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Former UFC Fighter Tim Kennedy Injured in Deadly Congo Ambush

A military group hired by Erik Prince was attacked in the Congo. A New Zealand soldier died, and former UFC fighter Tim Kennedy was wounded.


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Tim Kennedy in his former UFC fighting gear.

By John Doe
Reporting from Democratic Republic of the Congo
Oct. 11, 2026, 5:23 a.m. - 17 hours ago

A group of hired soldiers was attacked in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The group was led by Erik Prince, the man who started the private security company Blackwater.

During the fight, one soldier from New Zealand was killed. Former UFC fighter Tim Kennedy, who is also a former U.S. Army Green Beret, was shot during the ambush. He is reportedly injured but alive.

Reports say the team was caught in a dangerous situation while working in the region. This event has brought a lot of attention to the private military deals happening in the area.

Tim Kennedy is well-known for his time as a professional MMA fighter and his service in the U.S. military. He has not released a full statement about his recovery yet, but news outlets have confirmed his involvement.

Government officials are now looking into what the group was doing in the Congo and how the attack happened. We will keep you updated as more information comes out.

Source: New York Post


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