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Tim Kennedy reported injured in ambush in Congo operation

Sherdog • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 4:11 AM

Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Tim Kennedy reported injured in ambush in Congo operation
Summary

Former UFC middleweight Tim Kennedy has reportedly been shot in an ambush in the Democratic Republic of the Congo on September 17. Kennedy was part of a three-man team when they came under fire. He sustained multiple gunshot wounds, was evacuated to the United States, and is reported to be in stable condition. The ambush resulted in the death of a team member, Justin Conaglen, with another team member also wounded. Speculations suggest the operation may be linked to a private security company, but details remain unclear.

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What We Know
  • •Tim Kennedy was reportedly shot three times in the leg during the ambush.
  • •The ambush occurred while he was part of a team operating in Congo.
  • •Justin Conaglen, a team member, was killed in the attack.
  • •Kennedy was medically evacuated after nearly eight hours.
  • •The purpose of the team's operation in Congo remains unspecified.
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  • 4:11 AMSherdog — Former UFC fighter Tim Kennedy reportedly shot in deadly Congo ambush
  • 4:11 AMYahoo Sports — Former UFC fighter Tim Kennedy reportedly shot in deadly Congo ambush
What they're saying
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Former Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight Tim Kennedy has reportedly been wounded in an ambush in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

— Sherdogby SouravChakraborty@sherdog.com (Sourav Chakraborty)
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Former Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight Tim Kennedy has reportedly been wounded in an ambush in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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