Tim Kennedy

Timothy Fred Kennedy (born September 1, 1979) is an American soldier and retired mixed martial artist. A professional from 2001 until 2016, he has fought in the UFC, Strikeforce, the WEC, ShoMMA, HDNet Fights and represented the Chicago Red Bears in the IFL. Kennedy is one of the few fighters to simultaneously maintain a professional sporting career and serve in the United States Army, where he is a member of the United States Army Special Forces. He is also a television host, producer, and entrepreneur. In September 2026, he was seriously wounded in action while serving as a private military contractor in the Democratic Republic of the Congo under the employment of Erik Prince.