Former UFC fighter Tim Kennedy reportedly wounded in Congo ambush

According to a report from Reuters, Tim Kennedy was shot three times in the leg during an ambush while working for the private security firm Vectus Global. The incident, which occurred in mid-September, reportedly resulted in 20 casualties, including seven deaths among the personnel involved.

Kennedy, a former U.S. Army Special Forces veteran and professional mixed martial artist, is currently recovering at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Maryland. Vectus Global, a company founded by Erik Prince, was securing mining operations in the region under a reported multi-million dollar contract.

A former Strikeforce and UFC competitor, Kennedy retired from professional MMA in 2017 after multiple title challenges. His professional background also includes deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan during his tenure with the military.