kennedy was operating as part of a three-man team that came under fire on Sept. 17.
Kennedy sustained three gunshot wounds to his leg during the attack. The team's evacuation process reportedly took nearly eight hours before Kennedy was medically evacuated to the United States for treatment. Former New Zealand Special Air Service soldier Justin Conaglen was killed in the ambush.
The specific purpose of Kennedy's presence in the Central African nation has not been confirmed. Reports cited speculation linking the operation to a private security firm connected to Blackwater founder Erik Prince, as well as a potential confrontation involving Russian interests. Kennedy, who is also a military veteran, competed professionally in mixed martial arts from 2001 to 2016.
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