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Former UFC Fighter Tim Kennedy Reportedly Shot Multiple Times During Ambush In The Congo
MMA Mania • • world
Key Points:
- Former UFC fighter and Army Green Beret Tim Kennedy was reportedly shot three times in the leg during an ambush in the Democratic Republic of the Congo last month.
- Kennedy, 47, was part of an operations team for Vectus Global, led by Blackwater founder Erik Prince, working to protect mining revenues, combat smuggling, and collect taxes for the Congolese government.
- The ambush resulted in multiple casualties, including the death of former New Zealand special operations soldier Justin Conaglen, while Kennedy remains in stable condition.
- Details about the ambush itself are still unclear, and further updates are expected regarding the incident that occurred on September 17.
- Kennedy has a notable background as a former Strikeforce middleweight champion, UFC contender, and U.S. Army Green Beret, though he faced controversy over falsifying a military award last year.
