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UFC vet Tim Kennedy hospitalized after reportedly being shot 3 times in deadly Congo ambush

Kennedy, a former U.S. Army Green Beret, sustained three gunshot wounds to his leg during the Sept. 17 attack, which left approximately 20 people killed or wounded.

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 12:10 AM
UFC vet Tim Kennedy hospitalized after reportedly being shot 3 times in deadly Congo ambush
Key Things to Know
  • UFC veteran Tim Kennedy was hospitalized at Walter Reed after reportedly being shot three times in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
  • Kennedy was reportedly shot on September 17 while working as private security.
  • The deadly ambush resulted in about 20 people killed or injured, according to reports.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former UFC middleweight Tim Kennedy has been hospitalized after reportedly being shot three times during an ambush in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Kennedy was working as private security when the incident occurred on September 17. He is currently receiving medical care at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center located outside Washington, D.C.

The deadly ambush reportedly resulted in approximately 20 individuals being killed or injured, including a former member of the New Zealand Special Forces who was killed. Following reports of the attack and Kennedy's hospitalization, former UFC champion Anderson Silva sent an emotional public message of support to the veteran fighter.

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